Canon 310 XL User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

Power Zoom Switch
Distance Scale
Focusing Ring
Zoom Lens —
Manual Zooming Lever/
Macro Set Lever
Shutter Release Lever
Cable Release Socket
CdS Photocell
Exposure Control Plate
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CCA Filter Switch
Film Compartment
Film Type Indicator
Dioptric Adjustment Ring
Tripod Socket
Folding Grip
Side Cover Opening Switch
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Canon 310XL Features
The Canon 310XL is a photography system
that enables the shooting of dark subjects and
indoor shooting, without any additional light,
because of its fast lens and wide-angle shutter,
and because of the high speed film which is
used with it. It is a slim and compact camera
with specifications that will satisfy not only the
beginning photographer, but, as a second
camera, expert photographers as well.
The Fastest (f/1.0) 3X Zoom Lens in the
World
With the fastest lens of any 8mm movie camera,
the Canon 310XL can clearly catch even very
dimly lit subjects. Despite the speed of f/1.0, its
newly designed lens construction of 13 ele¬
ments in 11 groups obtains sharp picture images
without flare at full aperture and excellent
color balance. In addition, the Canon 310XL is
most suitable for home movies with a consid¬
erable depth of field and wide angle within its
focal length of 8.5mm-25.5mm.
Easy Close-up Photography using the Macro¬
photography Mechanism
The macrophotography mechanism enables one
to shoot close-up photography without attach¬
ing any accessories. It can focus at a point
^ 21.5 cm from the film plane indicator by a
simple adjustment of the macro set lever. The
field size is then 84.4 x 118mm.
Bright Viewfinder with Filming Information
The viewfinder has a large exit pupil to pre¬
cisely catch dark subjects. Furthermore, the
battery check, macro-indication, underexposure
warning mark and film transport indicator are
all contained in the viewfinder.
Easy-to-Carry, Slim, Compact Design
Even though the Canon 310XL is a camera with
a large aperture f/1.0 lens, it has an extremely
compact design. The diameter of the filter is
only 43mm and the camera body is but 39mm
wide.
High Performance Exposure Meter with 1C
The exposure is accurately metered because
there is a built-in high performance exposure
meter with an 1C within the metering circuit
which is designed also to control the change in
voltage. As for the power source, 2 penlight
1.5V batteries are used to power the film
transport, auto zoom and exposure metering
functions.
Other Characteristics
Exposure control plate for shooting against the
light. A safety switch prevents accidental shoot¬
ing. One set of batteries conveniently powers all
the electric functions. Viewfinder Information.

Technical Data
Type: SLR type Super 8 with XL mechanism
Frame Size: 5.8 x 4.2mm Super 8 size (Movie frame),
5.4 X 4mm (Projection frame)
Lens: Focal Length 8.5 — 25.5mm (Zoom Ratio 3)
f/1.0. Lens construction: 13 elements in 11 groups.
Coating: Spectra Coating. Filter thread size: 43mm.
Lens cap size: 45mm.
Macro Shooting Mechanism: Macro chooting mecha¬
nism is done by switching macro set lever. With the
focus set at infinity («>); close-up shooting at 21.5cm
from the film plane indicator is possible.
The field size is then 84.4 x 118mm.
Viewfinder: Single reflex aerial image system
(Viewfinder Information): Underexposure warning
mark; Film transport indicator; Battery check lamp;
Macro indication; Dioptric adjustment from —4 to +2
dpt. with eyecup.
EE Mechanism: Automatic exposure mechanism cou¬
pled to film speed and filming speed.
(Electric Eye System): Light measurement by a CdS
photocell through the window above the main lens.
Exposure Control Plate.
EE Metering Range: ASA 250 f/1.0 18fps; ASA
25 f/45 18fps, single frame
Film Speed: (Artificial light) ASA 40 160 250
(Daylight) ASA 25 100 160
Film Speed Setting: Automatically set when cartridge
Is loaded.
Color Temperature Adjustment CCA Filter: Built-in
CCA filter for correct color balance with tungsten film
under daylight and switch on camera body for quick
cancellation of filter under artificial light. Filter is
automatically cancelled when daylight type film car¬
tridge is inserted.
Filming Speeds: 18 fps, single frame
Angle of Shutter Opening: 220°
Drive System: Film drive with high-performance elec¬
tric micromotor and power zooming.
Power Source: 2 penlight batteries (3V).
Film drive; power zooming; measuring exposure;
Sufficient for 5 cartridges under normal temperatures;
One cartridge with new batteries when shooting single
frames.
Footage Counter: Automatically returns to S and
counts footage of exposed film. Coupled to the
removal of the cartridge.
Battery Check: A lamp in the viewfinder activated by
the check button.
Grip: Collapsible
Socket: Cable releaes socket
Switch: "ON-OFF" single frame switch used also as
safety switch.
Safety Mechanism: Switch to prevent unnecessary
battery consumption or shooting inadvertently.
Dimensions and Weight: 176 x 112 x 39mm;
(6-15/16" x 4-7/16" X 1-1/2"); 580g (1 lb. 4 ozs.
(including batteries)
Subject to change without notice.
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How to Film with
the Canon 310XL
1 Remove cap and unfold the grip.
2 Load the batteries.
3 C h e ck the batteries. (When main switch is
at "ON").
^ Perform dioptric adjustment by ad¬
justing the viewfinder.
5 Turn main switch to "ON",
g Insert the film.
Note:
When filming out-of-doors in daylight, you
should usually use the low speed film ASA 40.
If you are filming out-of-doors in daylight with
high speed film ASA 160, please use the Canon
Filter ND-4.
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1 Check CCA filter,
g Focus.
Q Check exposure.
'IQ Decide composition and pull shutter
release lever. (Verify that the film can
advance)
‘I'l Zoom as desired.
10 Remove the film when you finish
shooting.
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Instructions for Shooting
Unfold the Grip
Pull out the grip in the direction indicated by the
arrow. To fold It back, push it in the opposite
direction.
Opening and Closing the Film Compartment
“I To open the film compartment slide the safety
lock release in the direction of the arrow.
2 To close, simply push the cover In and it will
snap in place.
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Loading the Batteries
(The same batteries power the exposure meter,
zooming system and film drive).
Insert 2 new A A size batteries of the same brand
into the battery compartment. Be sure that the +
and — ends of each battery are in the proper
direction.
If the camera will not be used for a prolonged
period, remove the batteries and store them in a
dry place. (Batteries may leak and damage the
camera if left inserted for a long period of time.)
Main Switch
By turning the dial of the Main Switch to '"ON", all
electric circuits are connected. Similarly, at '"OFF"
all the circuits are disconnected, and, as a safety
measure, neither the shutter nor the zooming switch
can be operated.
* When the camera is not in use for a long period
of time turn the dial to "'OFF"', in order to
conserve battery energy. A red mark is visible
when the dial is in the position to let you
see at a glance that the power Is "'ON"'.
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Battery Check
If the capacity of the batteries is insufficient,
filming cannot be accomplished correctly. There¬
fore please remember to check the batteries occa-
sionally.
^ Turn the main switch to
2 While looking through the viewfinder, push the
battery check button.
If the lamp in the upper portion of the view¬
finder is lit, voltage is sufficient for filming.
When the lamp is not lit, replace batteries with new
ones.
Replacing Batteries
Always use batteries of the same brand. One set of
batteries is enough for five cartridges of film under
normal conditions.
While shooting single frames, if the capacity of
the batteries is insufficient, first turn the main
switch to "OFF", then replace the batteries.
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