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Braun NIZO 4080

Specifications
Lens	7-80mm f/1.4 Schneider Macro-Variogon
Macro	Yes
Built-in filter	Wratten 85
Filter size	67mm
Viewfinder	Reflex
Viewfinder indicators	Aperture and correct film transport
Shutter angle	200°
Running speed(s)	9, 16 2/3(telecine speed?), 18, 24, 25 and 54 + Single Frame Sound recording is disabled at 54fps and single frame speeds.
Film Speeds (ASA)	25-400 Daylight ± 1/3, 2/3 or 1 f/stop 40-640 Tungsten ± 1/3, 2/3 or 1 f/stop
Format(s)	Super 8
Sound recording	Yes
Weight	1.85kg (4 lb)
Remote control socket	Yes, 2.5mm jack
Power source	Rechargeable batteries inside grip
Tripod socket	Yes but size unknown
Original Price	Approx. £700
Year of production	198?

Nizo were known to make good quality cameras. This is one of their later cameras and looks like it would be quite a good Super 8 camera.

A test from Film Making magazine on the Braun NIZO 4080 camera is available here.

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Sankyo ES 44 XL VAF

Specifications
Lens	8.5-34mm f/1.2
Macro	Yes, 40, 20, 8, 4 and 2in. (100, 50, 20, 10 and 5cm)
Built-in filter	85B Can be manually disabled
Filter size	55mm
Viewfinder	Single-lens reflex
Dioptre correction	±5
Shutter angle	220°
Running speed(s)	9, 18 and 36fps + single frame
Film Speeds (ASA)	25 & 160 Daylight 40 & 160 Tungsten
Format(s)	Super 8
Sound recording	No
Weight	1.32kg (2.9lbs)
Remote control socket	Yes via 2.5mm socket
Power source	4 x AA batteries
Tripod socket	Unknown
Dimensions (W x H x D)	8.25 x 6.25 x 3.13in.
Original Price	£225
Year of production	197?
Made in	Japan
Additional Information	Auto focus

One of the first if not the first super 8 auto focus cameras ever made. Sankyo are known for making good quality projectors and cameras so this camera should be no different.

Film Making magazine did a test on the Sankyo ES 44 XL VAF which is available here.

UPDATE: There is an error in the Film Making test which says the camera will read 100 ASA daylight film automatically. This camera will not read 100 ASA automatically but it should be possible to expose it manually.

Tags: Sankyo ES 44XL VAF, Super 8

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Cosina SM 2000

Specifications
Lens	8-64mm f/1.7
Macro	Yes
Built-in filter	Yes
Filter size	62mm
Viewfinder	Single-lens reflex
Dioptre correction	Yes
Shutter angle	Unknown
Running speed(s)	18, 24 & 39 fps + single frame
Film Speeds (ASA)	25, 40, 64, 100 & 160 ASA Daylight 40, 64, 100, 160 & 250 ASA Tungsten
Format(s)	Super 8
Sound recording	Silent
Weight	1450g
Remote control socket	Yes, electrical.
Power source	4 x AA batteries and 2 x 1.35v PX13. PX13 batteries are not available any more but 2 x WeinCell MRB625 should work as a substitute.
Tripod socket	Has one but size is unknown
Dimensions (W x H x D)	63 x 235 x 195mm
Original Price	116
Year of production	197?
Made in	Japan
Additional Information	two-speed (5 or 7 1/2 sec) power zoom

The test report for the Cosina SM 2000 by Film Maker magazine is available here

Tags: Cosina SM 2000, Super 8

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Bolex 680 Macro-zoom

Specifications
Lens	7-56mm f/1.8 macro. Minimum distance in normal position: 3ft. Minimum distance in macro position: up against lens
Macro	Yes
Filter size	M55 x 0.75mm
Viewfinder	Reflex
Viewfinder indicators	Film advance (flashing light). End or absent film (red light-emitting diode). F-stop value, over- and under-exposure. Diaphragm lock (needle). Correction of the exposure level for back light shots (needle). Battery test (red light-emitting diode).
Shutter angle	190°
Running speed(s)	9, 18, 24 and 45 f.p.s. + Single frame
Film Speeds (ASA)	25 and 100 ASA (Daylight) 40 and 160 ASA (Tungsten)
Format(s)	Super 8
Power source	5 x AA 1.5v batteries

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Meopta – Admira 8 II A

Specifications
Lens	MIRAR 12.5mm f/2.8 & TELE-MIRAR 30mm f/3.5
Macro	No
Filter size	Unknown
Viewfinder	Optical viewfinder. Tilts to help compensate for parallax
Viewfinder Indicators	None
Dioptre correction	Yes. Changed by replacing eyepiece. Hard to find these days.
Shutter	Unknown
ASA	Manual
Built-in filter	None
Film speeds	10, 16, 24, 48 & 64fps + single frame
Remote socket	Yes
Power source	Clockwork
Tripod socket	3/8″
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Unknown
Weight	Unknown
Year of Production	1954

The user manual for the Meopta – Admira 8 II A projectors is available for download free from the downloads page.

Tags: 8mm, Standard 8

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Sankyo AUTO-4X

Specifications
Lens	Sankyo 7.5-40mm f/1.7 4x zoom
Macro	No
Filter size	Unknown
Viewfinder	Reflex
Viewfinder Indicators	Under exposure warning
Dioptre correction	Yes, -2 to +2
Shutter	145°
ASA	10 – 250
Built-in filter	Type A
Film speeds	12, 16 & 24fps + single frame
Remote socket	Yes
Power source	4 x AA 1.5v batteries + 2.6v mercury cell (I believe 2 x Wein Cell MRB625 with spacing will work as a replacement)
Dimensions	57 x 165 x 153mm
Weight	970g
Year of Production	Unknown

The user manual is available to download free here.

Tags: 8mm, Standard 8

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Sekonic Model 53-EE Micro-eye zoom 8

Specifications
Lens	11.5- 32mm f/1.8 3x zoom
Macro	No
Filter size	Unknown
Viewfinder	Single Lens Reflex
Viewfinder Indicators	Under exposure indicter
Dioptre correction	Has correction but unknown amount
Shutter	160°
ASA (daylight)	10-320
ASA (artificial)	10-320
Built-in filter	85A. Manual cancellation is possible
Film speeds	12 16 24 & 32fps + single frame
Remote socket	Yes, mechanical cable release.
Power source	Clockwork but the lightmeter requires 1.3v Mallory RM-640 Mercury Battery. I believe you can use a Wein Cell MRB625 battery (with spacers to make fit) as a replacemnt
Tripod socket	1/4 inch
Dimensions (W x H x D)	18×15×7 cm
Weight	Unkown
Year of Production	Unkown
Used Price (rough guide only)	£5 – £15

The user manual for this camera is available free from the downloads page.

Tags: 8mm, Standard 8

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Eumig Mark 8

Specifications
Lens	Vario-Eupronet 15-30mm f/1.3
Running speed(s)	18 – 24fps
Format(s)	Super 8 & Standard 8
Reel Capacity	400ft (120m)
Lamp	12v 100w A1/215 (FCR)
Reverse Projection	Yes
Automatic Threading	Yes
Sound	Silent
Dimensions (W x H x D)	150 x 230 x 270mm

Like many of the dual gauge projectors made by Eumig, this projector has two sets of sprockets and gates. To change formats, all you need to do is swap the gates and sprockets over. If you buy one of these projectors you should always make sure that both sets of gates and sprockets are present. Getting replacements can be quite difficult.

IMPORTANT: Before changing the film gate on one of these projectors, turn the inching knob (small knob at the rear of the projector) until the red dot is at the 12 o’clock position. If you don’t you risk damaging the projector claw.

Tags: 8mm, Eumig Mark 8, Super 8

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Canon Moter Zoom 8 EEE 8mm

Specifications
Lens	10 – 40mm f/1.7 4x zoom
Macro	No
Built-in filter	No
Filter size	34mm
Viewfinder	Single Lens Reflex
Viewfinder indicators	Exposure indicator (Correct: Blue, Out of rage: Red)
Dioptre correction	-3 to +1 dioptre
Shutter angle	165°
Running speed(s)	12, 16, 24fps + single frame
Film Speeds (ASA)	5 – 320
Weight	1160 g (Body only), 1230 g (Including batteries)
Remote control socket	Yes
Power source	4x AA size batteries (4 x 1.5V) + 1x Wein Cell MRB625 (spacers needed to make fit)
Tripod socket	1/4"
Dimensions (W x H x D)	56 x 110 x 172 mm
Year of production	1962-????

More information on the Canon EEE is available from the Canon Camera Museum’s EEE page.

The Canon EEE is a fairly common well made Standard 8 camera. Unlike a lot of standard 8 cameras the Canon EEE is battery powered instead of clockwork.

The battery holder for the Canon EEE camera is sometimes missing and isn’t easy to replace. If you are planning to buy one you, it is always best to make sure that it has it’s battery holder.

Tags: 8mm, Canon EEE, Standard 8

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Canon Canonet 8

Specifications
Lens	10-25mm f/1.8 2.5x zoom
Built-in filter	No
Viewfinder	Single-lens reflex
Dioptre correction	-2 to +0.5
Shutter angle	155°
Running speed(s)	12, 16 & 24fps + single frame
Film Speeds (ASA)	10-320
Weight	approx. 770g (1.7lbs)
Remote control socket	Yes
Power source	3 x AA 1.5v batteries + 1.3v mercury cell (1 x Wein Cell MRB625 with spacing will work as a replacement)
Tripod socket	1/4"
Year of production	Marketed 1963

More information on the Canon Canonet 8 is available from the Canon camera museum.

Tags: 8mm, Canonet 8, Standard 8

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Eumig Mark 8

Canon Moter Zoom 8 EEE 8mm

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