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'''Kodak Super 8 Camera'''
 
'''Kodak Super 8 Camera'''
  
 
*''Lens mount:'' standard C-mount
 
*''Lens mount:'' standard C-mount
 
*''Lens:'' camera is sold with a f1.2/6mm Ricoh lens
 
*''Lens:'' camera is sold with a f1.2/6mm Ricoh lens
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*''Frame rates:'' 18, 24, 25, 36 (all crystal sync)
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*''Frame rates:'' 18, 24, 25, 36 (only 24 and 25fps are crystal sync)
 
*''Film EI setting:'' manual (via EVF)
 
*''Film EI setting:'' manual (via EVF)
 
*''Viewfinder:'' no optical TTL-viewfinder, only an EVF (a 4" display with standard definition video input and swivels +/- 45 degrees)
 
*''Viewfinder:'' no optical TTL-viewfinder, only an EVF (a 4" display with standard definition video input and swivels +/- 45 degrees)
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** connector for headphones
 
** connector for headphones
 
** integrated light-meter (but without connection to the lens' iris)
 
** integrated light-meter (but without connection to the lens' iris)
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*''Year of Production:'' ?? (in January 2018, the first demo-clips shot with a "production ready prototype" were shown)
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** Pelican Case
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*''Original price of the limited edition (grey body):'' approx. 1000 US$ (first announcements from CES 2016), approx. 2000 US$ (announcements from CES 2017), approx. 2000-2500 US$ (announcements from CES 2018), no official price tag yet (January 2018)
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** Micro USB Charging Cable(s) and Power Adapter (US-style plug only)
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*''Original price of the regular version (black or white body):'' approx. 450 to 750 US$ (first announcements from CES 2016), no official price tag yet (January 2018)
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** Cleaning Cloth
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** A cartridge KODAK TRI-X Black & White Reversal Film 7266
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** Getting Started Guide
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** Pistol Grip with trigger
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*''Year of Production:'': 2023-?? (in January 2018, the first demo-clips shot with a "production ready prototype" were shown)
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*''Original price of the limited edition in November/December 2023 (white or black body):'' 5495 US$ (only sold in the US)
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*''Older price announcements:''
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**''limited edition (grey body):''
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***approx. 1000 US$ (first announcements from CES 2016)
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***approx. 2000 US$ (announcements from CES 2017)
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***approx. 2000-2500 US$ (announcements from CES 2018)
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**''regular version (black or white body):''
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***approx. 450 to 750 US$ (first announcements from CES 2016)
 
*''Instruction manual:'' At least US-English
 
*''Instruction manual:'' At least US-English
 
*''Supported Super8-cartridge-types:'' Only standard "silent" cartridges with usually with 50ft/15m of film
 
*''Supported Super8-cartridge-types:'' Only standard "silent" cartridges with usually with 50ft/15m of film
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==Comments==
 
==Comments==
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Originally announced in 2016, it took Kodak until 2023 to actually start the first regular production run. But finally, Kodak announced the limited production to begin and started taking customers on a wait list in November 2023. The first cameras were shipped to the customers on December 4th, 2023.
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* [https://www.kodak.com/en/motion/page/super-8-camera/ Kodak announces limited production of new Super 8 camera]
  
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In January 2016, Kodak announced a new Super 8 camera to build a bridge between film and digital video. Kodak has not announced a product name yet.
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Apparently the camera mechanics are made by [[:Category:Logmar|Logmar]] - see [https://www.logmar.dk/humboldt-s8/ Logmar's "Humboldt" project]
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The control panel works via the EVF, and the settings are applied through a jog wheel as user interface.
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The camera is strictly manual.
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Kodak announcements at:
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==Links==
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* [https://www.kodak.com/US/en/consumer/products/super8/super8-camera/default.htm camera's main page]
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* [https://www.kodak.com/en/motion/page/super-8-camera Kodak's main page for the camera (English)]
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* [https://www.kodak.com/us/en/consumer/Product/Product_Specs/?contentId=4294993082&TaxId=4294969683 specification]
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* [https://www.kodak.com/content/pdfs/KODAK-SUPER-8-Camera-user-manual.pdf English User Manual]
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* [https://www.kodak.com/content/pdfs/KODAK-SUPER-8-Camera-datasheet.pdf English Datasheet]
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* [https://www.kodak.com/content/zip-files/KODAK-Super8-Camera-hires-images.zip Kodak's high resolution images of the camera]
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170118091314/http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/consumer/Product/ProductResource/?producttaxid=4294969683 archived resources (=more images from the design-study-phase)]
 
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20170118091314/http://www.kodak.com/ek/US/en/consumer/Product/ProductResource/?producttaxid=4294969683 archived resources (=more images from the design-study-phase)]
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Apparently the camera mechanics are made by [[:Category:Logmar|Logmar]]
 
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A working prototype of the camera appeared at the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show, and it was revealed that Kodak had missed the 2016 release date because of input they received from the Super 8 community that necessitated a minor redesign. The company's current plans are to release an initial run of 2000 cameras, followed by a less expensive production run.
 
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In addition to the initial "limited" model, feedback from the Super 8 community led Kodak to consider the possibility of an entire product line of cameras at different price points.
 
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In January 2018, it's still unclear when this camera will be available and whether it will be a "Super8"-camera (with the lens centred for Super8 and just a wider gate) or a "Max8"-camera (with the lens centred for the wider image).
 
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==Reviews==
 
==Reviews==
 
==eBay Auctions==
 
==eBay Auctions==
 
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<ebay></ebay>

Latest revision as of 18:54, 7 December 2023

Kodak Super 8 Camera

  • Lens mount: standard C-mount
  • Lens: camera is sold with a f1.2/6mm Ricoh lens
  • Frame rates: 18, 24, 25, 36 (only 24 and 25fps are crystal sync)
  • Film EI setting: manual (via EVF)
  • Viewfinder: no optical TTL-viewfinder, only an EVF (a 4" display with standard definition video input and swivels +/- 45 degrees)
  • Batteries: Integrated battery and charger via standard USB wall adapter (at the moment it looks like the battery can't be replaced)
  • Sound: "sepdig" (separate digital sound recording via integrated microphone on SD-card; to be sync'ed in post; file-format, file system and supported SD-cards still to be announced)
  • Extras:
    • extended Max-8 gate
    • support for an external monitor/video recorder (via mini-HDMI)
    • connector for headphones
    • integrated light-meter (but without connection to the lens' iris)
    • Pelican Case
    • Micro USB Charging Cable(s) and Power Adapter (US-style plug only)
    • Cleaning Cloth
    • A cartridge KODAK TRI-X Black & White Reversal Film 7266
    • Getting Started Guide
    • Pistol Grip with trigger
  • Year of Production:: 2023-?? (in January 2018, the first demo-clips shot with a "production ready prototype" were shown)
  • Original price of the limited edition in November/December 2023 (white or black body): 5495 US$ (only sold in the US)
  • Older price announcements:
    • limited edition (grey body):
      • approx. 1000 US$ (first announcements from CES 2016)
      • approx. 2000 US$ (announcements from CES 2017)
      • approx. 2000-2500 US$ (announcements from CES 2018)
    • regular version (black or white body):
      • approx. 450 to 750 US$ (first announcements from CES 2016)
  • Instruction manual: At least US-English
  • Supported Super8-cartridge-types: Only standard "silent" cartridges with usually with 50ft/15m of film

Images[edit]

Kodak super 8 camera 2016.jpg Super 8 Hero White.jpg Super 8 LCD White.jpg

Comments[edit]

Originally announced in 2016, it took Kodak until 2023 to actually start the first regular production run. But finally, Kodak announced the limited production to begin and started taking customers on a wait list in November 2023. The first cameras were shipped to the customers on December 4th, 2023.

Apparently the camera mechanics are made by Logmar - see Logmar's "Humboldt" project

Links[edit]

Reviews[edit]

eBay Auctions[edit]

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