marketed since 1973 until 1979 (1)

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Cine Nikkor Zoom f: 1.4 \ F: 7-70 mm

zooming ratio: 10x

focusing: manual, split image

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto with 2 speeds and manual

filter size: 67 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture scale

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye

EE lock: yes

diaphragm type: iris

exposure compensation: +/- 2 stops

film speed: auto between 10/16 and 400/650 ASA (daylight/tungsten)

ASA notching: slide = no pins

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, coupled with movie light socket

filming speed: 18, 24, 54 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: 160º variable shutter; positions: 0º, 40º, 80º and 160º

fading: auto and manual fade-in/fade-out

rewind ing: 100 frames approx, double exposure and lap dissolve (2)

reverse filming: 100 frames approx

sound: double system, sound recording with synchronized tape recorder

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: kodak type, with filter control key

flash synchronization socket: yes

flash shoe: yes

film counter: yes

handle: fixed pistol grip, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

weight: 1930 g

dimensions: 68 x 260 x 200 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Nippon Kogaku

• (1) "After making thoroughgoing preparations, Nikon R10 SUPER ZOOM and Nikon R8 SUPER ZOOM were finally released in 1973. In contrast to former times, they were intended to be high-grade models aiming advanced amateurs from the beginning with such features as fast zoom lens with high magnification, macro mechanism covering full range, reverse shooting, variable shutter opening angle, and so on. They were welcomed by high-level amateur movie makers, as planned at the beginning, and sold well. In addition to R10 SUPER ZOOM,, the highest-grade model, R8 SUPER ZOOM succeeding the conventional 8X SUPER ZOOM was released at the same time, and contrary to our expectation that moderately-priced R8 would sell more, expensive R10 sold more. The "overlapping / rewinding" function, the strongest selling point was automated as far as possible and its operation was simplified. However, inside the company, there were many people who have the opinion that "its operation is too difficult", mainly among senior people and the plan was almost rejected. Development members made a narrow escape with their enthusiasm. In the market, the evaluation of "simple operation and high performance" was dominant, and development members were pleased with it as "their intention was understood"." (Text from Nikon website: http://imaging.nikon.com/history/cousins/cousins19-e/index.htm).

• (2) "The main feature of the Nikon R10 is its two claws, one to pull down the film, the other one, double, to pull up the film. This system is only one in an 8mm camera and is a technical achievement able to secure a very steady frameline position, and this is very important, the same frameline position whether you film forward o reverse. Of course, due to the coaxial mechanism of the super-8 cartridge, you can film in reverse only a few seconds --just 100 frames (about 5 seconds). But during those seconds the frameline is always in the same position, filming forward or reverse." (Extract from article The New Film Format by Ignacio Benedeti, Interantional Movie Maker, 2006).