Nikon R8 Super Zoom

marketed in 1973

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Cine Nikkor Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 7.5-60 mm

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, split image

macro focusing: yes

zooming: auto with 2 speeds and manual

filter size: 52 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture scale

exposure: automatic and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye

EE lock: yes

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, coupled with movie light socket

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

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

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

rewind: 100 frames approx, double exposure and lap dissolve

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 \ 2 x 1.3 V button cells for light meter

weight: 1820 g

dimensions: 68 x 198 x 220 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Nippon Kogaku