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.
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