Canon Canovision 8

marketed in May 1967

standard 8 mm \ super 8 mm film

film format change: auto, by switch

aperture size: 3.3 x 4.4 mm \ 4 x 5.4 mm

lens: Canon P  f: 2.5 mm \ F: 11 mm, 2 mirrors

lamp: 150 W, 100 V

pilot lamp: no

image size on the screen: 123 x 163 mm \ 150 x 200 mm

reel capacity: 60 m

projection: forward, not reverse

projection speed: approx 17 fps

film loading: manual threading

rewinding: manual, approx 70 sec

sound: no

motor: DC magnetic motor

power source: 100 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 200 W

weight: 4,700 g

dimensions: 199 x 253 x 298 mm

made in Japan by Canon

  • based on the concept of ar a TV-style projector enabling daylight viewing