Nikon R 8 Super

Nikon R 8 Super

Year: 1973-80

Weight: 1570 g

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

Macro focusing

Split Image Focusing

Auto / Manual Zoom with 2 Speeds

Frame rates: 18, 24, 54 + single frame

Shutter degree: 160

Manual / Auto Exposure

Backlight Control

+/- correction for auto

Flash contact

Fades

Lap dissolve of 100 frames

Remote control socket

No sound

6 X 1,5V batteries + 2 x 1,3V for light meter

Made in Japan

Manufacturer: Nippon Kokagu

Recently paid in eBay net auction: $330 eBay 8/1999 $295 eBay 8/1999 $100 8/2004

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Comments
This camera is similar to the Nikon R 10 Super, with a smaller lens.

audadvnc: On my camera, the lens focus gets rather soft at lower f/stops, not very impressive for the reputation this model has. I don't know if it's a collimation issue or part of the design. With enough light it looks great. I like the feel of this camera handheld. It's metal cased and looks like it should last for a long time.

Repair instructions:
 * Modification
 * Nikon R10 Super Service Manual

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