Vintage Keystone 8mm Film K-808 Zoom Movie Camera 1963 Leather Case Clean Inside

The Keystone K-808 is an 8mm zoom movie camera, meaning it uses standard 8mm film and has a zoom lens for carrying the angle of view. It's a spring-wound camera, so it doesn't require batteries. The camera is designed for double 8 film, which is loaded in 25-foot rolls and provides 50 feet of footage after processing. The film chamber is very clean. Key Features: 8mm Film: Uses standard 8mm film, also known as double 8. Spring-wound Motor: No batteries needed for operation. Zoom Lens: Allows for adjusting the angle of view, offering more flexibility in framing shots. Manual Aperture: Requires manual adjustment of the aperture (f-stop) for controlling light. 16 Frames Per Second (FPS): Commonly shot at 16fps. Tripod Socket: Allows for mounting on a tripod for stable shots. Loading and Operation: Film Type: Uses double 8mm film, which is a 25-foot roll that is processed to yield 50 feet of film. Loading: The film is loaded into the camera's film compartment in dim light, ensuring the emulsion side (dull side) faces the lens. Winding: The camera needs to be wound up before each use. Shooting: The film is advanced frame by frame, and the footage counter is reset to S before shooting the second side of the film. Developing: The exposed film needs to be sent for developing and scanning *Included with purchase is the camera and leather case. The leather case has a lot of wear. See photos.