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Canon Moter Zoom 8 EEE 8mm

Specifications
Lens10 – 40mm f/1.7 4x zoom
MacroNo
Built-in filterNo
Filter size34mm
ViewfinderSingle Lens Reflex
Viewfinder indicatorsExposure indicator (Correct: Blue, Out of rage: Red)
Dioptre correction-3 to +1 dioptre
Shutter angle165°
Running speed(s)12, 16, 24fps + single frame
Film Speeds (ASA)5 – 320
Weight1160 g (Body only), 1230 g (Including batteries)
Remote control socketYes
Power source4x AA size batteries (4 x 1.5V) + 1x Wein Cell MRB625 (spacers needed to make fit)
Tripod socket1/4"
Dimensions (W x H x D)56 x 110 x 172 mm
Year of production1962-????

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.

Canon Canonet 8

Specifications
Lens10-25mm f/1.8 2.5x zoom
Built-in filterNo
ViewfinderSingle-lens reflex
Dioptre correction-2 to +0.5
Shutter angle155°
Running speed(s)12, 16 & 24fps + single frame
Film Speeds (ASA)10-320
Weightapprox. 770g (1.7lbs)
Remote control socketYes
Power source3 x AA 1.5v batteries + 1.3v mercury cell (1 x Wein Cell MRB625 with spacing will work as a replacement)
Tripod socket1/4"
Year of productionMarketed 1963

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

Canon 310XL

Specifications
Lens8.5-25.5mm f/1.0 3x zoom
MacroYes
Built-in filter85A Manual cancellation is possible
Filter size43mm
ViewfinderReflex aerial image
Viewfinder indicatorsUnderexposure, film transport indicator, battery check lamp and macro indication
Dioptre correction-4 to +2 dioptre
Shutter angle220°
Running speed(s)18 fps + single frame
Film Speeds (ASA)25, 100, 160 (daylight) 40, 160, 250 (tungsten)
Format(s)Super 8
Weight545 g (Body only), 580 g (Including batteries)
Remote control socketYes, mechanical cable release
Power source2x AA size batteries (2 x 1.5V)
Tripod socket1/4"
Dimensions (W x H x D)39 x 112 x 176 mm
Year of production1975-1983

More information on the Canon 310XL is available from the Canon Camera Museum.