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Filming speed

18 frames-per-second with sound

cartridge, 20 fps with silent

cartridge

Zoom

Variable-speed power zoom with

separate "Wide" and "Tele"

switches—zoom ring with handle

for manual control

Fade-in/Fade-out

Pushbutton controlled fading

action with indicator visible in

viewfinder

filter

.6 neutral density filter with

in/out switch

Battery tester

Separate buttons activate signal

lamp for motor and electric-eye/

amplifier batteries

Footage indicator

Sliding rule type, indicates feet

from 0 to 50 and meters from 0 to

1 5—automatically returns to zero

when cartridge is removed

Outlets

Outlets are provided for micro-

phone—earphone monitor—

remote control— battery charger/

booster pack

Power sources

Motor batteries: 9 volts, provided

by six 1.5 volt AA-size alkaline

batteries Amplifier/exposure

meter battery: 6 volts, supplied

by one silver-oxide battery

(Eveready 544)

Movie light socket

Accommodates

/4 inch screw,

coupled to Type A (daylight) filter;

insertion of movie light automati-

cally retracts filter. It may also be

retracted manually with push but-

ton or movie light plug

Tripod socket

/4 inch

Size

Length 9.18 in. (233 mm)

Height 8.82 in. (224 mm)

Width 3.26 in. ( 82.9 mm)

Weight

4.4 lb (2 Kg)

SOUND SYSTEM

Amplifier

8 transistors, 5 diodes—has auto-

matic gain control (AGC)

Sound filming speed

18 frames-per-second constant

drive by a capstan motor and a

drive motor

I mage/sound separation

Sound precedes image by 18

frames

Audio gain switch

Sound level can be set at "H"

(high, normally used) or "L" (low)

Maximum input voltage

With Audio Gain Switch at "H",

3 mv; at "L" 10 my

Recording signal

Light from green LED flickers in

viewfinder while filming or moni-

toring

Monitoring

By listening with earphone (hav-

ing impedance of 600 ohm), or by

observing flickering green light in

viewfinder—sound can be moni-

tored during filming, or (while

monitor button is depressed)

without filming

Microphone

Omnidirectional microphone sup-

plied—accessory unidirectional

and other microphones with im-

pedance of 200 to 600 ohms may

be used

Microphone switch

On/off switch, may be used to

operate camera as a remote con-

trol switch

Power source

Amplifier is powered by a 6-volt

silver oxide battery (Eveready

544), also used to power electric

eye

Summary of Contents for SS 805

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Page 6: ...ctions supplied with accessory battery recharger Test batteries again after recharging LENS CAP To remove Depress protruding tabs simul taneously and pull cap away from lens To attach Depress protruding tabs press cap against front opening of lens barrel and release tabs LOADING THE CAMERA Pull back latch and swing open fil m compartment cover Fig 6 Insert Super 8 sound movie film cartridge label ...

Page 7: ...TOR A fast or slow flickering in the fil m movement indicator above the viewfinder image shown in Fig 8 indicates that the film is advancing properly If the flicker ing does not start or stops before the end of the film is reached the cartridge may be defective and should be replaced FOOTAGE INDICATOR The needle in the footage indi cator shows how many feet yellow figures or meters white figures o...

Page 8: ... release then push it up to lock it The camera will keep running until the trigger release is unlocked USING THE VIEWFINDER The bright through the lens re flex viewfinder shows each scene as it will appear projected on the screen The rubber shield on the viewfinder eyepiece may be turned to fit either eye To adjust the viewfinder to your eye 1 Zoom lens to the 60mm tele photo position by depressin...

Page 9: ...r focusing Line up with the reference line the figure on the focusing ring that corresponds with the camera to subject dis tance in feet For example if the camera to subject distance is 5 feet then the figure 5 is lined up with the reference line Fig 16 USING THE ZOOM LENS The zoom lens does the work of several separate lenses It has an 8 to 1 focal length range and is continuously adjustable from...

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Page 11: ...d of the scale in the viewfinder This may occur when the camera is loaded with fast film and is used in bright light in sunlight or under extremely bright artificial illumination Movies made with the needle in the red area on the right side of the scale will be too light over exposed see Neutral Density Filter section below To set the lens opening manually turn selector wheel clockwise toward MANU...

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Page 13: ...release slowly When the camera is loaded the lens focused and the viewfinder adjusted to your eye just press the trigger to make movies auto matically Keep camera level and steady Camera movement and inaccurate focusing are especially noticeable when the lens is used in the telephoto position Use a tripod whenever feasible the tripod socket is on the bottom of the camera handle BACKLIGHT BUTTON Wh...

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Page 15: ...cessory remote control cord has a plug at one end and a switch at the other Place the camera on a tripod or other solid support aim it at the scene focus then turn the viewfinder light stop knob to the left Insert the plug into the remote control socket slide the remote switch to off then press the trigger and lock it Locking the trigger in the running position will not operate the camera when the...

Page 16: ...ecial attention to the film gate Fig 28 Do not attempt to remove or oil any part of the camera If anything goes wrong don t try to repair it yourself Take it to a dealer or send it to the nearest GAF Consumer Photo Service Center li sted below GAF CORPORATION Consumer Photo Service Center Emma St Binghamton N Y 13902 3500 North Kostner Ave Chicago III 60641 16217 Kittridge St Van Nuys California 9...

Page 17: ...hone is equipped with an on off switch and a 15 foot wire that permits placing the microphone near the subject The wire ends in a two pronged plug Insert the plug into the micro phone outlets of the camera as shown in Fig 29 Push in plug all the way Depress each battery tester button in turn for an instant to be sure that batteries are O K Slide microphone switch to ON You are now ready to make so...

Page 18: ...r each frame precedes the image by 18 frames As a result the film cannot be cut at just any point entire scenes must be cut out and spliced together To provide room for cutting without transferring sounds to the wrong scene run the camera for about two seconds before starting to record sound for the scene and stop recording about two seconds before the camera is stopped after the scene These gaps ...

Page 19: ...re background noise more than one sound source microphone placement and poor location Let s discuss these one by one and see what can be done about them Background noise Background noise or ambient noise level as it is often called is the sum of sounds that exists at the time of sound movie making in addition to the sound intended to be recorded A surprisingly high level of background noise can re...

Page 20: ...g with the recorded sound eliminate it It is often possible to silence the offending background noise an air conditioner TV vacuum cleaner in the next room loud ticking clock etc may often be turned off or stopped Another way of preventing background noise is by changing location move camera and subject to a quieter place Wind can also cause background noise in outdoor movies While itself silent w...

Page 21: ...ll interfere with the sound from the selected source If needed a unidirectional accessory micro phone can be used The camera will accept any microphone with an impedance of 200 to 600 ohms The unidirectional mike favors sounds coming from the direction it is facing its use can result in cleaner recorded sound under certain conditions Do not let people talk directly into the microphone it can resul...

Page 22: ... scenes also helps Titles connect scenes into a smooth flowing presentation Camera stores sell a variety of titling outfits Follow the instruc tions supplied with the titler You can also make good titles without a titler by including close ups of signs in your movies Practically every place you film has a sign you can use as a title In addition road and street signs billboards and even mail boxes ...

Page 23: ...er It may also be retracted manually with push but ton or movie light plug Tripod socket 1 4 inch Size Length 9 18 in 233 mm Height 8 82 in 224 mm Width 3 26 in 82 9 mm Weight 4 4 lb 2 Kg SOUND SYSTEM Amplifier 8 transistors 5 diodes has auto matic gain control AGC Sound filming speed 18 frames per second constant drive by a capstan motor and a drive motor I mage sound separation Sound precedes im...

Page 24: ...hase Remove batteries when camera is stored and return camera well packed and insured as GAF is not re sponsible for damage caused leaky or defective batteries and for damage that occurred during shipment Cost of work performed at repair shops not authorized by GAF shall not be reimbursed GAF DOES NOT MAKE AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY WAR RANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PAR TICULAR PURPOSE OR MER CHANTA...

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