Lomo 218 (1)

marketed in 1976

production: 1976-1978

silent super 8 cartridge

film frame: 4.22 x 5.69 mm

lens: Lomo T 55 f: 2.4 \ F: 12 mm

focusing: fixed

sharp distance: f/2.4 (1.52 m to infinity) f/4 (1.15 m to infinity) f/5.6 (0.92 m to infinity) f/8 (0.71 m to infinity) f/11 (0.56 m to infinity) f/16 (0.41 m to infinity) f/22 (0.31 m to infinity)

filter size: 46 mm

viewfinder: reflex 0.8x with eyepiece adjustable: +/- 4 diopters

viewfinder information: f/stop indicator

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; not TTL EE, CdS photocell

film speed: manual selection between 22 and 250 GOST (2)

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, with filter selector

filming speed: 18 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: <180 degrees

exposure time: 1/48 fps

sound: no

film counter: yes

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: no

film counter: yes

handle: detachable pistol grip

battery check button: ?

camera drive: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries only

weight: 600 g

dimensions: 65 x 120 x 160 mm

chassis: plastic

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Russia by Lomo

• Improved version of Lomo Aurora 18.
• (1) This camera was manufactured for exporting, it seems a version of Lomo 219 Avrora.
• (2) ASA settings: 25, 40, 50, 80, 100, 160, 200 and 320.