Canon Auto Zoom 518 User manual

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ZOOM 518 ZOOM 318
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Film Type
Window
Side Cover
Latch ",
Shutter Release
Button
Shutter Lock
Dial,
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Insert Super 8 film cartridge.
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Remove lens d/8
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Look through the viewfinder.
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Focus, and check whether the
exposure meter needle is within
the proper range.
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Rotate zoom"lng lever and
adjust size of subject.
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Press the sh utter release
button.
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F'EA"rURES OF SUPER 8SYSTEM
Simpl~ Film loading
',Canon ~'Zoom 518 and 318 incorporate the new
Super 8 system. Just slip in the entire Super 8
c~rtridge' which holds a continuous 50-foot length of
film.
, ,Film Speed is Automatically Set
ThJ Super 8 cartridges have differently positioned
slot:s according to the type of film. Therefore, when
; ~the '\film cartridge is slipped into the camera the film
j,';, l$pe'ed is automatically set and properly exposed
Pi~tures can always be shot.
Color Temperature ConverskHl Filter
A Color Conversion A type filter for conversion of
color temperature has been built into the optical
system. This enables the use of tungsten type film
in daylight. When shooting under artificial light,
the conversion can be easily made by simply setting
upright the filter conversion pin on the trigger grip.
When using daylight film from the beginning, the
filter is automatically removed with the insertion of
the film cartridge and shooting can be performed
in that condition.

SPECIFICATIONS
Canon Zoom 518
Type: 8mm cine camera, employing Super 8 film
cartridge. Cartridge includes both film-load and
take-up r~el, with automatic setting of film sensi-
tivity. Not necessary to turn cartridge over.
Frame Size: 4 x 5.4mm Super 8size film.
Lens: F 1.8 with zooming range of. 9.5-47.5mm.
II-component, 14-element construction. Zoom
ratio, 1: 5. Zooming is manual by rotation of lens
barrel. Zoom range can be extended to super-tele-
photo (I5.6-78mm) with optional tele-converter.
Viewfinde~: Parallax~free single lens reflex type,
including 4 prisms and II-element lens construc-
tion. Built-in prism screen focusing system and
exposure meter indicat-o-r-.---E:yepiece can be adjust-
.. ed to the eyesight of photographer.
Exposure Meter: Through the lens system, with
highly sensitive CdS meter. Batteries for EE sys-
tems are two 1.3 V# 625.
EE System: Film sensitivity, filming speed and
aperture setting are coupled. Aperture warning
marks for under- or over-exposure are shown in
viewfinder. Automatic adjustment for filters.
Film Sensitivity: ASA 25-160 (with Color Conver-
sion A
type filter: ASA 16-100).
ASA Setting: Exposure meter is set between ASA
25 and 160 with in range of F 1.8 and F 16 at 18
fps when new cartridge is inserted.
eCA Filter: Built into Cc:lmera, automatically cor-
rects for exposure of tungsten film for daylight
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use. Determined by cartridge Used, or manually
from outside.
Filming speed: 18 fps.
Film Advancing: Electrically powered micromotor
provides continuous automatic filming of the full
15m (50 ft.) length of the film.
Power for Drive: Three 1.5 V penlight batteries.
Shutter Release: Mercury battery switch with con-
tinuous running and safety lock.
Footage
Counter: Countable up to 50ft. Automati-
cally resets when new cartridge is inserted.
Film Transport Indicator: For checking film advance-
ment.
Battery Tester: Push-button actuated indicator
shows power I·evel of micromotor batteri'es.
Size: 206xl0lx44mm (8~81Ix4'lxI%")
Weight: 1,020 grams (2 lb. 1oz.)
Accessories: Trigger grip 4, tele-converter 1.6x,'etc.
Canon Zoom 318
Similar to model 518, with the following exceptions:
Lens: F 1.8 with zooming range of 10-30·mm.
Zoom ratio, 1: 3. 10-component, 'I2-elemt:nt
construction.
Focusing: Zone focus system, set by rotation of
front lens. .
Viewfinder: Contains 4 prisms and 12-element lens
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Body Color: Brown
Size: 204 x 101 x 44mm (8" x 4" x 1~~")
Weight: 1,015 grams (2 lb.)
Note: No tele-converter is available for this model.

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Before using Canon Zoom 518 or 318, load it with
the two mercury batteries packed in a separate
envelope. If the batteries are not inserted, the
electric eye (EE) mechanism will not function.
MERCURY BATTERIES 7
Do not leave fingerprints or stains on the mercury
batteries. Before inserting the mercury batteries
into the camera, wipe all poles clean of all
fingerprints or stains with a dry cloth. If this is
not done, they may cause corrosion and damage
the contact points. When the camera is not to be
used
for a prolonged period of time, remove the
mercury batteries and keep them in a dry place.

LOADING OF MERCURY BATTERY
1
Remove the outer cover of the mercury battery
com partment by turning the outer cover knob
to the left.
2
Remove the inner cover of the mercury battery
compartnlent by turning it to the left.
3Face
the central contact side of the two mer-
cury batteries inwards and insert.
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Screw in the inner cover of the mercury battery
compartment by turning it to the right. .
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Attach the outer cover of the mercury battery
compartment.
.. Be sure the mercury batteries are inserted in the
correct direction. Otherwise the EE mechanism
will not function properly.

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.REPLACING OF MERCURY BATTERIES
When the sh utter lock dial is set at L the EE circuit
is cut off. When set at R or • the electric circuit
is switched on and the exposure meter functions.
If the exposure meter needle inside the viewfinder
does not move after setting the shutter lock dial at
R or • and aiming the camera at,the sky or other
bright places, the mercury batteries must be reo
placed. Use two 1.3V ~ 625 batteries of the same
make - equivalent to Mallory RM 625, Eveready
E 625, GE ~625, National M-ID, Toshiba TH-MC. A
mercury battery can ordinarily be used for one
and a half years. Be sure to replace the two
mercury batteries sim ultaneously.

POWER FOR FI,LM DRIVE AND
EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT
LOADING OF DRY BATTERIES
1Loosen
the battery compartment opening-clos-
ing knob by turning it to the left.
2Remove the top cover by sliding it backwards.
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,nsert three 1.5V penlight (size AA) batteries,
with the (+) poles facing towards the front
according to the instructions inside the battery
compartment.
"When the camera is not to be used for a prolonged
period of time, remove the dry batteries.

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EYEPIECE ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the eyepiece before putting on the top cover.
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Aim the camera in the direction of a bright
light or subject. Then look into the viewfinder
while turning the eyepiece adjustment ring and
make adjustments so that the aperture stop figures
can be clearly seen.
2
After the eyepiece adjustment has been com~
pleted, slide the top cover back on and then
tighten the battery compartment opening-
closing knob by turning it to the right.

BATTERY CHECK
After the dry batteries have been loaded, check to
see whether the capacity of the batteries is suffi-
cient.
1Press
the red button,a,t the bottom of the camera
and check the position of the needle seen in
the battery test window.
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2
If the needle is in the blue zone, it means the
batteries have sufficient capacity. If the needle
is not in the blue zone, it means the batteries
must be' replaced.
.. Always check the battery tester before shooting.

3Close the side cover by pressing it.
1Open
the side cover by sliding the side cover
latch in the direction of the arrow.
2
Slide the Super 8 film cartridge in, right-side-
up, towards the front of the camera, and then
set the film cartridge into position by pressing
down on it.
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CANON ZOOM 518
CANON ZOOM 318
LOADING AND UNLOADING OF
FILM CARTRIDGE
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Set the shutter lock dial at R and press the
..• shutter button. If a film winding sound can be
heard and the white dot in the film transport
indicator revolves, it means preparations for shoot-
ing have been completed.
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The super 8 cartridge contains a continuous
50-foot length of film. Stop shooting when the
footage counter indicates 50, advance the film
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further until Fappears, and then take out the
cartridge. No flip over or rehandling at the end
is necessary.
.. The footage counter a utomatically resets to 0
when
the cartridge is taken out.

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CANON ZOOM 518
CANON ZOOM 318
Out of focus
In focus
SHOOTING
FOCUSING-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 the
focus so that the subject can be seen most clearly
through this prism screen rangefinder.
The aligned image can be seen more accurately and
easily the longer the focal length of the lens. The

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focal point does not chan'ge during zooming. Thereo
fore, even when you wish to shoot at I,ow magnifica
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tion (wide-angle), first focus at maxim um magnifica-
tion (telephoto) and then return to low magnification
and shoot.
number on the focusing ring to the indicator line
on the lens barrel. Focusing can also be easily
performed by using the zone focus marks.
FOCUSING-CANON ZOOM 318
Estimate the distance from your camera to the sub-
ject, and then set the distance by matching the
Close distance
Medium distance
Long distance
CANON ZOOM 518
2.8
CANON ZOOM 318
Aperture scale Exposure
meter needle
1.8
Under-exposure Over-exposure
warning mark warning ,mark
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It The zone focus marks are for determining approx-
imate distances. Thus, even when photographing
one person, if the distance from the camera to the
person is distant, set the needle to the group or
scenery marks.
Use the distance scale for accurate focusing.
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ZOOMING
The image seen through the viewfinder will change
in magnification and the field-af-view will also
change by turning the zooming ring. The field-of·
view seen through the viewfinder will be exposed f
on the film in its entirety. When zooming is per-
formed during shooting, any desired zooming effect
can be reproduced on the film.

SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
When the sh utter release button is pressed, shooting
starts and the footage counter advances sim ulta-
neously. The shutter lock dial must be set at R.
The shutter lock dial performs the following two
functions:
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Safety Lock
When the sh utter lock dial is set at L, the mer-
cury battery circuit is disconnected. The shut-
ter release button is also locked and prevents in-
advertent film advance.

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Running Lock
Set the shutter lock dial at R and then press the
shutter release button. 1'\ ext, if the shutter lock
dial is set at., while still pressing the shutter
release button, the shutter release button will re-
main in apressed down condition even after the
finger is taken off the shutter release button.
CABLE RELEASE SOCKET
When shooting movies using a tripod, use the cable
release by screwing it into the cable release socket.
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Turn while pressing the shutter release button.