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Condition: Very Good
Kodak Automatic 8 Std 8 Movie Camera
Good cosmetic condition, working, not tested with film
Supplied in leather case with neck strap
General Kodak Automatic 8 Information
Kodak automatic 8 camera, 1962. For 8mm film, 25' double run; Kodak Ektanar lens F:13mm f/1.6. Auto exposure, direct setting of aperture by photocell. Clockwork drive; DV optical finder, low light signal. In original packing with instructions. Lens: 13mm Kodak 'Ektanar' Lens f/1.6, the lens is limited to a maximum aperture of f/1.9 due to the requirements of the automatic exposure control. Viewfinder: of the telescopic type, incorporating two moulded lenses housed in the top of the case. It includes a zone type low-light indicator. The front finder lens has a parallax correction mark for close-ups from 3-5ft. Finish: the general finish of the camera is a light grey case, front plate and shutter housing with dark blue/grey side panels.
Kodak Automatic 8 Movie Camera, made in the United States by Kodak in 1962.
The Kodak Automatic 8 was a home movie camera intended to be simple to use by anyone. The camera was advertised in the July 1961 issue of ‘Popular Science’ with the caption: ‘There’s nothing to set, nothing to remember. Electric eye sets the lens opening for you – continuously, automatically. And the camera is always in focus’.
It has automatic exposure control and powered by a 'tensator' spring. The camera capacity is 25ft of standard Double 8mm Movie Film on a 25ft spool. The camera has a film pull of 7 ft per winding of the motor (approximately 35 seconds running time).
The camera is assembled from Eastman Kodak Company and Kodak Limited parts. It is of the sprocketless type and the case and side panels are moulded in polystyrene. The shutter housing is made from a phenolic material. The automatic exposure control system is located immediately behind the front plate and adjusts the aperture to suit prevailing light conditions down to f.16. Adjustment for film speed is made by a control knob on the side of the case. A bezel around the control knob is marked with ASA arithmetic film speed numbers 10, 16, 25 and 40.
The front plate carries a threaded boss on to which is screwed the lens hood. This hood houses an indoor/outdoor conversion filter ('Wratten' No 85) which is operated by a knob projecting through the side of the plate. The footage indicator is located in the cover and embodied in the locking knob and is in the form of a cam which rides on the film on the supply spool. A standard 1/4' Whitworth thread tripod nut is located at the base of the camera and a 5/16 UNC nut at the top of the camera which is for the attachment of the Brownie 8 Movielight.
Camera House Price: £9.00
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Looking after your camera
Use a Camera Bag
A camera bag does more than just protect the camera against scratches and dust: It keeps it safe from rain because many are waterproof on the outside.
Be Very Careful Around the LCD Screen and Camera Lens
Use only special equipment to clean your camera’s LCD screen and camera lens. Buy a special cleaning kit that includes liquid solutions, microfiber cloths and brushes that have been specially designed to clean your camera lens.
Never Leave Your Batteries in Your Camera for Too Long
Many camera batteries are now alkaline or lithium formats. If you keep your camera with the batteries inside of it in a moist area, then the batteries can get corrosive. So if you’re thinking about just putting your camera on the shelf for several months, do yourself a favor and remove them.
Turn Your Camera Off Prior to Doing Anything
Before you do anything to your camera, always keep in mind that it should be turned off first. No matter what it is—swapping lenses, changing memory cards or disconnecting or attaching cables—your camera should be turned off.
Cold and Wet Weather Can Wreak Havoc on Your Camera Body
Take your camera out only in a waterproof bag. If the weather’s unusually cold, just wrap your camera in a plastic bag that has silica desiccant packets for the reduction of moisture. It’s also a smart idea to have a soft towel with you to wipe off any moisture, just in case it should get on your camera.
Good Memory Card Care Is Good Camera Care
Only transport your memory cards inside of a protective caseMake sure the memory cards stay dust-free at all times. When removing memory cards, make sure you do so indoors or in non-dusty situations.
Make sure that you keep memory cards only in cool places. Never keep them in places where they may heat up, like dashboards or glove compartments.
Never place your memory cards close to magnetic sources. Examples of magnetic sources are things such as audio speakers, TV monitors and actual magnets.
Use a Filter to Protect Your Camera Lens
The lens of your camera is naturally fragile. As such, it’s susceptible to scratches, cracks, dents…you name it. A UV filter will not only will you give your lens a fighting chance, but you’ll also enhance the quality of your pictures.
Condensation Can Be Controlled
Condensation normally happens when you move your camera between different temperatures.
Allow your camera a chance to naturally get used to the hotter environment. Don’t place it inside a closed plastic bag when transporting it between different temperatures! Just let the camera sit in the humid temperature for a while, until condensation disappears.
If this still doesn’t get rid of all of it, you can utilize a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining moisture and marks left behind from the condensation.
