Canon Single-8 518 with Canon C-8 9.5–47.5mm f/1.8 Zoom Lens

The Canon Single-8 518 is a compact and well-built motion picture camera designed for Fujifilm’s Single-8 film format—a direct competitor to Kodak’s Super 8. Featuring a fast and sharp Canon C-8 9.5–47.5mm f/1.8 zoom lens, this camera offers excellent image quality and smooth motor-driven operation, ideal for creative filmmakers, collectors, or anyone looking to explore vintage 8mm cinema.

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Key Features

• Brand: Canon

• Camera Type: Single-8 film movie camera (Fujifilm format)

• Lens: Canon Zoom Lens C-8 9.5–47.5mm f/1.8 (5x zoom)

• Focus: Manual focus with macro capability

• Aperture: Manual and automatic exposure control

• Shutter: Electronic, built-in behind-the-lens

• Zoom: Motorized and manual zoom operation

• Viewfinder: Reflex-type with adjustable diopter

• Filming Speed: Typically 18 fps (check version)

• Power Supply: AA batteries for motor; button cell for metering (if applicable)

• Microphone: No built-in sound recording (silent film)

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Condition

Used – Good condition. The camera shows minor cosmetic wear but functions well. The Canon C-8 zoom lens is clean, with smooth focus and zoom rings. Aperture blades operate correctly, and the motor runs when powered. Not tested with film.

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What’s Included

• Canon Single-8 518 camera body

• Canon Zoom Lens C-8 9.5–47.5mm f/1.8 (built-in)

• Hand strap 
  

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