| Type |
Super 8 type 8mm movie camera |
| Image Size |
4.2 x 5.7 mm (Projection image size: 4 x 5.4mm) |
| Film |
Silent Super 8 film cartridge |
| Lens |
Focal Length/Speed |
8.5 – 25.5mm f/1.0 (13 elements in 11 groups). Spectra coating. |
| Zooming Ratio |
3x |
| Focusing |
Auto focus (Front lens group rotating method), 1.2 m to infinity. No manual focus. |
| Macro Shooting |
Not available |
| Zooming |
Power zooming (Approx. 7 sec.) coupled to film drive and manual zooming with the zooming lever. |
| Filter Size |
43 mm |
| Viewfinder |
Type |
Single-lens reflex type (built-in eye cup) |
| Rangefinder |
Not available (No auto focus circle in the viewfinder) |
| Dioptric Adjustment |
Not available (Fixed at -1.25 diopter) |
| Viewfinder Information |
Under exposure warning/battery check and film transport indicator |
| AF System |
Type |
Active auto focus system using near infrared light emitting diode (I-RED) |
| Mode |
One shot memory focus |
| Exposure control |
Type |
TTL metering AE with a CdS exposure meter. Automatic aperture setting coupled to loaded film speed and filming speed. |
| Metering Range |
ISO 160, f/1.0, 18 fps – ISO25, f/45, 18 fps |
| Film Speed |
Automatic ISO setting by film cartridge
Tungsten type film: ISO 40 and 160
Daylight type film: ISO 25 and 100 |
| CCA Filter |
A Color Conversion filter A is built-in. The CCA filter can be manually cancelled with the exclusive dial. |
| Manual Aperture Control |
Not available |
| Film Drive |
Type |
Power filming by a high performance DC micro-motor |
| Filming Speed |
18 fps |
| Footage Counter |
Counts up. Automatic resetting by unloading of a cartridge. |
| Film End Precaution |
Not available (The film transportation mark in the viewfinder stops when the film reaches to the end.) |
| Shutter |
Shutter Opening |
217 degrees |
| Release System |
Mechanical release system |
| Remote Control |
Not possible |
| Power Source |
Three AA batteries in the grip for film drive, exposure metering and power zooming |
| Battery Life |
Sufficient power for approx. 5 film cartridges under normal temperature at 18 fps. |
| Battery Check |
Set the main switch at BC position and check if the lamp (LED) in the viewfinder is lit. |
| Main Switch |
Three way switch of on, off and battery check |
| Grip |
Folding type. Contains batteries. |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) |
47 x 114.5 x 179.5 mm |
| Weight |
590 g (Body only), 650 g (Including batteries) |
