Beaulieu 6008 Pro

Derived from the Beaulieu 6008 S, the Beaulieu 6008 Pro is a sound Super 8 camera with additional features designed for professional use. It appeared in 1981 and was produced alongside the 6008 until 1983.

Frame rates range from 4 to 80 frames per second, with single-frame shooting and a reverse function allowing dissolves over 90 frames.

The original zoom lens options are either a Beaulieu f/1.4 6.9–55mm, a Schneider f/1.4 6–70mm or an Angenieux f/1.4 6–90mm (€10/day). The variable-speed electric zoom, ranging from 3 to 10 seconds end to end, can also be operated manually.

The shutter has a variable angle and the intervalometer offers intervals of 1, 10 or 30 seconds.

The optional quartz control at 24 or 25 fps allows sync for video transfer, though this feature is largely obsolete today.

Specifications
Film speed range: sensitometric system: 12 to 400 ASA
Film length & loading system: Super 8 cartridge up to 60m. A 60-metre Super 8 cartridge at 24 fps allows 10 minutes of shooting.
Drive: electronically governed electric motor.
Power: 6 AA batteries
Shutter: variable-angle guillotine
Frame rates: 4, 9, 18, 24, 36 and 80 fps, single frame and reverse. 18 & 24 fps in sound mode.
Viewfinder: reflex viewfinder with ground glass and diopter correction.
Counter: meters, feet and frame counters. Frame counter reset button.

Lenses: Standard C-mount. Assisted aperture and zoom control:
Beaulieu f/1.4 6.9–55mm
Schneider f/1.4 6–70mm
Angenieux f/1.4 6–90mm
Focus: manual, by rotating the lens ring.
Light meter: CdS cell. automatic, with manual override.

Sound:
Sound/image offset: 18 frames (standard).
Optional quartz sync at 24 or 25 fps.

Dimensions: 18 × 26 × 87mm – 2kg with lens

Body: reinforced polycarbonate, dark grey
Wide-angle adapter available (€20/day)