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Page 2: ...l are optionally available to make the camera more versatile Zooming is extremely effective smooth and flexible with the 6X zoom lens and the power zoom motor which is independent of the film driving...

Page 3: ...cording sensitivity selector H I GH and LOW selector switch p 15 16 Filming speed selector p 8 CCt y shoe iopter control ring p 9 Earphone jack MON For sound monitoring p 16 AUX jack For the connectio...

Page 4: ...it image range finder p l0 Aperture scale o ter e D SUlre mark Backlighting compensetor _ _ Pressing increases the aperture one F stop wider than the meter reading p 6 26 Auto Manual aperture control...

Page 5: ...mounting 21 15 External DC power 22 BASICS FILMING TECHNIQUES 23 1 Loading the batteries 2 DEPTH OF FIELD TABLES 31 2 Checking the battery power 3 SPECI FICATIONS 32 3 Loading the film 4 MAINTENANCE...

Page 6: ...r greatest efficiency Replace the battery case correctly and close the cover Insert the batteries correctly If loaded incorrectly battery power will be wasted and the camera may be damaged Make it a r...

Page 7: ...and the film running indicator green flickers If the battery power drops the T V lamp goes out In extremely cold temperatures the power of even a fresh set of batteries may be insufficient because of...

Page 8: ...the camera lens and insert it obliquely pressing forward Press it in until you hear a click 4 Sound film cartridges cannot be inserted if the safety lever is visible Press the OPEN EJECT lever again f...

Page 9: ...unning Green light Flickers Film finished Stops flickering lit or unlit Film not transporting Stops flickering lit or unlit The green lamp does not flicker if the film is not correctly loaded Try to r...

Page 10: ...1 1 22 1 4S d area Over exposure The aperture indicator in the viewfinder enters the right red 2 2 2 8 4 5 6 1 11 1 22 t area 6 Use artificial ing Use 58mm filters light ND Backlighting compensation P...

Page 11: ...ct background contrast is high or when you want to get special effects For accurate manual control Set the aperture control dial to AUTO Move the camera close to the subject and note the F stop on the...

Page 12: ...ound quality Set the filming speed selector to 24 Adequate quality sound recording is possible when filming at 18 frames per second Use the 24 frames per second option when higher sound quality is req...

Page 13: ...while looking through the viewfinder Turn the diopter control ring so that a distant subject over 1OOm 33Oft and the center line of the split image focus ing system can be seen most clearly Make sure...

Page 14: ...USING Split image focusing 10 Set the zoom ring to maximum telephoto 4S mm Turn the focusing ring so that the upper and lower halves of the subject in the split image focusing circle align w ith each...

Page 15: ...d be F5 6 or higher Use this method when you have no time to focus as when making documentaries You will find that for most daylight shooting the universal focus setting will give excellent results Th...

Page 16: ...zoom Push up the power zoom lever to T and the size of the Turn the zoom ring using the manual zoom lever image increases zoom to telephoto Press down the power zoom lever to W and the size of the im...

Page 17: ...ter trigger is locked and filming continues if you take your finger off the trigger The trigger will also be locked when you set the power switch to R L while pressing the shutter trigger The shutter...

Page 18: ...light Type G film Type G film requires no color compensation filter for any type of lighting When the film cartridge is inserted the built in type A filter is automatically removed The filter control...

Page 19: ...shutter release trigger gently up to MaN The recording level is at an optimum when the sound level indicator orange in the viewfinder flickers When you use a microphone other than the one provided sel...

Page 20: ...ing from other external sources o O Lowim pedance cord D c JD Connect a sound source such as a TV radio tuner tape deck record player etc to the AUX jack Both the microphone sound and sound from an ex...

Page 21: ...nclud ing a Macro Titler 5 Title Masks and 4 Trick MasKs With or without these the macro facility will add immeasurable interest to your projected show For details on titling superimposition and other...

Page 22: ...l the macro switch until it locks 18 The zoom ring can be turned from the macro area to the zoom area or vice versa When turned to the zoom area the switch is automatically released To release the swi...

Page 23: ...ween the red e mark on the focusing ring th is indicates the position of the front surface of the lens and the subject should be measured Set this value on the green macro scale on the zoom ring The d...

Page 24: ...ed 20 Set the camera s power switch to OFF Set the remote control switch to OFF Plug the remote control into the R EM jack When using the remote control microphone con nect this to the MIC and R EM ja...

Page 25: ...en filming without looking through the viewfinder for example when using a remote control radio control self timer or a tripod light may come through the eye piece To prevent this install the finder c...

Page 26: ...Power Pack is available from Sankyo It will give you much convenience when you have to use the camera over a long period Do not use any external power source other than that specified 22 Connect the...

Page 27: ...t Put the wrist strap round your wrist Use a tripod 2 TIME YOUR SHOTS TO BE AT LEAST 15 SECONDS Short scenes will make your movies unstable E pecially in simultaneous sound recording longer shots will...

Page 28: ...Start Hold still for about 3 seconds Pan slowly Pan steadily from one side to the other Hold the camera still for about 3 seconds when you reach a scene you want to emphasize 24 I I I I I I I I I h _...

Page 29: ...occasionally be used for special effects Otherwise the movie will be unstable B WITH THE SUN BEHIND YOU motor you can use power zooming to determine the desired Take pictures with the sun behind you...

Page 30: ...ASA 160 film type A and type G is ideal for use with this camera when shooting indoors It will allow correctly exposed filming in low light conditions assuring sharp and clear pictures Types of film...

Page 31: ...phone as close to the sound source as possible condenser microphone It can be mounted into the accessory especially when there is a large amount of background noise shoe on top of the camera A microph...

Page 32: ...rsonal touch The exclusive Sankyo extra the Titling Kit can help you produce a real show 28 1 Trick masks 2 Title masks 3 Macro Titler Macro Titler 2 o This is the basic attachment The following instr...

Page 33: ...o Superimposition Use the trick masks to set the scene for fun and fantasy in your movies Follow the basic directions for the Macro Titler However with a few changes you can produce a wide range of sp...

Page 34: ...Be careful to frame your subject so that the entire image is included 30 4 14 1 USING THE SPECIAL ACCESSORIES ADD TO THE PLEASURE OF SIMUL TANEOUS SOUND RECORDING Radio Control Use the Radio Control...

Page 35: ...84 6 82 5 21 00 3 87 00 3 08 122 39 2 19 2 09 Oepth of Field Table for Macro Filming The distances shown are measured from the lens front surface mark on the focusing ring This table covers only the...

Page 36: ...utomatically set by the car tridge Exposure meter 1 Fully automatic aperture control with through the Iens CdS meter 2 Aperture range F1 2 45 3 Manual aperture control with the aperture control dial w...

Page 37: ...t using the camera for several weeks Avoid leaving the camera where it is extremely hot in closed cars for example If the magnetic head is dirty it will increase noise and cause the sound quality to d...

Page 38: ...ro Titler Kit Wind Screen Microphone Stand Microphone 34 Lens Hood r Optional accessories May not be avail able due to govern mental regu lations in some countries Radio Control Head Cleaner Telescopi...

Page 39: ...Carrying Case Microphone SOUND BOO Super 8 Single 8 Sdund movie projector with two projection speeds 18 and 24 f p s 35...

Page 40: ...essory Dynamic 8 ohms provided Low impedance cord Record player With crystal pick up car tridge or high output ceramic cartridge IIIIOOO AUX DC9V E o DC Power Pack Self Timer Contains 6 C size optiona...

Page 41: ...trol microphone 500 11 provided GUARANTEE Your Sankyo SOUND XL 60S is internationally guaranteed for any defect in material or work manship for a full year from the date of original purchase For detai...

Page 42: ...e New York N Y 10010 U S A TEL 212 260 0200 13000 South Athens Way los Angeles Calif 90061 U S A TEL 213 321 0320 Sankyo Europe Export und Import G m h H Viersener Strasse 58 4 Dusseldorf 11 West Germ...

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