Canon Auto Zoom 512 – High-End Super 8 Movie Camera with Ultra Bright f/1.2 Zoom Lens

Canon Auto Zoom 512 – High-End Super 8 Movie Camera with Ultra Bright f/1.2 Zoom Lens

The Canon Auto Zoom 512 is a premium Super 8 film camera introduced in the early 1970s, designed for filmmakers who wanted professional features in a portable form. Fitted with the fast Canon Zoom Lens C-8 9.5–47.5mm f/1.2 Macro, this camera delivers outstanding low-light performance and sharp, vivid images with excellent depth of field control. The macro mode adds creative flexibility for close-up cinematography.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Canon

• Film Format: Super 8

• Lens: Canon Zoom Lens C-8 9.5–47.5mm f/1.2 Macro (5× zoom)

• Aperture Range: f/1.2–22

• Focus: Manual focus with macro capability

• Zoom: Power zoom and manual zoom

• Shutter: Electronic shutter with variable exposure control

• Light Metering: CdS exposure sensor with automatic/manual override

• Frame Rates: 18 fps (standard) and single frame (for animation)

• Viewfinder: Reflex with parallax-corrected framing and exposure info

• Power Supply: AA batteries for camera operation, button cells for light meter

Condition

Used – Good Condition. The camera shows signs of use consistent with age. The lens is clear with no haze or fungus. Zoom and focus operate smoothly. Light meter is tested and functional. Viewfinder is clean. The macro mode engages correctly.

What’s Included

• Canon Auto Zoom 512 Super 8 Camera

• Canon Zoom Lens C-8 9.5–47.5mm f/1.2 Macro (built-in)

• Lens cap (if available)

• Hand strap or handle (if attached)