FILM TESTED Canon 1218 Super-8 movie camera in original case. Battery conversion available.

A striking camera with the largest lens we have seen on a Super-8

This is a lovely example of a unique-looking Super-8, with a massive 12x zoom.

Note that the built-in tungsten filter on this camera has been disabled. Use an external filter if shooting in daylight with tungsten film (no filter needed for daylight film). 

The Canon Museum has full details of the specifications at Auto Zoom1218 Super 8 - Canon Camera Museum (global.canon)

See the gallery for a test film shot with this camera. 

This camera is relatively easy to use, and is not cluttered by complex features. It has:

• Variable-speed power zoom
• Automatic exposure
• Manual exposure (can be used to fade-out, fade-in).
• Shooting speeds of 18, 24 frames-per-second and slow-motion

In full working order.

The same model was taken by David Bowie on a trip to Russia in 1973. An iconic combination !

Takes 5x AA batteries, plus 2 x SR44 batteries for the light meter. Note that we can modify this camera to supply the light meter circuits with a regulated 2.7v source powered by the main batteries (can be selected as an option when purchasing). 

This has been fully tested and all functions are working correctly.

Has a removable hand grip, and comes with the original case, lens-cap and rubber lens hood.

Condition 

• Body in good condition with minor tarnishing / scuffs from use
• In full working order.