Canon Auto Zoom 518 Guide

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AUTO ZOOM 518
INSTRUCTIONS English Edition
Power Zoom Button for Telephoto Power Zoom Button for Wide-Angle
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Side Cover Latch
Film Type Window ——————
— Focusing Ring
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Wrist Strap Cable Release Socket Trigger Grip
Film Plane Indicator Footage Counter
Film Transport Indicator
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Knob for Mercury Battery
Battery Chamber
Chamber Cover UN
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* — Switch Socket
Battery Tester Window
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Manual Zoom Knob.
Battery Test Button
for Penlight Batteries
Battery Test Button
Aperture Control Ring for Mercury Batteries
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Tripod Socket
Lower Penlight Battery Chamber CCA Filter Switch
After you have loaded the batteries and adjusted the
eyepiece, follow these simple steps :
Insert a Super 8 film cartridge.
| Set the CCA filter switch so that the “sun” mark can be
seen.
Turn the shutter lock dial to “R”.
Set the aperture control ring at “AUTO,
Set the filming speed selector at 18”.
3 Look through the viewfinder and focus in telephoto
Manual Aperture Control
Fadings ..
Shooting with Artificial Filters
Filters...
Close- Up Ebo
Tele-Converter
Unloading of Film Cartridge
Storing the Camera
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Check whether the exposure meter needle is within the proper
range.
Decide the composition of the picture by turning the zoom lens:
Pull the trigger.
Zoom in and zoom out according to your needs
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Main Features of Your Super 8 Camera
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Uses Super 8 film cartridge—50% larger picture area.
simple cartridge loading with automatic film speed setting.
sharp and fast F1.8 5-times zoom lens with zooming range of
9.5-47.5mm. Extendable to 15.6-78mm with Tele-Converter.
Automatic through-the-lens exposure control with CdS meter.
Single-Jens reflex viewing and microprism screen rangefinder
for accurate focusing.
Fowered film drive and zooming.
Manually operable aperture.
18 fps normal filming speed and slow motion.
Easy-ta-hold built-in trigger grip:
Technical Data
Type: Bmm movie camera using Super 8 film cartridge,
Frame Size: 4 x5 4mm.
Lens: F1.8 with zooming range of 9.5—47.5mm. 1l-component, |4-alement
construction, Zoom ratio, 1:5. Zooming by rotation of lens barrel,
Inner diameter, 48mm. Outer diameter, 50mm. Zoom range can be
extended to super-telephoto d15.6—78mmi with optional Tele-Converter,
Viewlinder: Single-lens reflex type combined with ‘builtin mieroprism
semen rangefinder, Contains f'ston scale and over/under exposure
warning marks. Evepiece adjustable to eyesight of photographer,
EE Mechanism: Automatic aperture setting coupled to film speed and
filming speed. Aim camera at subject for correct exposure,
Exposure Meter: Through-the-lens system Cds mater measures light pass-
Ing through taking lens. Powered by two 1.3v M20 (5625) mercury
batteriés,
Light Measuring Range: The entire range between ASA 160 11.8 at 18
fos and ASA 16 1/16 at SLOW MOTION (approx. 40 fps,
Film Speed: Automatically set with insertion of film cartridge. With tung.
sten type film, ASA 25=160 (DIN 15=23). With daylight types film, ASA
16=100 {DIM 13-21,
CCA Filter: Built in. Corrects colors of tungsten type film when usad in
daylight, Automatically cancellad on insertion of daylight type film
cartridge aor manually from outside,
Filming Speed: 1B fps and SLOW MOTION.
Shutter Release: Released by turning the shutter lock dial and pulling the
Iron,
Manual Control of Apertura: Manual operation is possible by releasing
the EE mechanism. Aperture is electrically coupled with the aperturs
control ring. Fade-ins and fade.outs fromito 1722 are possible with
aperture control ring and an HD filter.
Powor System: Film drive and power zooming operated by two micro
motors. Entiré rooming is done in approximately 6 saconds.
Power Source: Four 1.5v penlight (size АА) Batteries, Sufficient power
for 10 cartridges of film under normal température.
Battery Tester: Built in. Indicates power levels of mercury and penllaht
Catteries.
Manual Zooming: Performed by manual zoom knob. Revolving angle of
1040) *,
Footage Counter: Counts up to 50 feet. Automatically resets when the
cartridée is taken out,
Film Transport Indicator: For checking film advancement.
Release Sockets: For remote control and cable rélcasé.
Trigger Grip: Fixed type,
Body Color: Black.
Accessories: C-8 Tele-Converter 1.6x, Lens Hood 5-50. Remote Control
Switch 3, 48mm Filters (Screw-in type’, 48mm Close Up Lenses 450
and 240, 50mm Lens Cap, Viewfinder Cover 2, Eyecup A, Release 5, Car:
ring Casa.
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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.
Remove the cover of the mercury battery chamber by turning
the knob to the left.
Remove the battery stopper by turning it to the right.
3 Face the central contact side of the two mercury batteries in-
wards and insert.
4 Replace the battery stopper by turning it to the left.
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Attach the cover of the mercury battery chamber by turning
the knob to the right.
Use two 1.3v M20 (2625) batteries of the same make—equiv-
alent to Mallory RM-625R, Eveready E625N, GE 2625, National M- 1D
or Toshiba TH-MC.
# 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.
+ Be sure the mercury batteries are inserted in the correct direc-
tion by referring to the diagram. Otherwise, the electric eye will
not function properly.
# When not using the camera, keep the shutter lock dial at “L”,
# Life of the mercury batteries in continuous use is approximately
one year, Replace the two mercury batteries simultaneously.
Loading of Penlight Batteries
Load four 1.5v penlight (size AA) batteries for film drive and power
zoom.
] Loosen the knob for the upper penlight battery chamber by turn-
ing 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.
Remove the lower penlight battery chamber cover by turning it
to the left. Face the + pole of the battery inwards and insert,
then screw the cover back on.
Adjustment of Eyepiece
Adjust the eyepiece before putting on the top cover.
Aim the camera in the direction of a bright subject and then
look into the viewfinder,
Turn the eyepiece adjustment ring and adjust it so that the
f'stop scale can be clearly seen. The eyepiece is now adjusted
to your eyesight.
Slide the top cover back on and then tighten the knob for the
upper penlight 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 by pressing the battery test butions at the bottom of
the camera. :
1 The white button is for checking the mercury batteries, and
the red button is for the penlight batteries. Press a button and
check the position of the needle seen in the battery tester window,
7 If the needle reaches the blue zone, the batteries have suf-
ficient power level. Otherwise, the batteries must be replaced.
4 Always check the power level of the batteries before shooting.
Loading of Film Cartridge
Open the side cover by sliding the side cover latch in the direc-
tion of the arrow,
Slide the Super 8 film cartridge in towards the front of the
camera with the label side facing upwards. Then set It into
position by lightly pressing down on it. The film speed is auto-
matically set with the insertion of the cartridge.
3 Close the side cover by pressing it.
Set the shutter lock dial at “R”. Pull the trigger for confirme
ing the film advance. If you can hear the sound of film winding
and the white dot in the film transport indicator revolves, it means
the cartridge is properly inserted.
# The Super 8 film cartridge is loaded with S0-foot length film.
There is no need for flipping over the cartridge in reverse direction
halfway through the film.
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Footage Counter
The footage counter tells you how many feet of film you have
exposed, It automatically resets Lo "0" when the cartridge is
taken out.
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Setting of the CCA Filter Switch
Under normal daylight conditions, set the CCA filter switch =o
that the ‘sun’ mark can be seen.
# Kefer to page 16 for shooting with artificial light.
setting of the Aperture Control Ring
For EE operation, set the aperture control ring at "AUTO",
Y The electric eye will function only when the ring is set at
the click-stop position of “AUTO”.
® Refer to page 15 for other uses of the aperture control ring.
setting of the Filming Speed Selector
| Set the filming speed selector at “18” for shooting at the normal
speed of 18 fps,
Set the selector at "SLOW MOTION" for shooting at a high speed
of approximately 40 fps. “SLOW MOTION" is very effective
when analyzing movements or for prevention of blurring during
panning.
Y Be sure to shift the filming speed selector when not pulling the
trigger.
Holding the Camera
Hold the trigger grip with the right hand and place the forefinger
on the trigger. Focusing, zooming and manual aperture control
are performed with the left hand.
# The camera should be held steady, especially when shooting in
telephoto or when zooming. It is advisable that the right elbow
is firmly pressed against the body, For best results, use a tripod
and cable release when possible.
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Wide-Angle
Focusing
Canon Auto Zoom 518 has a microprism screen rangefinder built
into the center of the viewfinder. Adjust the focus by turning the
focusing ring so that the subject can be sean most clearly through
the microprism screen rangefinder,
The aligned image can be seen more accurately and easily the
longer the focal length of the lens. Therefore, first focus at max-
imum magnification (telephoto) and then return to the desired
magnification. The focal point does not change by Zooming.
Looming
When you wish to zoom or want to decide the size of the subject
in the picture area, turn the zoom lens by pressing the power
zoom buttons or using the manual zoom knob, [hé image seen
through the viewfinder will change in magnification and the field.
of-view will also change.
When zooming is performed during shooting, any desired zooming
effect can be reproduced on the film.
Power Zooming
Press the power zoom buttons for smooth and regulated zoom
affects. Zooming towards telephoto is obtained by pressing the
“T* button and towards wide-angle by pressing the y button.
The necessary zooming time for the entire range is approximately
5 seconds.
Manual Zooming
When you wish to zoom faster or slower than at regular speed,
turn the zoom lens by using the manual zoom knob.
Under-Ex re Over-Exposure
Waring Mark Warning Mark Checking the Exposure Meter Needle
Aim the camera at the subject and check the position ot the
exposure meter needle inside the viewfinder. You may pull the
trigger if the needle is pointing inside the range of the f/stop scale.
| ТЕНОР НН | | Exposure with the electric eye is improper if the needle is point:
= 18 28 4 56 | 8 п, ing to either of the red marks on both sides of the f/stop scale.
If the needle is pointing to the red mark on the left side it means
under-exposure, and so the lighting must be increased.
If the needle is pointing to the red mark on the right side it means
ROA over-exposure, and so a neutral density (ND) filter must be attached
E to restrict the hight intensity,
à Be sure that the shutter lock dial is set at ""R". Otherwise,
Exposure Meter Needle the meter needle will not move.
Shooting
] Set the shutter lock dial at В”
Pull the trigger. The shutter will function and the film will
advance,
Eyecup
The rubber-hooded Eyecup À is supplied with your camera. Attach
the eyecup onto the eyepiece of the camera.
Shutter Lock Dial
Safety Lock: When the shutter lock dial is set at “'L" the
shutter release is locked and the power circuit is disconnected.
Running Lock: Set the shutter lock dial at FR, pull the
trigger, and the camera will start to run. Mext, while still puill-
ing the trigger, turn the shutter lock dial to +" position. “You can
now release your forefinger from the trigger and the camera will
continue to run until the dial is returned to FR position.
Cable Release Socket
You can use the cable release socket for continuous running, close-
up work, titling or whan the camera is used on a tripod.
Panning
Panning is employed when shooting a scene from one position to
another by moving the camera around horizontally to make a con-
tinuous shot over a wide area in añe sequence.
# Do not move the camera too rapidly in any direction, particularly
vertically. Use of a tripod 15 recommended.
# Panning shots are usually started from subjects of less impor
tance and move on to the most important subject where it ends
by running the film longer on the last sequence.
á It is important, when shooting panoramic pictures, to move the
camera at a constant speed.
Remote Control
with the use of a separately available remote control switch you
can operate thé caméra from a distance.
1 Insert the remote control switch cord into the remote control
switch socket of the camera.
7 Turn the shutter lock dial from “R'' to”: while pulling the trigger.
Push the knob on the remote control switch in the direction of
the arrow. The camera will start to run until the knob on the
remote control switch is returned to its former position.
® When disconnecting the cord of the remote control switch from
the camera, be sure to return the shutter lock dial to “R'' first
Otherwise, the film will start advancing.
Y The length of the cord for the remote control switch is 8 meters
(26 feet).
Y When shooting pictures with the remote control switch, first
ascertain the position of the subject and then cover the eyepiece
to prevent reverse incoming light.
Manual Aperture Control
The aperture can be manually controlled by switching the aperture
control ring to “MANUAL” and turning it in the direction of the
arrow. In manual operation, any desired f/stop can be set by turm-
ing the ring while looking at the f/stop scale inside the viewfinder.
The smallest aperture opening is 1/22, le., the position of the red
mark on the right side. Use this method when shooting against
the light or when you wish to stress high-key or low-key effects.
# The exposure meter needle moves, even in the case of manual
operation, only when the mercury batteries are loaded,
# Open one f/stop further when you shift the filming speed selector
from “18 to “SLOW MOTION".
Fadings
Fadings are used to show the elapse of time or a change In scene,
for instance. when the scene on the stage changes at the end of
a theme.
You can perform fade-ins and fade-outs with the combined use of
the aperture control ring and an ND (neutral density) filter. Use a
tripod when you perform fadings.
| Attach an ND filter over the lens. By using an ND filter and mak.
ing a larger difference between the proper f/stop and the mini-
mum stop of 22, fadings can be performed smoothly and
effectively,
7 Confirm the proper f'stop by aiming the camera at the subject
with the aperture control ring set at "AUTO".
3 Switch over the aperture control ring to “MANUAL”. Turn the
aperture control ring from the minimum f/stop to proper f/stop
in the case of fade-in, and from the proper to minimum f'stops
in the case of fade-out
# Fading times of 1-1.5 seconds for a fast changing scene, and
2-3 seconds for a slower changing scene are advisable.
Shooting with Artificial Light
Your camera has a built-in Color Conversion A (CCA) filter so that
You can use tungsten type color film, for example, Kodachrome |
"Outdoor and Indoor Type A". under daylight conditions.
When shooting under artificial light, push the CCA filter switch
upwards so that the red ‘’bulb’ mark appears and the CCA filter
is released from the Optical system. In this case, shooting under
ordinary bulbs (bulbs that are not blue) becomes possible. The CCA
filter switch returns to the former position by pressing the stopper
on the switch.
® When using black and white or daylight type color films, the
built-in CCA filter is automatically cancelled with the insertion of
the film cartridge. When shooting under artificial lighting with
saylight type color fiim, use a blue lamp or a CCB filter over the
lens. The CCA filter switch should be kept at the same position
so that the “sun” mark can be seen,
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Filter Characteristics
Absorbs anly ultra-violet rays. Especially effective at
sanside and high mountains, Recommended for use
in color photography,
Increases contrast of monochrome film. Enhances
O Y 3/5YE0.20) oo darkening the blue sky. Brightens red and
y yellow.
Dark blue, increases yellow and red perceptibly.
O 1 5056.26) Good für contrasts. Saran inl in distant landscapas.
7, Makes strong contrasts. May also be used with in-
Y RI CSROD.20) — frarad flim.
Prevents red from turning radically into white. Light-
O G1 (MGSEC) ens faces and sky appropriately, and reflects thea
lightnass of frash granary.
@ SKYLIGHT Acts to harmonize the blue sEy and shade.
се 4 NO 4 reduces light volume by 1/4, NDB by 1/8. No
- "ND 8 affects on the reproduction of colors of color film.
@ CCB For use with daylight type film under tungsten light.
© For black and white film. @ For color film.
=. Focal Length Distance Scale Distance from
Type of Е of Film Plane to Figld-of View
Zoom Lens Focusing Ring Subject
Ta 580mm 59x192mm
(Cl'IO-13/16") (10-3/16"x7-5/16")
9.5
aL 1.2m 450mm 173% 129mm
mm, (4) (15-7/8") | (6-7/8"X5-1/16")
Lens
50m BZ x 38mm
a = (1110-13/16") | (2-1/16"x1-1/2")
47.5mm
1.2m 450mm 35x26mm
Ñan TB" (1-3/8"=1"1
— 370mm 139x 103mm
172-9716") (5-7/16"x4-1/16")
9.5mm
1.2m 330mm 108x80rmm
CUP (47) (173 (41 4" 3-1/8)
Lens
3 37 0mm 28x 2 1mm
= E '2:9/16) (1-1/16°x13/16")
a7. 5mm
1.2m 370mm 22x 16mm
4 (17) СРВ" БВ”)
Filters
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4Bmm screw-in type filters for Canon Auto Zoom 518 and 72mm
screw-in type filters for the Tele-Converter are available.
Since Canon Auto Zoom 518 is incorporated with a through-the.
lens exposure measuring system, any type of filter can be attached
without regard to the exposure factor.
Close-Up Lenses
The 48mm Close-Up Lenses 450 and 240 which are used for film
titling as well as close-up work, can be attached to the Canon
Auto Zoom 518. 450 and 240 indicate the distances in millimeters
from the lenses to the subject when the distance scales of the
close-up lenses are set at infinity.
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Tele-Converter
Canon Tele-Converter 1.6x 5 an attachment for the taking lens
of Canon Auto Zoom 518 to convert it into a super-telephoto zoom
lens. In this case, the converted focal length range becomes
15.6-78mm, with a zooming ratio of 1:5, making possible shoot.
Ng IN à wide range from standard to super-telephoto.
Method of Attaching
| Remove the dust cap of the Tele-Converter and attach the Tele.
Converter over the taking lens of the camera.
7 Turn the lens barrel of the Tele-Converter and screw the Tele-
Converter into the front mount of the zoom lens.
3 Loosen the tightening screw on the Tele-Converter distance
ring.
4 Turn the distance ring of the Tele-Converter so that the infinity
mark [==] appears in the infinity mark aligning window. Fix the
distance ring securely with the tightening screw.
5 Full out the built-in hood.
# Focusing and zooming are performed in the ordinary manner,
See page 11.
Technical Data
Lens : d-component, S.element afocal system structure,
Purple spectra coating.
Filter Size : 72mm,
Cap Size : BOmm.
Lens Hood : Built-in type,
Size : Overall length, BOmm (3-1/8").
Maximum diameter, 80mm (3-1/8).
Weight : 420 grams (15 oz.)
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Unloading of Film Cartridge
| Stop shooting when the footage counter reaches "F”. and take
out the film cartridge.
Send the film cartridge to an authorized processor.
It will be returned to you wound on a reel so that immediate
projection is possible,
Proper Care of the Camera
| It is important that the aperture section, through which the
film passes, always be kept clean by blowing the dust away
with a blower. Do not use anything hard, such as a metal brush.
Before putting the camera into its case, turn the shutter lock
dial to "LL".
Keep the camera away from moisture, heat and dust. Do not
keep naphthalene or camphor near the camera,
When the camera is not to be used for a prolonged period of
time, remove both the mercury and penlight batteries and keep
them in a dry place.
Canon Cine Projector S-2
Canon Cine Projector 5-2 15 the highly reputed automatic loading,
automatic rewinding compact movie projector that can project
Super 8, Single 8 or regular Emm film. Insert the film end into
the projector, turn the switch, and the film will run completely
through and rewind with no need for resetting or touching any
other switches,
The Cine Projector 5-2 has a fast 15-30mm F1.5 zoom lens, Bv
SOW mirror lamp, adjustable projecting speeds from 12 to 27 fps,
a built-in power cord, a socket for a room light and a projection
screen built into its side cover. It accepts six different line volt:
ages— 100, 115, 125, 160, 220 or 240 volts.
Size: 325 x 191 x 131mm (1-3/4" x 7-1/2" x 5-1/8").
weight: 5.700 grams (11 Ib. 6 02.1.
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