Canon Auto Zoom 2018 Electronic
A silent Super 8 cartridge camera prototype with a 20x zoom lens, exhibited by Canon in 1970.
Overview
The Canon Auto Zoom 2018 Electronic was a prototype silent Super 8 cartridge camera developed by Canon. It was never commercially produced, existing only as a concept model demonstrated in 1970. The camera's standout feature was its 20x zoom lens, an ambitious specification for its time, which contributed to its high production costs and prevented it from reaching the market.
Specifications
| Lens | f: 1.8 \ F: 7-140 |
| Zooming ratio | 20x |
Context
In 1970, Canon exhibited the Auto Zoom 2018 prototype at Photokina in Cologne, Germany. The camera attracted attention for its 20x zoom capability, but it was ultimately deemed not commercially viable due to prohibitively high production costs.
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