Sankyo Super CM 880

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Sankyo Super CM 880

Year: 1970-?

Lens: Sankyo Zoom 1,8 / 7,5 - 60 mm

Lens Hood: Built-in, retractable.

Zooming: Push-button zooming, ~5 seconds from full wide angle to telephoto. Manual zooming with lever.

Viewfinder: Reflex with +2 to -2 diopter adjustment.

Filter Size: 55mm.

Shutter Opening: 150 degrees.

Exposure System: Through-the-lens CdS exposure control powered by AA batteries, no separate button cells required.

Film Speed Range: ISO 25-100 (daylight film), ISO 40-160 (tungsten film).

Microprism Focusing

Auto / Manual Zoom

Frame rates: 18 fps, 36 fps (slow motion) + single frame.

Built-in Filter: Automatic 85A with Super 8 cartridge type.

Filter Key: Included at end of lanyard, plastic, screws into socket on top of camera body. When using type A film, screwing in filter key retracts 85A filter.

Filter State: Daylight film being used, filter retracted automatically. Tungsten film being used, filter in use, filter retracted by use of key.

Footage Counter: Automatic reset

Pistol Grip: Folding pistol grip folds into base of camera, contains 4 AA batteries held in battery holder.

Manual / Auto Exposure

Fades

No sound

Made in Japan

Weight: 3 lbs, 8 oz.

Manufacturer: Sankyo Seiki MFG Co.

Original price in England (in the year of introduction): £167

Like CM-800 plus auto fades. Another source says: 1,7/7,5-60 mm and 32 fps.


Super 8 Cartridge Notch Ruler[edit]

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Cartridge Notch Rule corresponds with ISO/ASA stated in owner's manual.

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