Simplomat Zoom 8
Camera
Sekonic Inc.
Japanese, estab. 1951
Simplomat Zoom 8
ca. 1960
Metal, glass, and fabric
Overall: 9 1/2 × 3 × 8 in. (24.1 × 7.6 × 20.3 cm)
Gift of Myron Bernhardt
DescriptionTwo-toned grey and chrome, rectangular, 8mm, spring motorized motion picture camera with reflex eye level view finder, f/1.8 zoom lens, automatic exposure, single frame exposure, revolving film compartment, grey handle grip and black cloth strap. The camera accepts dual 25 foot spools.
Inscriptions Engraved in red and black on motor dial on right side of camera: SEKONIC ZOOM 8 SIMPLOMAT / Printed in black and green on footage gauge on back of camera: S, 0-25 increments / Engraved in white on door on left side of camera: LOAD CAMERA, ONLY REVOLVE AFTER 25 FT. / Engraved in white on lens: S-RESONAR ZOOM LENS Y f/1.8 11.5-32mm NO.6181122 / Engraved in green and white on selenium ring: ASA 10, 20, 25, 40, 80, 160, 250, 320, DIN 26, 23, 20, 17, 14, 11 / Printed in silver inside of camera: FULL SPOOL, EMPTY SPOOL / Engraved in black on spool inside of camera: V-140
