Kodak Super 8 User Manual

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This User Manual goes beyond the Getting Started Guide to show you how to set up your
camera, shoot movies, use all the features, and take care of your camera.
Contents
Safety and Battery Handling .......................................................................................................................3
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................................4
Getting Started
What’s in the Box .............................................................................................................................................6
Overview ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Overview - Back Panel ...................................................................................................................................8
Install the Battery ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Charge the Battery .........................................................................................................................................9
Install the Lens / Using a Filter ..................................................................................................................10
Install Pistol Grip ............................................................................................................................................10
Power On / Power Off .................................................................................................................................. 11
Setup .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Load the Film Cartridge .............................................................................................................................. 12
Create Cartridge / Set Film Type ............................................................................................................. 12
Set Frame Rate ............................................................................................................................................... 13
Set Alternative Frame Rate (Function Button) ...................................................................................... 13
Use Alternative Frame Rate (Function Button) ..................................................................................... 14
Set Run Mode and Auto Off Mode .......................................................................................................... 14
Viewinder Overview .................................................................................................................................... 15
Compose the Scene: View Gate / Aspect Ratio Overlay ................................................................. 16
External Display as Viewinder or Control Monitor .............................................................................17
Connecting the Camera with a remote ................................................................................................. 18
Adjust Exposure, Focus, and Shoot ........................................................................................................ 19
Unload and Process Film ............................................................................................................................ 19
Recording Audio: SD Card ........................................................................................................................ 20
Insert and Format SD Card ....................................................................................................................... 20
Connect Microphone or Line Input ........................................................................................................ 21
Transfer Audio Files: SD card ................................................................................................................... 22
Audio File Management ............................................................................................................................. 22
You are good to go when... ...................................................................................................................... 23
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Proper Care of Your Camera .................................................................................................................... 24
About Your Camera
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................................................... 25
Cartridge Menu............................................................................................................................................. 25
Camera Menu ................................................................................................................................................ 26
Viewinder Menu .......................................................................................................................................... 26
System Menu .................................................................................................................................................. 27
Update Firmware ...........................................................................................................................................27

Kodak Super 8 Specifications

General

Film Format	Super 8
Lens Mount	Fixed
Viewfinder	Optical
Power Source	Battery
Film Type	Super 8 Cartridge
Frame Rate	18 fps
Exposure Control	Automatic
Battery	AA