Canon Cine 8-T (1956)
A double 8mm movie camera released by Canon in 1956, marking the company's entry into the motion picture camera market.
Overview
The Canon Cine 8-T is a double 8mm movie camera produced by Canon in 1956. It represents Canon's first foray into movie camera manufacturing, expanding beyond still photography equipment. The camera features a turret lens mount with two included Canon bayonet mount lenses: 13mm and 38mm. It was designed with advanced features for its format, including automatic parallax correction, thru-the-lens focusing, and a universal select-a-view finder—claimed to be unique among 8mm cameras at the time.
Specifications
| Film format | Double 8mm |
| Lens mount | Canon bayonet mount |
| Included lenses | 13mm and 38mm |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 57 x 137 x 193 mm |
| Weight | 1200 g (body only) |
Design
The camera includes automatic parallax correction, thru-the-lens focusing, and a universal select-a-view finder. These features were marketed as exclusive to the Cine 8-T among 8mm movie cameras. It uses a turret lens mount housing two interchangeable Canon bayonet mount lenses.
Context
The Canon Cine 8-T was introduced in 1956, marking Canon's expansion into movie cameras. It followed earlier still camera developments and represented the company's first motion picture camera release.
Market
The Canon Cine 8-T is described as a rare find and an attractive piece for collectors. It appears in current market listings, including on eBay.
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