Nikon 8x Super Zoom

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Nikon 8x Super Zoom

Year: 1970-74

Lens: Cine Nikkor 1,8 / 7,5 - 60 mm

Split Image Focusing

Auto / Manual Zoom

Frame rates: 12, 18, 24 + single frame

Shutter degree: 170

Manual / Auto Exposure

Fades

Remote control socket

No sound

Made in Japan

Manufacturer: Nippon Kokagu

Original price in England (in the year of introduction): &pound;216

Prices on eBay:
 * eBay USA:
 * US$142 in 07/1999
 * US$90 in 07/1999
 * US$46 in 07/1999

http://www.mondofoto.com/cameras/Nikon_8X-Super-Zoom_1a.jpg

Comments
Fully variable cartridge notch ASA sensor so it will understand the new 64T film.

Instruction diagrams: http://www.mondofoto.com/manuals/nikon8x.html

Repair instructions:
 * Iris repair
 * Adjustment of take-up torque
 * Nikon 8x Super Zoom: Disassembly and shutterless modification

It's almost the same camera as the Ricoh 800 Z. It meters for a large range of film stocks and has a pretty good lens. The folding handle is sturdy and comfortable. Underrated camera.

Accessories as mentioned in the manual:
 * Filters
 * Y48
 * L1A
 * L39
 * ND 4 x
 * ND 8 x
 * Leather Carry Cases
 * Hard Case
 * Soft Case
 * Lens Hood (52 mm diameter, convenient screw-in mounting designed for NIKKOR 35 mm f/2.8, f/2 and 43-86mm f/3.5 in F mount)
 * Remote Control Switch with Cable (Fits into the remote control socket of the camera, and permits filming up to 10 feet away.)

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