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Canon Zoom 518 / Zoom 318 movie camera User manual
User manual for Canon Zoom 518 / Zoom 318 movie camera. 36 pages in English. Read the original PDF, download or print a copy without registration.
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- Canon
- Model / document
- Canon Zoom 518 / Zoom 318 movie camera
- Document type
- User manual
- Language
- English
- Pages
- 36
- File size
- 10.7 MB
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- Movie cameras & projectors
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Film Type Shutter Lc:k
window Dial
Side Cover
Latch
Shutter Release
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lnsert Super 8 film cartridge. Remove the lens cap. Look through the viewfinder.View original page 6Page 7 · Read text
Focus, and check whether the exposure meter needle is within Rotate zooming lever and Press the shutter release the proper range. adjust size of subject. b utto n.View original page 7
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FEATURES OF SUPER 8 SYSTEM
Simple Film Loading Golor Temperature Gonversion Filter
Canon Zoom 51.8 and 318 incorporate the new A Color Conversion A type filter for conversion of
Super 8 system. Just slip in the entire Super 8 color temperature has been built into the optical
cartridge which holds a continuous SO-foot length of system. This enables the use of tungsten type film
film. in daylight. When shooting under artificial light,
Film Speed is Automatically Set the conversion can be easily made by simply setting
The Super 8 cartridges have differently positioned upright the filter conversion pin on the trigger grip.
slots according to the type of film. Therefore, when When using daylight film from the beginning, the
filter is automatically removed with the insertion ofthe film cartridge is slipped into the camera the film
speed is automatically set and properly exposed the film cartridge and shooting can be performed
pictures can always be shot. in that condition.View original page 8Page 9 · Read text
SPECIFICATIONS
Ganon Zoom 518 Filming speed : 18 fps.
micromotor Type: 8mm cine camera, employing Super 8 film Film Drive: Electrically powered
cartridge. Not necessary to turn cartridge over. provides continuous automatic filming of the full
Frame Size : 4 x 5.4mm Super 8 size film. 15m (50ft.) length of the film.
Lens : F 1.8 with zooming range of 9.5-47.5mm. Power for Drive: Three 1.5V penlight batteries. battery switch with con' L L-component, 14-element construction. Zoom Shutter Release : Mercury
ratio, l:5. Zooming is manual by rotation of lens tinuous running and safety lock.
barrel. Zoom range can be extended to super'tele' Footage Counter: Countable up to Soft. Automati' cally resets when new cartridge is inserted. photo ( 15.6-78mm) with optional tele-converter. For checking film advance' Viewfinder : Parallax-free single lens reflex type, Film Transport Indicator : ment. including 4 prisms and 11-element lens construc- Battery Tester : Push-button actuated indicator tion. Built-in prism screen focusing system and shows power level of micromotor batteries.
exposure meter indicator: Eyepiece can be adjust' Size : 206 x 1O1 x 55mm (8lr/stt x 4" x2l/g"lI ed to the eyesight of photographer. Weight : l, L0O grams (2\b. 6l/z oz.l
- co n veTter T3x, etc. Exposure Meter: Through-the'lens system, with Acces s o rlEi: Trl geeaEaiF4, te I e highly sensitive CdS meter. Batteries for EE sys'
tems are two 1.3V fi 625. Ganon Zoom 318
: EE System: Film sensitivity, filming speed and Similar to model 518, with the following exceptions F 1.8 with zooming range of 10-30 mm. aperture setting are coupled. Aperture warning Lens : 1 :3. 1O-component, l'2'element marks for under- or over-exposure are shown in Zoom ratio, construction. viewfinder. Automatic adjustment for filters. Focusing: Zone focus system, set by rotation of Film Speed Range : With tungsten type film, ASA front lens.
25-L6O. With daylight type film, ASA 16-100. Viewfinder : Contains 4 prisms and 12-element lens Film sensitivity is set automatically'. construction.
CCA Filter : Built into camera, automatically cor- Bod" Color: Brown rects for exposure of tungsten film for daylight Size: 199 x 101x 55mm (7Te" x4" x216"lI use. Determined by cartridge used, or manually Weight: 1,050 grams (2\b. 4s/aoz.l
from outside. Note : llo TeTe-convelter lS avallable tOrtnsmodel,View original page 9Page 10 · Read text
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MERCURY BATTERIES it'B . $
Before inserting the mercury batteries into the
camera, wipe all poles clean of all fingerprints
or stains with a dry cloth. Unclean batteries may
cause corrosion and damage the contact points.
Before using Canon Zoom 518 or 31g, load it with lWhen not in use for a long period, remove the
the two mercury batteries packed in a separate mercury batteries and keep in a dry place.envelope. lf the batteries are not inserted, the
electric eye (EE) mechanism will not function.
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LOADING OF MERCURY BATTERY
Screw in the inner cover of the mercury batteryI Remove the outer cover of the mercury battery
knob compartment by turning it to the right. t bv turning the outer cover ffTf""t$.:nt
Attach the outer cover of the mercury battery f inner cover of the mercury battery compartment. l, by turning it to the left.2:;;mi5. lBe sure the mercury batteries are inserted in the
the central contact side of the two mer. correct direction. Otherwise the EE mechanism
batteries inwards and insert. will not function properly.3:::;
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REPLACING OF MERCURY BATTERIES
When the shutter lock dial is set at L the EE circuit i Use two 1.3V f 625 batteries of the same make -is cut off. When set at R or O the electric circuit equivalent to Mallory RM 625, Eveready E 625,
is switched on and the exposure meter functions. GE f 625, National M-1D, Toshiba TH'MC. A mercury
1f the exposure meter needle inside the viewfinder battery can ordinarily be used for one and a half
does not move after setting the shutter lock dial at yea rs.
R or O and aiming the camera at the sky or other I Be sure to replace the two mercury batteries
bright places, the mercury batteries m ust be re- sim ultaneously.
placed.
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EYEPIEGE ADJUSTMENT
. LOADING OF DRY BATTERIES Insert three 1.5V penlight (size AA) batteries,
facing towards the front Loosen the battery compartment opening-clos- with the (*) poles I ing knob by turning it to the left. according to the instructions inside the battery t compartment.
' the top cover by sliding it backwards. lWhen the camera is not to be used for a prolonged
zRemove period of time, remove the dry batteries.View original page 13Page 15 · Read text
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BATTERY CHECK lf the needle is in the blue zone, it means the
batteries have sufficient capacity. lf the needleAfter the dry batteries have been loaded, check to means the batteriessee whether the capacity of the batteries is suffi' is not in the blue zone, it
must be replaced.cient.
Press the red button at the bottom of the camera f Always check the battery tester before shooting.a
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LOADING AND UNLOADING OF
FILM CARTRIDGE FIIM
cover I OOen the side cover by sliding the side latch in the direction of the arrow. I
6Slide the Super 8 film cartridge in, right.side.
cAN0N Z00|v| 518 f up, towards the front of the camera, and r ssl the film cartridge into position by pressingthen
cA1'|0N Z00lvl 3l I down on it.
fctose the side cover by pressing it.
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Set the shutter lock dial at R and press the further until F appears, and then take out theI end|| thutter button. lf a film winding sound can be cartridge. No flip over or rehandling at the
heard and the white dot in the film transport is necessary.
indicator revolves, it means preparations for shoot- lThe footage counter automatically resets to 0
ing have been completed. when the cartridge is taken out.
E The super 8 cartridge contains a continuous
Jl SO-toot length of film. Stop shooting when the
footage counter indicates 50, advance the film
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SHOOTING NIIIM
FOCUSTNG-CANON ZOOM 518
Turn the focusing ring and get the subject into focus.
Canon Zoom 518 has a prism screen rangefinder
built into the center of the viewfinder. Adjust thecAt{0t{ z00M 518 focus so that the subject can be seen most clearly
CAN0t,| Z00frl 318 through this prism screen rangefinder.
The aligned image can be seen more accurately and
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I SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON I Safety Lock When the shutter release button is pressed, shooting When the shutter lock dial is set at L, the mer- I starts and the footage counter advances simulta- cury battery circuit is disconnected. The shut-
I neously. The shutter lock dial must be set at R. ter release button is also locked and prevents in-
The shutter lock dial performs the following two advertent film advance.
functions :
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HIEilTI
fi Running Lock CABLE RELEASE SOCKET
f S"tthe shutter lock dial at R and then press the When shooting movies using a tripod, use the cable - shutter release button. Next, if the shutter lock release by screwing it into the cable release socket.
dial is set at O, while still pressing the shutter
release button, the shutter release button will re-
main in a pressed down condition even after the
finger is taken off the shutter release button.
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FOLDING TYPE TRIGGER GRIP
usE oF AccEssoRtEs
The shutter can be released while firmly holding the
camera by the trigger grip. Use of the trigger grip is
recommended for easier handling.
I Unfold the grip, align the connecting parts of the
I grip and camera, and attach the grip onto the camera by screwing the attachment screw into
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|| Hold the grip with the right hand and pull the verting the color temperature becomes necessary.
f trigger. The shutter will function and the film To eliminate the trouble of attaching a filter every
I will advance. time you want to shoot in daylight, a Color Con'
ti Wfren folding the grip, pull the lever down' version A type filter has been built into the optical
shooting for daylight Thus, of the camera.! waras. system as it the camera you use type film with tungsten r TRIGGER GRIP AND COLOR TEMPERATURE is.ll coruvERsroN-r When tungsten type film is used for daylight In case you want to shoot under artificial lighting,
shooting, a Color Conversion A type filter for con- stand up the color conversion filter cancellation
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www.butkus.us pin of the grip before attaching it onto the camera' Please bear in mind that proper color photo' This pin will eliminate the built'in Color Conversion graphV cannot be performed if the above'mentioned A type filter from the optical system and shooting manipulations are not followed correctly. under artificial lighting becomes possible. Use of lWhen using black and white or daylight typeblue lamp is not necessary. You may use ordinary color films, the Color Conversion A type filter is flood lamps or spotlights. automatically eliminated with the insertion of the lWhen the grip is not attached to the camera, or film cartridge. When shooting under artificial light' when the grip is attached to the camera with the ing with daylight type color film, use blue lamp or color conversion filter cancellation pin folded, the Color Conversion B tYPe filter.camera is set for daylight shooting'View original page 27
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REMOTE CONTROL SWITCH
With the use of the remote control switch you can When the release button of the remote control
operate the camera from a distance. switch is pressed down and slid in the direc-
lnsert the plug of the remote control switch tion of the arrow. the film advances and is set
cord into the remote control switch socket of into running lock condition.
lWhen disconnecting the cord of the remote con-I the camera. trol switch from the camera, be sure to return the Set the shutter lock dial ?t . , while pressing shutter lock dial of the camera to R first. the shutter release button, to set the camera lf the cord of the remote control switch is discon-2 in running lock condition. nected from the camera before the shutter lock
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