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Page 2: ...r j I w _ 0 __ Cauon Canon ZOOM 518 ZOOM318 Follow these simple steps Ii ...

Page 3: ...Film Type Window Side Cover Latch Shutter Release Button Shutter Lock Dial l ...

Page 4: ...4 1 Insert Super 8 film cartridge 2 I Remove lens d 8 P II 3 Look through the viewfinder I I I J I I ...

Page 5: ...4 Focus and check whether the exposure meter needle is within the proper range 5 Rotate zoom lng lever and adjust size of subject 8 Press the sh utter release button 5 ...

Page 6: ... l pe ed is automatically set and properly exposed Pi tures can always be shot Color Temperature ConverskHl Filter A Color Conversion A type filter for conversion of color temperature has been built into the optical system This enables the use of tungsten type film in daylight When shooting under artificial light the conversion can be easily made by simply setting upright the filter conversion pin...

Page 7: ...posure meter is set between ASA 25 and 160 with in ran ge of F 1 8 and F 16 at 18 fps when new cartridge is inserted eCA Filter Built into Cc lmera automatically cor rects for exposure of tungsten film for daylight 7 use Determined by cartridge Used or manually from outside Filming speed 18 fps Film Advancing Electrically powered micromotor provides continuous automatic filming of the full 15m 50 ...

Page 8: ...Y BATTERIES 7 Do not leave fingerprints or stains on the mercury batteries Before inserting the mercury batteries into the camera wipe all poles clean of all fingerprints or stains with a dry cloth If this is not done they may cause corrosion and damage the contact points When the camera is not to be used for a prolonged period of time remove the mercury batteries and keep them in a dry place ...

Page 9: ...tnlent by turning it to the left 3 Face the central contact side of the two mer cury batteries inwards and insert 9 4 Screw in the inner cover of the mercury battery compartment by turning it to the right 5 Attach the outer cover of the mercury battery compartment Be sure the mercury batteries are inserted in the correct direction Otherwise the EE mechanism will not function properly ...

Page 10: ...e the viewfinder does not move after setting the shutter lock dial at R or and aiming the camera at the sky or other bright places the mercury batteries must be reo placed Use two 1 3V 625 batteries of the same make equivalent to Mallory RM 625 Eveready E 625 GE 625 National M ID Toshiba TH MC A mercury battery can ordinarily be used for one and a half years Be sure to replace the two mercury batt...

Page 11: ...ng knob by turning it to the left 2Remove the top cover by sliding it backwards 11 3 nsert three 1 5V penlight size AA batteries with the poles facing towards the front according to the instructions inside the battery compartment When the camera is not to be used for a prolonged period of time remove the dry batteries ...

Page 12: ... or subject Then look into the viewfinder while turning the eyepiece adjustment ring and make adjustments so that the aperture stop figures can be clearly seen 2 After the eyepiece adjustment has been com pleted slide the top cover back on and then tighten the battery compartment opening closing knob by turning it to the right ...

Page 13: ...ss the red button a t the bottom of the camera and check the position of the needle seen in the battery test window 13 2 If the needle is in the blue zone it means the batteries have sufficient capacity If the needle is not in the blue zone it means the batteries must be replaced Always check the battery tester before shooting ...

Page 14: ... side cover latch in the direction of the arrow 2 Slide the Super 8 film cartridge in right side up towards the front of the camera and then set the film cartridge into position by pressing down on it 14 CANON ZOOM 518 CANON ZOOM 318 LOADING AND UNLOADING OF FILM CARTRIDGE L ...

Page 15: ...eparations for shoot ing have been completed 5 The super 8 cartridge contains a continuous 50 foot length of film Stop shooting when the footage counter indicates 50 advance the film 15 further until F appears and then take out the cartridge No flip over or rehandling at the end is necessary The footage counter automatically resets to 0 when the cartridge is taken out ...

Page 16: ...d get the subject into focus Canon Zoom 518 has a prism screen rangefinder built into the center of the viewfinder Adjust the focus so that the subject can be seen most clearly through this prism screen rangefinder The aligned image can be seen more accurately and easily the longer the focal length of the lens The ...

Page 17: ...he focusing ring to the indicator line on the lens barrel Focusing can also be easily performed by using the zone focus marks FOCUSING CANON ZOOM 318 Estimate the distance from your camera to the sub ject and then set the distance by matching the Close distance Medium distance Long distance CANON ZOOM 518 2 8 CANON ZOOM 318 Aperture scale Exposure meter needle 1 8 Under exposure Over exposure warn...

Page 18: ... or scenery marks Use the distance scale for accurate focusing ZOOMING The image seen through the viewfinder will change in magnification and the field af view will also change by turning the zooming ring The field of view seen through the viewfinder will be exposed f on the film in its entirety When zooming is per formed during shooting any desired zooming effect can be reproduced on the film ...

Page 19: ...advances sim ulta neously The shutter lock dial must be set at R The shutter lock dial performs the following two functions 19 1 Safety Lock When the sh utter lock dial is set at L the mer cury battery circuit is disconnected The sh ut ter release button is also locked and prevents in advertent film advance ...

Page 20: ...till pressing the shutter release button the shutter release button will re main in a pressed down condition even after the finger is taken off the shutter release button CABLE RELEASE SOCKET When shooting movies using a tripod use the cable release by screwing it into the cable release socket Turn while pressing the shutter release button ...

Page 21: ...he position of the exposure meter needle inside the viewfinder If the needle is pointing somewhere within the range of the aperture scale you can press the shutter release button It means the exposure meter needle is CANON ZOOM 518 CANON ZOOM 318 ACTUAL SHOOTING AND WARNING MARK 21 tl l t Jl J Insufficient exposure Proper exposu re Use N D filter 1 3 2 8 4 5 6 8 2 8 4 5 6 8 1 8 2 8 4 56 8 11 16 I ...

Page 22: ...ooting under proper exposure conditions is impossible However if the needle is pointing to the over exposure warning mark on the left side shooting will become possible if an ND filter is attached in front of the lens to restrict the light intensity When checking the exposure meter needle re member that the needle will not move unless the shutter lock dial is set at R ...

Page 23: ...sed while firmly holding the camera by the trigger grip Use of the trigger grip is recommended for easier handling 1 Unfold the grip align the connecting parts of the grip and camera and attach the grip onto the camera by screwing the attachment screw into the tripod socket ...

Page 24: ...shooting a Color Conversion A type filter for con verting the color temperature becomes necessary To eliminate the trouble of attaching a filter every time you want to shoot in daylight a Color Con version A type filter has been built into the optical system of the camera Thus for daylight shooting with tungsten type film you use the camera as it is In case you want to shoot under artificial light...

Page 25: ...p is attached to the camera with the color conversion filter cancellation pin folded the camera is set for daylight shooting 25 Please bear in mind that proper color photo graphy cannot be performed if the above mentioned manipulations are not followed correctly When using black and white or daylight type color films the Color Conversion A type filter is automatically eliminated with the insertion...

Page 26: ...tter release button to set the camera in running lock condition 3 When the release button of the remote control switch is pressed down and slid in the direc tion of the arrow the film advances and is set into running lock condition When disconnecting the cord of the remote con trol switch from the camera be sure to return the shutter lock dial of the camera to R first If the cord of the remote con...

Page 27: ...utter release button Also cover the eyepiece with a handkerchief or some other conve nient material to shut out bright light 27 FILTERS 48mm screw in type filters for Canon Zoom 518 and 318 and 72mm screw in type filters for the converters are availab le In the Canon Zoom 518 and 318 the right pass ing through the optical system of the lens is meas ur ed by the TTL system exposure meter Therefore ...

Page 28: ...s In this case the converted magnification range or focal length becomes 15 6 78 mm making possible shooting in a wide range from standard to telephoto Infinity setting window Lens Speed Zooming Ratio Zooming Range Lens Structure system Distance Scale F 1 8 5 15 6 78 mm 3 components 5 elements afocal ft 50 30 20 15 12 10 m 20 10 7 5 4 3 ...

Page 29: ... 16 oz 29 Method of Attaching 1 Remove the back cover of the converter and attach the converter over the taking lens of the camera 2Turn the lens barrel of the converter and screw the converter into the front panel of the shoot ing lens 3Loosen the tightening screw of the converter s distance ring Cap Distance ring tightening screw Back cover Lens barre ...

Page 30: ... of the converter so that the infinity mark appears in the distance ring window Fix the distance ring securely the tightening scr ew Pull out the built in hood Zooming and focusing are carried out in the ordinary manner Without converter ...

Page 31: ... from the tip of the lens to the subject is 450m m FIELD Of VIEW OF 48mm CLOSE UP LENS 450 31 STORING THE CAMERA Keep the camera avvay from dampness heat and dust when storing Do not place the camera near naphthalene or camphor While it is not necessary to oil any part of the camera a periodic overhaul and cleaning will prolong its lifes When storing the camera in the case turn the safety lock of ...

Page 32: ...over a wide area in one sequence Do not move the camera too rapidly in any direction particularly vertically Use of a tripod is therefore recommended It is important when shooting panoramic PIC tures to move the camera at a constant speed When following a fast moving subject with pan ning try to keep the subject in the same position in the viewfinder ...

Page 33: ... the switch and the film will run completely through and rewind with no need for resetting or touching any other switches It has a fast 15 30mlll F 1 5 zoom lens 8V 50W mirror lamp adjustable filming speeds from 10 to 20 fps a builtin power cord a plug for a room light and 33 a projection screen built into its side cover It accepts six different line voltages IOO 115 125 220 or 240 volts ...

Page 34: ... Socket for Changing Color Conversion Filter Knob for Outer Cover of Mercury Battery Compartment Tripod Socket Battery Test Button Film Position Mark Remote Control Switch Socket Film Transport Indicator Footage Counter Battery Tester Battery Compartment Opening Closing Knob Eyepiece ...

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