The ST 1068 S is a non-interchangeable four-plate model ($5800). The viewer is bright and the image is a fairly sharp 6"x8". Functions parallel those of standard Steenbeck tables. 24 fps sync speed plus a variable speed from 1-200 fps forward/reverse. The drive system employs an electronically governed DC motor and is operated via a switch lever. The picture transport is very easy on film and enables the viewing and editing of original footage.

Unlike most Super-8 tables, the Steenbeck accepts up to 1000-ft cores. If reels are used, the capacity is 600 feet. There is a footage counter, or a minute/second counter.

The sound reproduction is very good. It is unfortunate that recording heads and amplifiers are not part (or anoption) of the machine. Recording capability would have made this a much better bargain and a much mor euseful machine.

A Super-8 picture module is available for use with the six-plate ST 6000 machine. The basic 16mm machine costs about $8000.00 and the Super-8 picture module about $1500.00. This module is also equipped with a mag/optical stripe reader for single-system film. Despite high quality sound, there are no mixing or recording provisions on this table either" (American Cinematographer, November 1975, p. 1303).