At first glance, the Zeiss Ikon Movikon 8 doesn't look like an 8mm film camera.
8mm film cameras usually adopt a vertical, tall and thin design, in which the two film reels are positioned vertically, such that the film bed can fit easily and directly into the film port. The Movikon 8 instead adopts a horizontal, short and fat design. The 2 spools of film are arranged horizontally, where the film is twisted 90 degrees before entering the spool and then is twisted another 90 degrees after exiting the spool.
Zeiss Ikon began marketing the Movikon 8 in 1952. It has a cast metal body with a rippled gray finish, perfectly steam molded, with all corners rounded. It has a strong space design feel, or it can look like a submarine.
The front of the camera and even the film spool are embossed with the classic Zeiss Ikon logo.
Spring motor drive, manual winding for all operations, no battery needed
Shooting modes: Movies (I mode) and Photos (E mode).
Fixed film speed, at 16 fps
Movitar lens, 10 mm F/1.9, focus range 0.2 meters - infinity, f/stop settings 16, 11, 8, 5.6, 4, 2.8, 1.9.
Support for interchangeable lenses, hot shoe for external viewfinder attached
Standard cable release attachment
Tripod hole on the bottom of the camera