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Technical Data - Canon SUPER 8 AUTO ZOOM 1218 Instructions Manual

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Technical Data
Type:
8mm movie camera using Super 8
film cartridge.
Frame Size:
4x5.4mm.
Lens:
F 1.8 with zooming range of 7.5-
1
90mm.
13-component,
19-efement con¬
struction.
Zoom ratio, 1: 12.
Zooming by
rotation of lens barrel.
Zoom range can
be fixed at any range by shifting the zoom
range setting levers.
Lens coated in
single- and multi-layers. Inner diameter,
82mm.
Outer diameter, 85mm.
Viewfinder:
Single-lens reflex type combin¬
ed with microprism screen rangefinder.
Con¬
tains f/stop scale and over/under exposure marks.
Eyepiece
adjustable
to
eyesight
of photographer.
Two types of accessory eyecups are supplied with the
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camera.
EE Mechanism :
Automatic aperture setting couplod
to film speed and filming speed.
Aim camera at
subject for correct exposure.
Exposure
Meter:
Through-the lens
system
CdS
cell
measures
light
passing
through
zoom
lens.
;
Powered by two 1.3 v M20 (#625) mercury batteries.
Light Measuring Range: The entire range between
ASA 250 f/1.8 at 18 fps and ASA 16 f/16 at " SLOW
MOTION" (approx. 45fps).
Film Speed :
Automatically set with insertion of film cartridge.
With tungsten type film, ASA 25-250 (DIN 15-25).
With daylight
type film, ASA 16-160 (DIN 13-23).
CCA Filter: Built in. Corrects colors of tungsten type film when
used in daylight.
Automatically cancelled on insertion of daylight
type film cartridge or manually from outside by shifting the CCA
filter switch.
Filming Speed :
18 fps, slow motion and single frame.
Shutter Release:
Released by turning the shutter lock dial
to
" R " and pulling the trigger or pressing the shutter release button.
Single frame possible with the cable release.
Manual Control of Aperture :
Manual operation is possible by
releasing the EE mechanism.
Aperture
is electrically coupled
with the aperture control ring.
Fade-ins from f/22 and fade-outs
to f/22 are possible with aperture control ring and an ND filter.
Power System:
Film drive and power zooming operated by two
micro-motors.
Power zoom can
be regulated
in two speeds.
Entire zooming is done in 3-5 and 10-12 seconds at " H " and
"LM respectively.
Power Source : Five 1.5vpen!ight (size AA) batteries. Sufficient
power for 15 cartridges of film under normal temperature.
Battery Tester:
Built in. Indicates power levels of mercury and
penlight batteries.
Manual Zooming:
Performed by manual zoom lever.
Revolving
angle of 150".
Footage Counter:
Counts up to 50 feet.
Automatically resets
when the cartridge is taken out.
Film Transport Indicator:
For checking film advancement.
Release Sockets:
For remote control, cable release and single
frame.
Trigger Grip:
Detachable.
With wrist strap.
Body Color :
Black.
Accessories:
Lens Hood, Remote Control Switch 3, Series IX
Filters, 85mm Lens Cap, Viewfinder Cover 4, Release 5, Carrying
Case.
Size:
Body,
256 x 104 x89mm (10'/ x 4" x 3%")-
Trigger grip,
128 x 115 x32mm (5" x4)£"x IX')-
Weight :
Body, 2,000 grams (4-lb. 6oz.).
Trigger grip, 280 grams
[10 oz.).
Subject to alterations.

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