Moviecam SL (SL stands for SuperLight) is a movie camera product line created by Moviecam in 1996. It is a lighter version of Moviecam Compact. It can use most of the same accessories as Moviecam Compact but allows for even easier shooting from the shoulder or with a support like Steadicam systems.

Moviecam SL (SuperLight)
Variant modelsSL, SL MK2
ManufacturerMoviecam
Introduced1996 (SL), 2004 (SL MK2)
Gauge35 mm
Weight3.5kg/7.8lbs without magazine
MovementCompensating link movement with dual registration pins and dual pulldown claws, 4-perf (both model) or 3-perf (SL MK2 only) pulldown, interchangeable aperture plates; pitch adjustment.
SpeedBoth models 2–50 frames per second (forward) and 12–32 frames per second (reverse – only for Compact magazines and with Moviespeed control box). Both models crystal accurate to 0.001 frame/s.
Aperture sizefull range available
Aperture plateremovable
MotorDC with quartz crystal control
Operating noise levelBoth models about 25 dBA
Indicatorsspeed, run, counter (ft or m), shutter angle, time code (user bit and sensitivity level), voltage, incorrect movement, asynchronous speed, low battery, film end, heater, film jam, loose magazine
Lens mountArri PL (Super 35 compatible)
Shutterelectronic reflex mirror; Can adjusted between 22.5° and 180° while in standby; calibrated with stops at 45°, 90°, 120°, 144°, 172°, 180°.
Viewfinder6.1x magnification; viewfinder is rotatable 360° while maintaining an erect image; Also accept Compact viewfinders.
Video assistFlicker-reduced color (SL MK2 only) or black-and-white CCD camera; on-board 1'' monitor available.
Ground glassinterchangeable
Magazines400' (120m) displacement style; built-in heaters and torque motors; electronic footage counters. 400' (120m) lightweight Steadicam magazines with vertical displacement. Also accept Compact 400' (120m) and 1000' (300m) magazines by using a magazine adaptor.
Magazine loadingactive displacement mags; takes up emulsion in (9P design).
Film coresstandard cores
Batteries24V

In 2004, Moviecam released SL MK2[citation needed], with updated drive system, support of 3 perforations negative pulldown and new electronics.

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