BAUER S715XL MICROCOMPUTER CAMERA - Best S8mm Ever Angenieux Lens / Arri Red

Description

BAUER S715XL MICROCOMPUTER CAMERA. Shipped carefully with USPS Priority Mail.
This camera has been tested and used with no problems. See photos for additional details.
Camera DOES NOT come with the accessories seen in the first photo which I have provided to show you that this camera is limited only by the owners imagination. I had it rigged this way for a film shoot that I did three years ago. This is the 2nd of 3 of these cameras we had on set.
Again only the camera itself, lens cap, pistol strap, original manuals and single frame / on off activation cord unit is included in the sale.
Bauer S 715 XL Microcomputer
Year: 1978-1982
Lens: Angenieux Macro 1,4 / 6 - 90 mm
Sound or silent cartridges
Auto / Manual Zoom with 2 Speeds
Split Image Focusing
Macro focusing
Manual / Auto Exposure
ASA range: 25/40 ASA or 100/160 ASA (filter/no filter)
Frame rates: 9, 18, 24, 40 + single frame
Shutter degree: 200
Backlight Control
Fades
Lap dissolve
Interval timer with 1/4-60 second intervals
Remote control socket
Flash contact
Weight: 2200 g
Auto / Manual Recording Level Control
6 X 1,5V batteries + No separate battery for light meter.
This is the “Cadillac of S8mm cameras". The big deal with this camera is its lens; the Angenieux 6-90mm . The hype about this lens is valid: it takes very sharp pictures, even when wide open, a significant improvement over most Super 8 cameras. And of course it is a 15x zoom, which gives you plenty of reach on the telephoto end.
The registration is steady, dependent of course on the condition of the S8 cartridge you use.
The camera has some computer driven timers which allow the shooter to get into the scene before the film starts rolling.
It's a large camera with a big lens The frame and many internal parts are some precision moulded high-tech plastic, possibly polycarbonate, the sides are metal. the S715XL is a very good camera indeed.
The top model of Bauer cameras. This camera is one of the last generation of Super 8 cameras. You should set exposure manually when using this film.
1. Like every BAUER: According to test and info of the instruction manual it can only meter 40 and 160 ASA in artificial light with the corresponding 25 and 100 ASA in daylight.
2. The original, unmodified camera can not run the Ektachrome 64T automatically, so adjust accordingly if you plan on using it.
3.And as with all vintage cameras, they wear overtime and require maintenance and service in order to stay pristine. This camera is no different. Buyer is the expert, please make sure that it fits your needs before buying. Sold as is. Pictures are part of the descriptions. No returns.
4. The only defects on this camera that I am aware of are the rubber eyecup at the rear is missing, the plastic cowling above it is cracked, and the shoulder stock has rubbed off paint. Neither of these issues will affect the camera operation in any way. The battery compartment is clean and requiring six AA batteries - not included.