Movie Camera [Canon ZOOM 518 Super 8]
Maker and role
Canon Camera Company Incorporated, Manufacturer
Production date
1960s
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Object detail
Accession number
2006.364
Production period
Description
A silver metal and black plastic Super 8 movie camera, white enamel fold down 'trigger grip' handle, black synthetic strap.
2- Case: Black leather outer, black synthetic strap, lined with grey material on interior, silver metal clasp on front of case for closure, 'Canon' embossed in bottom right corner of case.
3- Manual: 35 pages, written in English alone, printed in Japan, three colours used (maroon, black ,grey).
4- Instructions for film: how to deal with the film- i.e. processing, exposure instructions for different environmental conditions.
2- Case: Black leather outer, black synthetic strap, lined with grey material on interior, silver metal clasp on front of case for closure, 'Canon' embossed in bottom right corner of case.
3- Manual: 35 pages, written in English alone, printed in Japan, three colours used (maroon, black ,grey).
4- Instructions for film: how to deal with the film- i.e. processing, exposure instructions for different environmental conditions.
Brief History
The Zoom 518 Super 8 is Canon’s first Super 8 movie camera, launched in response to the Super 8 film developed by Eastman Kodak in 1965. Super 8mm film with its larger image and easy to handle cartridge quickly became very popular in the amateur and home movie market. As Super 8 film was not compatible with regular 8mm film cameras and projectors, other manufacturers had to quickly bring out new models of cameras and projectors in order to remain relevant.
Marks
Canon ZOOM 518 SUPER 8 Printed
CANON CAMERA / CO., INC. Made in Japan Maker's Plate
CANON / MADE IN JAPAN Impressed
CANON CAMERA / CO., INC. Made in Japan Maker's Plate
CANON / MADE IN JAPAN Impressed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Canon Camera Company Incorporated. 1960s. Movie Camera [Canon ZOOM 518 Super 8], 2006.364. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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