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The 814XL-S and 1014XL-S are generally recognised as the finest Super-8 cameras that Canon made. The Canon Museum has full details of the specifications at 814XL-S - Canon Camera Museum (global.canon) See the gallery for a test film shot with this camera.  In full working order, this camera has a very nice fader function and a beautiful f/1.4 8x zoom lens. Takes 6x AA batteries. This has been fully tested and all functions are working correctly. Has a folding hand grip (holding the batteries) that folds up when not in use for easier portability. Condition  Body in good condition with some minor scuffs and dents from use Lens in very good condition. Extremely clear viewfinder. In full working order.

One of the finest Super-8 cameras ever made. The Nikon R10 (and smaller R8) are highly sought-after cine cameras. With excellent build quality from the die-cast metal body to the super lens, they are capable of delivering exceptional quality. See the gallery for a short test video. The user manual is available for download here. The R10 has a 10x zoom lens, with a very fast aperture of f1.4 giving excellent low light capabilities. The R10 has some built-in advanced features that enable great creativity when shooting, including: Full manual exposure control (in addition to automatic) Fade-in and fade-out Overlap / rewind - to fade from one scene to another. This was a groundbreaking achievement that set the R10 apart from all other Super-8 cameras Variable shutter angle 54 / 24 / 18 frames per second This camera is a legend among Super-8 enthusiasts. Externally (and functionally) the R10 is almost identical to the Nikon R8, however internally the R10 has some additional capabilities, specifically the aperture. While most Super-8s have a 2-blade aperture, the R10 has a 5-blade aperture controlled by a dedicated servo. This gives better out-of-focus artifacts, and also greater exposure stability since the aperture will not 'swing' as the camera moves. The camera takes 5 x AA batteries in the sturdy grip. Condition In overall excellent condition Leatherette in very good condition Lovely clean lens All functions working perfectly Clean battery compartment 

Top of the range of the 'modern' Elmo Super-8s. This has great low-light capability, and a massive zoom lens. See the gallery for a test film shot with this camera (including the fade-out function). This cine camera has an impressive list of specs, including: Very wide aperture lens (f/1.2) - great for low lighting conditions 10 x power zoom with variable speed Viewfinder information: f/stop, film-end signal, shooting signal Macro setting for close-ups Split-prism for accurate focusing Exposure lock Fade-out function for smooth transitions Manual exposure control Self-timer (10 and 20 seconds) Folding handle Standard remote socket Takes film speeds: Daylight (ISO 25, 100) and Tungsten (40, 160)  Shooting speeds: single-frame, 18, 24 fps + single frames Takes 6x AA batteries Black body, with a weight of 1800g  Condition In overall very good condition with just a few scuffs but nothing major All functions working well Clean battery compartment 

The Minolta D10 is a top quality Super-8 cine camera with advanced features for serious movie making. See the gallery for a short test film taken with this camera. Built to compete with the legendary Nikon R10/R8 range it has superb build quality and a stunning 10x zoom lens (f/1.8). The D10 has a range of manual controls for advanced creativity and the ability to deal with a variety of shooting conditions including: 5-stage variable zoom speed (from 2 to 12 seconds for full zoom range) Full viewfinder information: f/stop, exposure warning signal, shutter open / close degree, safe-run signal, film-end signal Exposure override control (+/- 2 stops in automatic exposure mode) Manual exposure control Manual control of shutter opening degree Automatic shutter opening / closing (for fade-out and fade-in) Extremely wide range of film speeds: ISO 16, 25, 40, 64, 100, 160, 150, 400 and 640  Shooting speeds 8, 12, 18, 24, 32, 50 fps (32 and 50 require an additional battery pack) Takes 5x AA batteries Beautiful chrome metal body, with a weight of 1990g. Condition In overall excellent condition Leatherette in good condition with no damage Lovely clean lens All functions working well including the light meter, exposure override, variable shutter, fade-in / fade-out Clean battery compartments

The Minolta D10 is a top quality Super-8 cine camera with advanced features for serious movie making. See the gallery for a short test film taken with this camera. Built to compete with the legendary Nikon R10/R8 range it has superb build quality and a stunning 10x zoom lens (f/1.8). This camera comes as a complete set in original D10 hard carry case. Set includes: Minolta D10 camera Battery holder for camera Extension cable Intervalometer accessory (automatically takes a frame at intervals - ranging from 0.5 seconds to 60 seconds). Designed for time-lapse films. Battery holder for intervalometer  Extension release cable. Forehead rest (fits on the top of the camera and improves stability and ease of yse when shooting) The D10 has a range of manual controls for advanced creativity and the ability to deal with a variety of shooting conditions including: 5-stage variable zoom speed (from 2 to 12 seconds for full zoom range) Full viewfinder information: f/stop, exposure warning signal, shutter open / close degree, safe-run signal, film-end signal Exposure override control (+/- 2 stops in automatic exposure mode) Manual exposure control Manual control of shutter opening degree Automatic shutter opening / closing (for fade-out and fade-in) Extremely wide range of film speeds: ISO 16, 25, 40, 64, 100, 160, 150, 400 and 640  Shooting speeds 8, 12, 18, 24, 32, 50 fps (32 and 50 require an additional battery pack) Takes 5x AA batteries Beautiful chrome metal body, with a weight of 1990g. Condition In overall excellent condition Leatherette in good condition with no damage Lovely clean lens All functions working well including the light meter, exposure override, variable shutter, fade-in / fade-out, intervalometer Clean battery compartments

This accessory is designed for the Minolta Autopak-8 range of Super-8 cameras, and enables the camera to shoot at very high frame rates (32fps, 54 fps). Compatible with Minolta D12, D10 cameras.

This accessory is designed for the Minolta Autopak-8 range of Super-8 cameras, and enables the camera to automatically take a single frame at intervals of between 0.5 and 60 seconds. Designed for time-lapse movies. Compatible with Minolta D12, D10, D6, D4 cameras.

This is a beautiful example of the Canon DS-8, which is an example of a camera that takes double Super-8.  This film format is an interesting hybrid - it is the same size as 16mm film, however the camera shoots on one side of the film. After the spool ends the film is flipped around so that you shoot on the other side. Note that this camera does not take regular Super-8 cartridges, so it is more of a specialist format. Here is a company that sells the film (and processes / scans them): DS8 Films – On8mil.com Canon provides more information on the camera here: Zoom DS-8 - Canon Camera Museum (global.canon) The camera is actually very similar in form to the 16mm Canon Scoopic 16, but it has some additional capabilities, notably a variable shutter and the ability to fade out / fade in and also reverse the film. This means that you can do lap-dissolves (not possible on the Scoopic 16). It shares the same motorised automatic aperture system as the Scoopic. Advantages of double Super-8 (over Super-8) include: Superior film transport system (based on a 16mm camera) for greater image stability compared to a plastic Super-8 cartridge Longer film runs - a DS-8 spool is 100 feet, so you can film 6 minutes continuously before having to flip the spool (compared to around 3 minutes for a Super-8 cartridge). One full DS-8 film therefore lasts for 12 minutes in total. Condition Cosmetically in excellent condition In full working order. Motorised aperture fully operational, and all film speeds working well. Clean battery compartment and with original battery holder (designed to take 8 x alkaline AA batteries) Very clear lens with no scratches or mould Clear viewfinder. A few blotches on the focusing screen, but generally very good.    

Ever ruined a Super-8 film by having dust / hair around the edges of the frame, or mould in the lens ?  We know how disappointing it can be when you get your Super-8 film processed and it is ruined by hair, dirt or debris around the edge of the image. Worse still if the image is fuzzy due to hidden mould inside the lenses, or the camera aperture isn’t working. This is always a challenge with Super-8 cameras, as the light path for the film is different to the light path for the viewfinder meaning that you can’t spot these problems just by looking through the viewfinder. We have the ultimate tool for viewing both:           A magnified view of the film gate           A through-the-lens image Our mirror test cartridge is the same size as a Super-8 cartridge and it simply slots into your camera to give you a clear view of the film gate. By pulling the trigger to start the camera, you get a great view of the film gate and also through the lens. Note that it is only for use with cameras that load film via a side door. A unique feature of our tester is the screw-in magnifying lens that gives a really clear view of the film gate. Simply clean the dirt and debris carefully using a cotton bud and gently blow out, then check again. We recommend using this tester before every film, as dirt can easily creep into the film compartment at any time. In addition the magnifier what makes our tester truly unique is that it can be set to match the film cartridges of all current Super-8 film types. Super-8 cartridges have two notches in the side which tell the camera:           The film speed (ISO)           The film type (Daylight or Tungsten) The film speed slot (the upper one) normally operates a lever in the camera, and its position tells the camera what film speed you are using so that the camera meter settings are correct. The film type slot operates another lever which swings a little orange filter in or out of the film path, to ensure that the color balance is correct. Our tester comes with a set of plastic inserts which slot into the test cartridge, and enable the cartridge to appear to the camera like any of the current Super-8 film types:           Kodak Vision 3 50D:  ISO 50 (speed), Daylight colour balance           Kodak Vision 3 200T: ISO 200 (speed), Tungsten colour balance           Kodak Vision 3 500T: ISO 500 (speed), Tungsten colour balance           Kodak Tri-X: ISO 200 (speed), Daylight color balance           Ektachrome 100D: ISO 100 (speed), Daylight color balance Any questions at all - please don't hesitate to ask !

Super-8 cameras are experiencing a major resurgence however there are virtually no books on the subject aimed at the 'digital camera' generation. This book has all of the information you need to get started and grow into this fantastic medium, in an easy-to-digest presentation style.  It includes information on: How Super-8 cameras work Camera controls Basic and Advanced camera functions Film types and film selection Flm colour balance Movie making techniques FIlm processing and scanning Troubleshooting your camera, and your movies Camera selection See the gallery for the full table of contents.This purchase is for the electronic download (you will receive a link to download the PDF file).

Expiry (process before) date: 1988. No guarantee as to quality or results.

Expiry (process before) date: 1988. No guarantee as to quality or results.

Expiry (process before) date: 1988. No guarantee as to quality or results.

A lovely example of one of the most sought-after Super-8 cameras Auto Zoom 814 Super 8 - Canon Camera Museum (global.canon) See the gallery for a test film shot with this camera.  In full working order, this camera has auto / manual exposure control, and a shutter open / close functions for manual fade-out / fade-ins. It was the first Super-8 camera to have a wide f/1.4 aperture combined with a powerful 8x zoom. Takes 4x AA batteries and 2 x SR44 batteries for the light meter. Note that we can additionally modify this camera to power the light meter from the main batteries using a 2.7 volt voltage regulator, so no separate meter batteries are needed. Please contact us for details. This camera has been fully tested and all functions are working correctly. Has a folding hand grip (holding the batteries) that folds up when not in use for easier portability. Condition  Body in fairly good condition with minor scuffs from use In full working order.

The Nikon R8 (and larger R10) are highly sought-after cine cameras. With excellent build quality from the die-cast metal body to the superb lens, they are capable of delivering exceptional quality. See the gallery for a short test video taken with this camera. The R8 has an 8x zoom lens, with a very fast aperture of f1.4 giving excellent low light capabilities. The user manual is available for download here. The R8 has some built-in advanced features that enable great creativity when shooting, including: Full manual exposure control (in addition to automatic) Fade-in and fade-out Overlap / rewind - to fade from one scene to another. This was a groundbreaking achievement that set the R8/10 apart from other Super-8 cameras Variable shutter angle 54 / 24 / 18 frames per second This camera is a legend among Super-8 enthusiasts. The camera takes 6 x AA batteries in the sturdy grip, and 2 SR44 (with brass adaptors - supplied) for the meter. As an option we can offer the R8 with a conversion so that the meter is powered from the main batteries via a stable 2.7v voltage regulator. This eliminates the need for separate meter batteries, and also improves exposure accuracy since the regulator supplies the same voltage as the original mercury batteries for which the camera was designed. Please allow a few extra days for this to be completed if selected. Condition In overall excellent condition Leatherette in good condition  Lovely clean lens All functions working perfectly Clean battery compartments