FILM TESTED Nikon Super Zoom 8 - Super-8 camera with original case
FILM TESTED Nikon Super Zoom 8 - Super-8 camera with original case
Originally on sale from 1970-74, this top quality camera has a full die-cast metal body. It takes 4x AA batteries in the handle which folds away when not in use.
See the gallery for a test film shot with this camera (Serial No 570099).
This camera comes with the original leather case and has a number of very useful features that not all Super-8s have, as you might expect from Nikon:
- The viewfinder has a Split Image focusing screen - much more accurate than most Super-8s
- Manual exposure control, which also enables you fade in / out of scenes
The left side of the camera has a footage counter, remote socket and frame rate selector.
The zoom lens can be operated manually or motorised via the top Tele/Wide switch.
Takes 2 x SR44 batteries to operate the light meter.
Has an adjustable eyepiece and battery check button on the top.
Key specifications
- Lens: Cine Nikkor 1,8 / 7,5 - 60 mm
- Split Image Focusing
- Auto / Manual Zoom
- Frame rates: 12, 18, 24 + single frame (via cable release socket)
- Takes film speeds: 10/16, 16/25, 25/40, 40/64, 64/100, 100/160 (daylight/tungsten)
- Shutter degree: 170
- Manual / Auto Exposure
- Fade in /out via manual exposure control
- Remote control socket
- Tripod socket
- Made in Japan
Condition
- In perfect working order - all functions operating correctly.
- Viewfinder is generally clean, with a few specs of dust
- Lens in very good condition
- Very clean film chamber