🎥 Super 8 cameras – experience the analogue art of film

A Super 8 camera is an analog film device that records moving images on Super 8 film—a narrow-format film format developed in the 1960s for amateur filmmakers. It operates purely mechanically or semi-automatically and stores images chemically on film, not digitally.

When filming, the Super 8 film is transported from a cassette through the camera, exposed frame by frame, and mechanically advanced. Some models have automatic exposure or zoom lenses; others are purely manual.

Super 8 has larger image windows and side perforations for smoother scrolling—ideal for home theater. Regular 8mm (Double 8) and 16mm film are technically different and incompatible.

You need special Super 8 film cassettes , such as those from Kodak. These contain approximately 15 meters of film, which at 18 frames per second gives a running time of approximately 3.5 minutes.

Yes! Kodak continues to produce Super 8 color and black-and-white films, such as Vision3 and Tri-X . These are available online—and they're still developing fresh film.

After filming, you send the cassette to a lab that offers Super 8 processing. Many labs even offer digitization—for a combination of analogue look and digital availability.

Theoretically, yes—with the appropriate knowledge, chemistry, and tank. In practice, professional development is usually more advisable, especially with color film.

Absolutely. The technology still works decades later – as long as the camera is in good condition. All you need is film, batteries (depending on the model), and a little patience while filming.

A Super 8 cassette lasts for approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds at 18 fps (frames per second). Higher frame rates (e.g., 24 fps) reduce the running time accordingly.

Many models require AA batteries for the motor. Some cameras with light meters also use button cells. The exact information is usually found in the battery compartment or the manual.

Some Super 8 cameras have a built-in light meter. If not, or if you want to be on the safe side, an external light meter is useful—especially with manually adjustable cameras.

Our used film cameras are manually inspected before sale and classified into the following condition categories:

• Good: Technically fully functional with minor signs of wear. Motor operation, film transport, and image ejection tested.
• Acceptable: Functional, but with significant wear or a slightly delayed response from the drive or trigger.
• Defect: Not functional – suitable as decoration or spare parts dispenser.

We check these functions:

• ✅ Film transport
• ✅ Lens

We do not check these points:

• ❌ Exposure control or film speed setting
• ❌ Sound recording function (if available)

Please note: Each camera is unique. Visual variations such as logos, serial numbers, or signs of wear are possible. We do not conduct long-term tests with film or battery life.

Delivery within Germany usually takes 1–3 business days . You will receive a shipping confirmation with a tracking link.

Yes – you can cancel your order within 1 month . You can find details in our cancellation policy .

Yes – every camera is tested for functionality before shipping. Any limitations are clearly stated in the product description.

Typically, the camera is sold without film or accessories. If accessories such as a case, manual, or cassettes are included, this will be explicitly mentioned in the offer.