Sankyo CM-800

This is the camera that started it all basically. I acquired it from a flea market in Trier for euros 4,50. I was just glad to see one in the flesh, I guess. Didn't know about checking the batt compartment for corrosion...or the lens for fungus...stuff like that. And so, upon taking it home and further inspecting it, here is what I got:

The battery compartment is heavily corroded (I think there were batteries when I opened it,..don't remember). Two of the contact springs have been replaced, which caused the battery contacts and the closing of the latch to be all screwed up.

There's some sort of tape near where the cartridge release. Maybe light is leaking in? And the lens is loose, but in fairly good condition.

Here are her specs (thanks to super8wiki):

year: 1969-70

lens: Sankyo zoom 1,8 / 7,5 - 60 mm

microprism focusing

auto/manual zoom

18, 36 + single frame

manual/auto exp

backlight control

no sound

made in Japan

manufacturer: Sankyo Seiki MFG co.

There you go. I might tinker with it a bit, but no expectations as to wether I can make it work. It makes a good,huge deco piece though.

Later!