Bauer Star 4 K40 with Neovaron 1.8/936mm Super 8 Movie Camera

Description

Bauer Star 4 K40 with Neovaron 1.8/936mm
Super 8 Movie Camera

The Bauer Star 4 K40 is a compact and user-friendly Super 8 camera designed for enthusiasts and aspiring filmmakers. Manufactured in Germany by the reputable Braun Nuremberg company, the Star 4 K40 was optimized for Kodak Kodachrome 40 film (hence the “K40” designation), offering reliable automatic exposure and solid optical performance in a portable form.

Equipped with a Neovaron 1.8/936mm zoom lens (4x zoom), it delivers a bright maximum aperture of f/1.8, allowing for filming in a range of lighting conditions. The macro function enables close-up shots with surprising clarity, and the zoom range is well-suited for everyday filming scenarios.

Key Features

• Film format: Super 8 (cartridge-based)

• Lens: Bauer Neovaron 936mm f/1.8 zoom lens (4x)

• Focus: Manual focus with macro function

• Exposure: Automatic exposure with CdS cell metering

• Film speeds: Automatically reads film speeds from cartridge notches (not manual selectable)

• Viewfinder: Reflex type with bright image and parallax correction

• Frame rate: 18 fps (standard for Super 8)

• Power: Typically powered by AA batteries (exact configuration may vary)

• Microphone: Built-in for sound versions (check model variantsome are silent)

Condition

Good condition

Whats Included

• Bauer Star 4 K40 camera body

• Neovaron 1.8/936mm zoom lens (built-in)

• Hand strap

• Battery compartment cover