Elmo Archive

Overview

ELMO's dual format silent camera.

This camera accepts two 8mm film formats:Single-8 and Super-8.
C200 magazine is removable so that the other format magazine can be installed.

Impression

I have ever touched that only once.


[Maker]
ELMO, Japan(1966)

[Lens]
ELMO zoom lens F1.8 f=9-36mm x4 zoom

[Viewfinder info.]
Single lens Reflex,exposure meter, split image

[Focus method]
split image

[Exposure]
TTL EE manual control(H-3D 3.9V mercury cell)

[Film Speed Setting]
ASA 16-400

[Frame rates]
18,24 fps and single frame

reverse filming with Single-8 magazine
Other features,
optional parts,etc.

Size/Retail Price

Overview

ELMO's x8 zoom Single-8 format silent camera.

This camera is an improved version of 8S-600.
It has x8 zoom lens with macro.

Impression

I haven't used this camera.So I can't write my impression.

Spec

[Maker]
ELMO,Japan(1975 May)

[Lens]
ELMO zoom lens f1.8 7.5-60mm x8 manual/power zoom with macro

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

[Focus method]
split image

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

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

[Other features,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]
2224X115X75mm 1050g/ 98000yen set:108500yen

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

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

ELMO Single-8 8S-30T

        
Overview

ELMO's x3 zoom Single-8 format camera. This is a very unique one.

This is a small camera, but has a very unique superimposition system.
(Please see 8S-40T photo)
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 on left side of camera.
Shoot a superimposed title without resorting to double exposure.

Almost all of ELMO's Single-8 cameras have rewind mechanism.
And can film in reverse. Though the 8S-30T is a very cheap camera, it has useful and unique functions.
No manual exposure control. Only Backlight control.
No focus method. 18fps only.



  Impression

I don't have this camera.I have 8S-40T.
If you want to take strange image, this is good tool for you.
Retail price is middle range, but now very cheap secondhand camera in Japan.

Maker  ELMO,Japan(1971)
Lens Elmo zoom f1.8 9.5-30mm x3 manual zoom 
Viewfinder info. single lens relex, under-exposure indicator, film-end indicator, rewind sign 
Focus method -
Exposure  cdsEE, independent meter window 
Frame rates 18fps(reverve shooting is ok)
Other features,
optional parts, etc. motor rewind and reverse shooting (film counter)
eyesight adjustment, superimpose unit. 
Size/Retail Price 150x59.5x125mm 570g/40800yen

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Overview
ELMO ZOOM C300 accepts all formats of 8mm film.
(as known as "Honeywell Elmo Tri-filmatic 8mm Zoom")

This camera soon became 4-way though it was 3-way at the time of release.

C200 and C300 have bulit-in No.85 filter, which is automatically
positioned in front of the film when a Super-8 cartridge is loaded.
To move the filter, a filter screw must be inserted in an accessory
socket.

During single frame shooting, shutter speed is approximately 1/20 second.
But exposure meter indicates value to be 1/40 second at (18 fps) setting.
Therefore, the exposure must be decreased by 1 stop.

Impression
I have never used this camera.

Spec
[Maker]
ELMO, Japan(1966)

[Lens]
ELMO zoom lens F1.8 f=9-36mm x4 power / manual zoom

[Viewfinder info.]
Single lens Reflex,exposure meter, split image

[Focus method]
split image

[Exposure]
TTL EE manual control(H-3D 3.9V mercury cell)

[Film Speed Setting]
ASA16-400

[Frame rates]
18,24 fps and single frame

[Other features,optional parts,etc.]
Single-8 magazine,Super-8 magazine,Double-8 magazine,and Double Run Super-8 magazine.
fader unit, close-up lens, light bracket, remote connector, strap.

*Single-8 magazine spec:
ASA speed auto setting (16-400)
film counter
reverse filming

*Super-8 magazine spec:
ASA speed auto setting (16-100)
(I don't know whether higher-speed film can be used)
film counter

*Double-8 magazine spec:
ASA speed detting 10.20.25.A(32).40.50.100.250.320.400
reverse filming

*Double Run Super-8 magazine spec:
100ft auto stop
Film loading check window
Forward and reverse filming
Frame counter
ASA manual setting 16.25.A(32).40.64.80.125.160.200.400

[Size/Retail Price]

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