Nikon VN-810 (c. 1989)
Not much is documented about the Nikon VN-810. The most complete record is a listing in HI-Fi-Stereo-Buyers (1989, p.57). It calls the VN-810 an 8mm camcorder and prices it at $2,250. Nearly everything known about the model comes from that one entry.
The VN-810 has a 1/2-inch image sensor and a fast f/1.2 6x power zoom lens. Focus, exposure, and white balance are all automatic. It records up to 120 minutes on P6-120 tape and has a 0.6-inch electronic viewfinder. Controls include an edit switch, auto iris, backlight switch, and fade control. The body measures 16.25 × 9 × 5.63 inches.
- 8mm camcorder
- 1/2-inch image sensor
- f/1.2 6x power zoom lens
- Auto focus, auto exposure, continuous auto white balance
- 120-minute recording time with P6-120 tape
- 0.6-inch electronic viewfinder
- Edit switch, auto iris, backlight switch, fade control
- Dimensions: 16.25 × 9 × 5.63 in
- Listed price: $2,250 (1989)
Past that directory entry, the record goes quiet. No production dates, manual, or later coverage has surfaced. If you have one in a drawer or remember shooting with one, the Archive would like to know more.
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