Description
The Kobana HDL-617 is a vintage Super 8 film camera introduced in 1975, manufactured by Cosina in Japan. It was designed as a silent, cartridge-based cine camera, suitable for enthusiasts and collectors of analog film equipment.
📷 Key Features
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Lens: Kobana Reflex Zoom Lens, f/1.7, 8–48mm, offering a 6x zoom ratio. Both manual and automatic zooming are supported.
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Focusing: Manual focus with a single-lens reflex (SLR) viewfinder featuring an adjustable eyepiece.
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Exposure Control: Automatic and manual exposure options, utilizing a TTL (Through-The-Lens) CdS (Cadmium Sulfide) photocell. Exposure compensation of ±1 f-stop is available for backlight correction.
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Shutter: Shutter opening angle of less than 180 degrees.
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Filming Speeds: Standard 18 fps, 24 fps, slow motion at 40 fps, and single-frame shooting.
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Sound: Double-system sound recording, requiring an external tape recorder for audio synchronization.
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Additional Features: Includes a built-in 85A color correction filter, auto fade-in/fade-out capabilities, and a remote control socket.
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Power Supply: Operates on 4 x AA batteries and 1 x button cell for the light meter.
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Build: Features a fixed pistol grip and a tripod socket (1/4″)
This camera is categorized as a silent model, meaning it does not record audio on the film itself or via an internal microphone. Audio must be captured separately and synchronized during post-production.
