ELMO 8S-40T

Overview

ELMO's x4 zoom Single-8 format camera. This is very unique one.

This system is composed of external mirror, internal half mirror(beam splitter), and closeup lens.
Attach optional title holder and title card in correct position, left side of camera.
Swing open external mirror also on left side of camera.
Shoot a superimposed title without resorting to double exposure.

Almost all of ELMO's single-8 cameras have a rewind mechanism.
And, can film in reverse. Though the 8S-40T is a very cheap camera, it has useful and unique functions.
No manual exposure control. Only Backlight control.
Focus method is microprism. 18fps only.

Impression

I have this camera.
If you want to take a strange image, this is a good tool for you.
Retail price is middle range, but now very cheap secondhand camera in Japan.
8S-40T has focus method.
This is suitable for travel and daily use.

Top View



old version with strap



titler



 superimposer



titler attached




Maker: ELMO,Japan(1972)
Lens: ELMO zoom lens f1.8 8.5-34mm x4 manual zoom
Viewfinder info. single lens relex, microprism, underexposure warning, film-end sign,rewind sign
Focus method: microprism
Exposure: cdsEE, independent meter window
Frame rates: 18fps
Other features,optional parts,etc.: motor rewind and reverse shooting (film counter)
eyesight adjustment, (optional parts) superimpose unit.

Size/Retail Price 150X59.5X125mm 570g/40800yen