Nizo S8L

marketed in 1966

prodution: since 1966 until 1967

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Schneider-Kreuznach Variogon f: 1.8 \ F: 8-40 mm

zooming ratio: 5x

focusing: manual, 1 m to infinity

rangefiner: aerial

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: 49 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: aperture scale, under and over-exposure warning signals, film transport indicator (green LED)

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

aperture range: f/1.8 to f/22

film speed: auto between 25 and 160 ASA

ASA notching: no pin = slide

CCA filter: built-in 85A, with filter control switch

filming speed: 18, 24 fps, single frame

shutter opening angle: 180 degrees

sound: no

remote control socket: no

2 cable release sockets: single frame and continuous running

movie light socket: no

film counter: 1-15 m

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries \ 1 x PX13, 1.35 V button cell for light meter

weight: 1050 g

dimensions: 65 x 210 x 240 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Germany by Braun Nizo

  • identical to Nizo S 8 T, except with different lens