ELMO 8S-600

Overview

ELMO's x6 zoom Single-8 format silent camera.

8S-600 and 8S-800 are ELMO's highest single-8 camera series.
These two camera have 3 featured points.
1.48fps slowmotion
2. flash sync socket
3. magnetic release

As other ELMO's Single-8 camera, rewind/reverse shooting function is ok.
Using shutter angle control dial, you can make fade out/in and lap dissolve shot.

Impression

I have this camera.
This camera is very popular because of its multiple functions.
However, this camera has a disadvange.
Lens sharpness is not as good as Canon, Fujinon and Nikon.
Better than Sankyo, same as Chinon ( I feel)
Lens has yellow tint coating, so shots have yellowish tone. It's a matter of user's taste.
Zoom ring is not stiff, but zoom lever is very short.
Grip is removable.
Though it has many functions, this camera still weighs light.

This camera is very useful to shoot special effect image with Single-8 films.

Spec

[Maker]
ELMO,Japan(1973 Aug)

[Lens]
ELMO zoom lens f1.8 8-48mm x6 manual/power zoom

[Viewfinder info.]
single lens relex, splitimage, exposure meter, battery checker, shutter angle sign, rewind sign

[Focus method]
split image

[Exposure]
TTL EE, EE-lock,manual control

[Film Speed Setting]
ASA25.50.100.200

[Frame rates]
18, 24, 48fps and single frame

[other feature,optional parts,etc.]
motor rewind and reverse shooting (film counter, frame counter)
eyesight adjustment.controlable shutter angle
fadeout, fadein, lap dissolve
remote control(magnetic release ok)
flash sync socket

[Size/Retail Price]
200X115X75mm 1000g/73000yen set:82100yen