Sankyo Super CM-8

marketed in 1968

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Sankyo Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 7.5-60 mm

zooming ratio: 3x

focusing: manual, aerial, 5 ft to infinity

zooming: auto and manual

filter size: ?

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece

viewfinder information: warning mark for under-exposure, film-end signal

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell

backlight control button: yes

film speed: ?

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter (1)

filming speed: 18, 32 fps

shutter opening angle: 150 degrees

sound: no

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: yes

movie light socket: screw type

film counter: yes

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 4 x AA batteries \ 2 x 1.3 V button cell for light meter

weight: ?

dimensions: ?

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Sankyo Seiki

  • (1) the setting of the filter is automatically controlled by the film carttridge, bar light, or manual filter plug