Canon Zoom 518 Super 8
marketed in December 1964
silent super 8 cartridge
image size: 4.2 x 5.7 mm
lens: Canon Zoom lens C8 f : 1.8 \ F: 9.5-47.5 mm (1)
composition: 14 elements in 12 groups
zooming ratio: 5x
focusing: manual, 1.2 m to infinity
rangefinder: microprism
zooming: manual zoom
filter size: inner diameter: 48 mm, outer diameter: 50 mm
viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: -3 to +1 diopter
viewfinder information: aperture value, exposure meter needle, over/under exposure warnings
exposure: auto exposure control; TTL EE, CdS photocell
metering range: 160 ASA, f/1.8, 18 fps - 16 ASA, f/16, 18 fps
film speed: automatic between 16/25 and 100/160 ASA (daylight/tungsten) (2)
ASA notching: 4-pin
shutter opening 160 degrees
filming speed: 18 fps
CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, automatically cancelled with loading of a daylight type film cartridge; manual cancellation is possible
sound: no
remote control socket: yes
cable release socket: yes
movie light socket: no
film counter: automatic resetting by opening the side cover
handle: retractable and detachable
film drive motor: DC micromotor
battery check button: yes
power source: 3 x AA batteries \ 2 x 1.3 V mercury cells for light meter
weight: 1000 g
dimensions: 55 x 187 x 206 mm
tripod socket: 1/4"
made in Japan by Canon
It is same as Canon 518-2 Zoom, but with retractable handle.
(1) Focal length can be extended to 15.6 - 78mm f/1.8 with the Canon C8 Tele Converter 1.6X.
(2) 16/25, 25/40, 40/64, 64/100 and 100/160 ASA.