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.
5
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
construction. -
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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4
Screw in the inner cover of the mercury battery
compartment by turning it to the right. .
5
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.