Keystone SUPER 8 K-715P User manual

MOVIE CAMERA

KEYSTONE SENSITRON ELECTRIC EYE AUTO ZOOM CAMERA
MODEL K-715P "
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This Auto-Instant Super-8 camera has Electronic Exposure Control.
This ultimate In Automatic Exposure Control assures you the maximum
of picture exposure excellence.
To enjoy your camera and take movies at their finest, become familiar
with the working parts and operating procedure by spending a few
minutes reading this Instruction Manual before exposing your first film.
Hold the camera steady but in a comfortable position, and squeeze
Shutter Release Button and while camera Is running, practice zooming the
lens by turning the Zoom Lever until the desired effect is obtained in
viewfinder.
NOTE : As the Model K-715P has a Reflex Finder system, the Lens Cap
must be removed In order to view "thru the lens”.
We suggest that you pay particular attention to Page 2 which describes
the various parts referred to throughout this book and to the Operating
Steps outlined on Page 3.

KEEP THIS PAGE OPEN FOR REFERENCE
A.
ZOOM LENS
B.
MANUAL ZOOM LEVER
J.
BATTERY CHECKER
C.
SHUTTER RELEASE BUTTON
K.
VIEWFINDER (EYE-PIECE)
D.
PISTOL GRIP
L.
BATTERY COVER RELEASE
E.
PISTOL GRIP HAND SCREW
BUTTON
F. COVER LOCK
M.
MOTOR BATTERY
G.
FILM TYPE WINDOW
COMPARTMENT
H.
THREADED HOLE FOR MOUNTING
N.
REMOTE CONTROL SOCKET
SUN GUN (ACCESSORY'
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LENS CAP (REMOVE)
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FILM COUNTER
P. AUTO ZOOM BUTTON
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LOADING THE CAMERA
FIG. 1
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FIG. 2
Push Side Cover Lock to left and open cover. Remove purchased film
cartridge from protective envelope. Save envelope and box for packing
cartridge for processing after exposure. Insert cartridge into camera
as shown in Fig. 1 making certain that the Cartridge Registration Pin
is lined-up with the recess on cartridge.
Depress rear of cartridge as shown in Fig. 2. Close the cover by
pushing it lightly • The Film Counter points to "S" starting • position .
The number pointed out by the Film Counter Needle is the number of
.feet of exposed film.When the Film Counter points to (End) and
Film Run Indicator visible under the viewfinder image stops moving,
the film is completely exposed. Remove cartridge and send for
processing.
TRIAL FILM
It is recommended when using the camera for the first time that only
one film be exposed and developed. After projection you will have an
• opportunity to study the results of your first filming so that you can
make corrections and improvements In your filming technique. If there
are any questions, we suggest you take your film’to your dealer who
will be glad to make recommendations for improvements.

OPERATING THE CAMERA
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1. Remove the lens cap
2. Install pistol grip ^Page 11^
3. Install mercury battery ^Page
4. Install penlite batteries (Page 10)
5. Check penlite battery strength (Page 10)
6. Load film cartridge into camera (Page 4)
7. Adjust Viewfinder Eyepiece (Page 5)
8. Frame subject In viewfinder vPage 5^
9. Hold camera steady
10. Squeeze operating trigger
11. Replace lens cap when camera is not In use
to prolong the life of mercury battery.
CAUTION: As with all movie cameras panning Is
not recommended, especially In the telephoto posi¬
tion. However when following a subject i,as a child
at play) your camera will automatically expose
correctly even if you should pan or movie camera
during a scene. If panning Is done, hold camera
steady and pan as slowly as possible.
REFLEX VIEWFINDER AND
ZOOM LENS
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FILM RUN
INDICATOR
With the new Keystone ELECTRIC MOTOR
DRIVE camera it is no longer necessary to
wind a motor to run the camera. Just
squeeze operating trigger and the ELEC¬
TRIC MOTOR DRIVE allows uninterrupted
operation of camera.
The reflex zoom viewfinder gives through
the.lens viewing, which automatically gives
you the same field of view as the lens
"sees". If light Is insufficient or too brijght
for proper exposure, a red warning signal
will appear In upper warning zone above
viewfinder Image.

THE F1.8 ZOOM UNIVERSAL FOCUS LENS
Your Keystone FI.8 zoom Universal Focus Lens eliminates the necessity of setting lens focus as you
shoot, at any distance from camera to subject within a range of 6 feet to infinity... even in all lens
positions from wide angel to telephoto.
Because your Zoom lens can lj)e set at any point within its 9.6 mm to 24 mm range, this gives the same
versatility achieved by professional photographers and TV cameramen when “zooming In the subject"
for dramatic close-up shots, or “zooming away" for wid-angle shots.
Since the K-715P viewfinder gives through the lens viewing, you always see what the lens sees. You
may select your scene quickly by merely framing the subject in the viewfinder exactly as you want It.
Turn the Zoom manual Lever for making this picture size adjustment.
TO ADJUST EYEPIECE
The K-715P camera has an “adjust to your vision" eyepiece. To obtain proper focus, turn manual Zoom
Lever to telephoto, select an object at least 50 feet away and while viewing through the eyepiece turn
It until this object is in sharp focus to your eye.

ZOOMING THE LENS (MANUALLY)
Your Keystone fl.8 zoom lens enables you to take scenes from normal to wide angle or telephoto with¬
out changing lenses or moving from your picture taking location.
When using various positions of the lens, hold the camera firmly and move the zoom lever slowly. A
tripod is recommended for smooth effects especially In the telephoto position.
AUTO ZOOMING
Hold the camera firmly in the right hand and squeeze operating trigger to start camera. While the camera
is running, press down on the auto zoom button to either the telephoto or wide angle position, Your
lens will automatically and smoothly zoom under power in that direction.
(Note: While auto zooming, do not touch manual zoom lever.)
Use the zooming action sparingly. It is good movie technique to use zoom as a transition from long shot
A to close-up. Once the close-up is achieved, continue shooting to develop your story interest. Your
picture quality will be even better if you use a tripod. When shooting in telephoto position for extreme
close-ups,- use of the tripod insures the steadiest pictures.
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The new CdS ”Behind-the-lens” system fusing a mercury battery) is the ultimate Electric Eye. The
sensitive CdS exposure-setting cell which is located In the lens system, '’sees" exactly the same light
as the lens sees and automatically sets exposure accordingly.
The camera is equipped with a built-in Type "A" filter which is always In position during outdoor pho¬
tography to provide the proper A.S.A. (American Standards Association) setting of ASA 25. It is not
necessary to change any settings on the camera whether shooting Indoor or outdoor scenes.
When using the Keystone Sun Gun (accessory) for indoor photography, the Type "A" filter Is
automatically moved out of position when the Sun Gun is screwed in to the mounting hole on top of
camera. This automatically provides a setting of ASA 40.
CAUTION: If a separate light bar of flood lights are used, it Is necessary to manually move the Type
"A ’ filter out of position. A special thumbscrew Is packed with each camera.
Insert thumbscrew Into threaded hole on top of camera (see "H" Page 2) and turn clockwise until
fully seated. The setting will then become ASA 40.
CONTINUOUS RUNNING OPERATION
When you wish to run film continously without holding the Shutter Button, squeese Button in a normal ^

AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE WITH ARTIFICIAL LIGHT
Distance
KEYSTONE K-715P SENSITRON
F1.8 LENS
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Mount the Sun Gun Super-8 to top of
camera. This will automatically disengage the
Type "A" filter and provide the proper A.S.A.
40 setting. If a separate light bar or floodlights
are used, note CAUTION on Page 7.
The subject should always be closer to the
background than it is to the camera. This will
Insure a good overall exposure as both subject
and background will be lighted uniformly.
Using 300 Watt Lamps
2 Lamps, Subject to camera 6' — 13'
4 Lamps, Subject to camera 8' — 19)4'
Using KEYSTONE SUN GUN
Subject to camera distance "A” from 6' —14' .
Distance
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Distance "A" should always
be greater than Distance “B"

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INSTALLING ELECTRIC EYE BATTERY
To install the Mercury Battery, open Side Cover and insert a coin in the slot of the Battery Cover,
and turn counterclockwise until cover is removed.
Install new Battery with ( + ) positive side up
Battery should last approximately 2 years.
and close cover. Under normal conditions the Mercury
extended period of time.
Remove Battery if the camera is to be stored for an
Mercury Battery is operative only when film cartridge is loaded Inside camera. This is done by car¬
tridge pressing a pin In the cartridge chamber. When you have finished with a cartridge and take it out
of camera, Mercury Battery is automatically disconnected from the Electric Eye system.
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INSTALLING PENLITE BATTERIES
Press Battery Cover Release Button to open Motor Battery Cover. Install four ^4; peniight batteries as
shown in the picture below. Note the diagram inside cover showing the proper way to install batteries.
Press Battery Test Button immediately after Inserting the batteries. The needle points to the blue area
if all 4 batteries are porperly inserted.
The positive ( ) and negative ( —) indications are marked on each battery.
We recommend using AA type Manganese Alkaline Batteries MALLORY "DURACELL MN 1500”. Other
type AA cells such as zinc carbon or mercury may also be used.
CAUTION: Remove batteries If camera is to be stored for any length of time.
To check the strength of batteries, press Battery Test Button see picture . As long as red needle
points to blue area, batteries are satisfactory. If, however, the needle points to red area, batteries
should be replaced.

PISTOL GRIP
The Keystone Pistol Grip is an added con-
venince designed not only to support your
camera but also minimize movement while
taking movies. This is particularly important
when using telephoto position. Install the
Pistol Grip to the bottom of camera by
turning Hand Screw clockwise until tight.

CARE OF THE CAMERA
When not in use keep your camera in a Key¬
stone carrying case designed to protect your
camera from dust and dirt.
CAMERA LENS- - C l e a n outside surfaces with
a small, soft-haired brush or with a clean, soft,
lintless cloth wrapped around a pencil. Lens cap
should be kept on lens while camera Is not in use
to keep dust off lens and to prevent drainage of
Mercury Battery.
APERTURE SUPPORT PLATE - Clean any
hardened film emulsion on the aperture support
plate with a small piece of lintless cloth (mois¬
tened slightly with alchol or creaning fluid)
wrapped around a match stick or toothpick.
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REGISTRATION
CARD
Your Keystone Camera car¬
ries a one year guarantee,
subject to the limitations
noted on the registrations
card enclosed with the
camera. The guarantee
does not become effective
unless your registration
card is filled out completely
and mailed to the Keystone
factory within 30 days
from date of purchase.
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IT TODAY. YOUR CAM¬
ERA'S SERIAL NUMBER
IS ON THE DECORATIVE
NAMEPLATE INSIDE THE
CAMERA.
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