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Canon Super 8 User Manual

Canon Super 8
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Type:
Bmm
movie camera using Super 8 film cartridge.
Lens: F1.B lens with zooming range of 9.5-47.5mm. 14·ele·
ment
Ll-component
construction. Zoom ratio, 1: 5.
Spec-
tra hard coating. Filter size,
4Bmm.
Cap size, 50mm.
Zoom range can be extended to super-wide-angle (6.2-
31mm) with optional Wide·Converter 0.65X, and to super·
telephoto
(15.6-7Bmm)
with Tele-Converter 1.6X.
Viewfinder:
Single-
lens reflex type. Contains exposure indio
cator,
f'/stop
scale, over/under exposure warning marks,
microprism screen rangefinder, and film-finish warning
indicator. Eyepiece is adjustable (-3 to +1 diopter).
EE
Mechanism:
Through-the-lens
metering using CdS·
photo-
cell with servo EE meter. Automatic aperture setting
coupled to film speed and filming speed.
Light Measuring Range: Between ASA 400
f/1.B
at
1B
fps
and ASA 16 f/32 at "SLOW MOTION ".
Film Speed: Automaticatly set by inserting film cartridge.
Tungsten-type film, ASA 25-400. Daylight-type film,
ASA 16-250.
CCA Filter: Built-in. Corrects color of tungsten-type film
when used in daylight. Automatically cancelled on
inser-
tion of daylight-type film cartridge, installation of ex-
clusive movie light bar or manually by the filter
can-
cellation key.
Filming Speed:
1B
fps, 24 fps, "SLOW MOTION" (approx.
36 fps), and single frame.
Shutter Lock Dial:. For safety lock, running and running lock!
remote control positions.
Manual Aperture Control: Possible by releasing the EErnech-
anism. Fadings possibl~ with the aperture control ring.
Power System: Film drive and power zooming operated by
two. micromotors. Entire zooming is done in
approxi-
mately six seconds.
Power Source: Four 1.5V penlight (size AA) batteries in
trigger grip. For film drive, power zooming and metering.
Sufficient
power
for 10 cartridges of film under normal
conditions. Battery checker built-in.
Manual Zooming: Performed by manual zooming
lever.
Re·
volving
angle,-100°.
Footage Counter: Automatically resets when the cartridge is
taken out.
Film Transport Indicator: For checking film advancement.
Release Sockets: For single frame, remote control and cable
release.
Trigger Grip: Fixed type,. housing batteries.
Accessories: Carrying Case,
C-B
Wide-Converter 0.65X,
C-B
Tele-Converter 1.6X, Remote Switch ·3,Remote Switch 60,
Lens Hood S-.50,
4Bmm
Filter (screw-in type), 48mm
Close-Up Lenses 240· C-8 and 450
C-B,
Finder Cover
5,
50mm Lens Cap,
Canon
Releases, Filter Cancellation
Key.
Size: 212x193.5x60.5mm
(BYs
Q
x7Ys
Q
x2Ysq).
Weight: 1,200 g (2Ibs.
laYs oz),
Subject to alterations.
SG·064·1
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Canon Super 8 Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeSuper 8 Camera
Film FormatSuper 8
FocusManual focus
Exposure ControlAutomatic exposure control
ViewfinderOptical viewfinder
Power SourceBattery-powered (varies by model)
LensFixed zoom lens (varies by model)

Summary

Sales Features

Fast Zoom Lens and Converters

Describes the F1.8 5-times zoom lens and its extended range with optional converters.

Battery-Powered Zoom and Film Drive

Explains the micromotor-driven zoom and film mechanisms powered by penlight batteries.

Automatic Exposure Control

Details the accurate through-the-lens metering system using a servo EE meter.

Manual Aperture Control

Covers manual aperture adjustment for creative shooting techniques like fadings.

Multiple Filming Speeds

Highlights the availability of various filming speeds, including slow motion.

Accessories

Close-Up Lenses

Details new high-performance achromatic close-up lenses designed for cine cameras.

Accessories List

Lens Hood and Converters

Lists optional lens hoods, wide-angle, and telephoto converters for the camera.

Close-Up and Conversion Filters

Details 48mm and 72mm filters for various film types and conversion purposes.

Camera Care and Release Accessories

Includes items like carrying cases, lens caps, release cables, and filter cancellation keys.

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