Used Canon Auto Zoom 518 SV | Super8 | U7

The Canon Auto Zoom 518 SV is a Super 8 movie camera introduced in 1971 and designed for advanced amateur filmmaking during the peak of home cinema production. It features a bright Canon 9.5-47.5mm f/1.8 zoom lens with a 5x zoom range, offering strong low-light performance and versatile framing options for handheld shooting. The camera uses a through-the-lens CdS metering system with both automatic and manual exposure control, giving users more flexibility while filming. Its single-lens reflex viewfinder includes a microprism focusing aid along with exposure and film-status indicators for more precise operation. The 518 SV supports multiple frame rates including 18 fps, 24 fps, slow motion, and single-frame shooting, making it capable of a wide variety of cinematic effects. Built with Canon’s durable all-metal styling and powered by standard AA batteries, the camera remains a respected and highly collectible Super 8 model among vintage film enthusiasts.