Lens: f1.0/8.5-25.5mm / macro / 43mm filter thread

Zoom: auto/manual

Frame rates: 18 + single frame

Exposure: auto / backlight adjustment (2 stops)

Film EI setting: (Artificial light) 40, 160, 250 ASA, (Daylight) 25, 100, 160 ASA

Shutter degree: 220

Viewfinder: diopter correction / Aerial image focussing / Indicators: underexposure, battery check,

transport, macro

Sound: no

Batteries: 2x 1.5V AA

Extras: remote socket (mechanical cable release)

Year of Production: 1975-1983

Weight: 580g with batteries

Used value: 20-30 USD

Instruction manual: Canon 310XL manual at mondofoto

Made in Taiwan ROC

Also available refurbished as Rhonda Cam

Original Prices:

Japan, 1975: 44500 yen

Western Germany and Berlin (West), 1976: 498DM (approx. 255 EUR)

eBay Prices:

USD 22.50 (+ USD 0.00 shipping) in 07/2007

The Kodak Company introduced Super 8mm film in 1965 as an easier, cheaper, and overall better option for home movies. The film was easily loaded into the camera, and was sent away to be processed. Film was available in black and white or color, and were silent until 1973; when Kodak added a magnetic sound strip to the side of the film. With the addition of the sound strip, the filmmaker was able to record sound separately, and then had it played together with their final film. This technology was revolutionary as it could be used by everyday people and artists alike, however, with the later inventions like the VHS camcorder, Super-8 sales slowly declined. Kodak ended production of cameras that use Super-8 film for many years, but due to its recent popularity, they announced that an updated model will be available in Fall 2016.