Eumig Nautica

marketed in 1979

silent super 8 cartridge

lens: Multicoated Eumig Panorama-Viennon f: 1.9 \ F: 9-30 mm

zooming ratio: 3.3x

lens settings (2 options): PMA and Zoom (1)

focusing: free (2)

zooming: manual

filter size: 46 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece: +/- 5 diopetrs

viewfinder information: under-exposure warning signal, backlight correction signal, film transport signal, film end signal, PMA range signal

exposure: auto and manual exposure control; not TTL EE, CdS cell

film speed: automatic for 25/40 and 100/160 only (daylight/tungsten)

backlight correction button: yes

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, with filter control switch

shutter opening angle: 190 degrees

filming speed: 18 fps, single frame

sound: no

remote control socket: no

cable release socket: yes

accessory socket: 1/4" (3)

handle: detachable

film counter: yes

depth indicator: yes (4)

battery check button: yes

power source:  2 x AA batteries only

weight: 1150 g

dimensions: 70 x 92 x 171 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Austria by Eumig

  • first submarine 8 mm camera, presented in Photokina 1978 as Eumig Sportmaster

  • (1) this camera has wide angle attachment (PM Aspheric, F: 5.3 mm) that can be used both above and below the surface; this attachment also offers macro filming. This camera also has a underwatter zoom lens attachment (F: 14-45 mm)

  • (2) servofocus is kind of focus-free mechanism: zoom and focus are locked for moving only within maximum depth-of-field

  • (3)for frame finder

  • (4) waterproof down to 40 m

  • Nautica has a Surf Set (wind surfing) for holding the camera at the sail

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