Canon Auto Zoom 1218 User manual

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CCA Filter Switch
Shutter Lock Dial
Shutter Release Button/Cable Release Socket
Lens Hood Attachment Socket
Side Cover Latch
Film Type Window
Zoom Lens
Battery Test Button
for Penlight Batteries
Battery Test Button
for Mercury Batteries
Trigger Grip Attachment Screw
Trigger Grip Attachment Socket
Trigger Grip Attachment Socket
' Single Frame Release Socket
Trigger Grip Attachment Screw
Tripod Socket
Trigger
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Power Zoom Switch
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Wrist Strap
Knob for Lower Battery Chamber
Trigger Grip
Zoom Control Dial
Zoom Range Setting Lever
Indicator Line
Focusing
Manual Zoom
Zoom Range Setting
Film Transport Indicator
Battery Tester Window
Remote Control Switch Socket
Knob for Upper Battery Chamber
Eyepiece
Aperture Control Ring
Footage Counter
Film Plane Indicator
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Follow these simple steps for the electric eye
operation of your camera:
Load the batteries for the power system
Adjust the eyepiece to your eyesight.
Check the power levels of the batteries
2 Attach the trigger grip.
Set the CCA filter switch so that the "sun'' mark can be seen.
3 Insert a Super 8 film cartridge.
Turn the shutter lock dial to "R".

Set the aperture control ring at "AUTO".
Set the filming speed selector at "18”.
Look through the viewfinder and focus.
Decide the composition of the picture by setting the zoom
control dial either at "H" or "L” and pressing the power
zoom switch.

7 Check whether the exposure meter needle is within the proper
range.
8 Pull the trigger.
Zoom in and zoom out according to your needs.
Refer to the following pages for applying ad¬
vanced techniques to your movie making:
page
Manual Aperture Control 18
Fadings.18
Shooting with Artificial Light.19
Filters .20

Main Features of Your
CANON AUTO ZOOM 1218
Please read this instruction booklet careful¬
ly, and master the manipulations of the
various parts completely before inserting
the film cartridge into the camera. If you
are thoroughly versed in the correct han¬
dling of this movie camera, you can get the
maximum performance out of Canon Auto
Zoom 1218 to your greatest satisfaction.
■ Extraordinarily sharp and fast F1.8 12-times zoom lens with
zooming range of 7.5-90mm.
■ Uses Super 8 film cartridge — simple cartridge loading with
automatic film speed setting.
■ Automatic through the-lens exposure control with CdS cell.
■ Single-lens reflex viewing and microprism screen rangefinder
for accurate focusing.
■ Two-speed power zooming.
■ Manually operable aperture.
■ Power film drive—18fps normal filming speed, slow motion
and single frame.

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Loading of Mercury Batteries for Electric Eye
Before using your new camera, load it with the two mercury bat¬
teries packed in a separate envelope. The electric eye functions
only when the batteries are properly inserted.
1 Remove the lower battery chamber cover by turning the knob
to the left.
O Insert the mercury batteries according to the insertion diagram
A on the tab in the chamber.
Q After loading two penlight batteries also into the lower battery
” chamber (see the following page for proper loading), attach
the lower battery chamber cover by turning the knob to the right.
4 Use two 1.3 v M20 (#625) batteries of the same make — equiva¬
lent to Mallory RM-625R, Eveready E625N, GE #625, National
M-1D or Toshiba TH-MC.
4 Before inserting, wipe all the poles clean of fingerprints or stains
with a dry cloth. Unclean poles may cause corrosion and damage
the contact points of the camera.
4 Be sure the mercury batteries are inserted in the correct direc¬
tion. Otherwise, the electric eye will not function properly.
4 When not using the camera, keep the shutter lock dial at "L”.
4 Life of the mercury batteries in continuous use is approximately
one year. Replace the two mercury batteries simultaneously.
4 The mercury batteries can be easily removed by pulling out the
tab. Do not discard the tab.

Loading of Penlight Batteries
Load five 1.5 v penlight (size AA) batteries for film drive and power
zoom.
1 Remove the lower battery chamber cover. Insert the two pen-
* light batteries according to the insertion diagram, and screw
the cover back on.
O Loosen the knob for the upper battery chamber by turning it
to the left. Remove the top cover by sliding it backwards.
Insert three penlight batteries with the + poles facing towards
the front according to the diagram inside the chamber.
Adjustment of Eyepiece
Adjust the eyepiece before putting on the top cover.
1 Aim the camera in the direction of a bright subject and then
' look into the viewfinder.
0 Turn the eyepiece adjustment ring and adjust it so that the
L f/stop scale can be clearly seen. The eyepiece is now adjusted
to your eyesight.
9 Slide the top cover back on and then tighten the knob for the
” upper battery chamber by turning it to the right.

Checking the Power Level of Batteries
After the batteries have been loaded, check the power level of the
batteries. Press the battery test buttons at the bottom of the
camera, and check the position of the needle seen in the battery
tester window.
1 For checking the mercury batteries, press the white button. If
' the needle is in the blue zone the batteries have sufficient
power level. Otherwise, the mercury batteries must be replaced.
2 For checking the penlight batteries, press the red button. If
the needle is in the blue zone the batteries have sufficient
power level for power zoom, 18fps and slow motion. If the needle
is in the white zone the batteries have power level for power zoom
and 18fps only. And if the needle does not move past the red
zone, the penlight batteries must be replaced.
4 Always check the power level of the batteries before shooting.
Attaching of Trigger Grip
Align the connecting parts of the trigger grip and the camera and
attach the grip onto the camera by screwing the attachment screws
into the attachment sockets.