Canon AUTO ZOOM 1218 User Manual

English Edition

Set the aperture control ring at "AUTO”. Set the filming speed selector at "18”.Look through the viewfinder and focus.Decide the compositi

7Check whether the exposure meter needle is within the proper range.8Pull the trigger.Zoom in and zoom out according to your needs.Refer to

Main Features of Your CANON AUTO ZOOM 1218

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Loading of Mercury Batteries for Electric EyeBefore using your new camera, load it with the two mercury batteries packed in a separate

Loading of Penlight BatteriesLoad five 1.5 v penlight (size AA) batteries for film drive and power zoom.1 Remove the lower battery ch

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Checking the Power Level of BatteriesAfter the batteries have been loaded, check the power level of the batteries. Press the battery te

Setting of the CCA Filter SwitchUnder normal daylight conditions, set the CCA filter switch so that the "sun" mark can be seen.4 R

Setting of the Aperture Control RingFor the electric eye operation, set the aperture control ring at "AUTO”.# The electric eye wili

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Canon ChestpodThe Canon Chestpod is used for increasing the stability of the camera and preventing blurring.With the use of its leg an

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ZoomingWhen you wish to zoom or want to compose your picture properly in the viewfinder, turn the zoom lens by pressing the power

UfK^Qr-Exposure Warning MarkOver-Exposure Warning Mark15

rCCA Filter SwitchShutter Release Button/Cable Release SocketSide Cover LatchFilm Type Windowa «f)Battery Test Buttonfor Penlight Batteries Battery Te

Checking the Exposure Meter Needle1 Aim the camera at the subject and check the position of the ' exposure meter needie inside t

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EyecupTwo types of rubber-hooded eyecups are supplied with your camera. One is for use by those not wearing glasses and the other

PanningPanning is employed when shooting a scene from one position to another by moving the camera around horizontally to make a c

Manual Aperture ControlThe aperture can be mantially controlled by switching the aperture control ring to " MANUAL" and turni

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Shooting with Artificial LightYour camera has a built-in Color Conversion A (CCA) filter so that you can use tungsten type color film

Canon Filters Series IXTypeFilter Characteristicso*UV (SL 39.30Absorbs only ultra violet rays. Especially effective at seaside and high mo

Shutter Lock DialLens Hood Attachment SocketZoom LensTrigger Grip Attachment SocketTriggerSingle Frame Release Socket Trigger Grip Attachment Screw

FiltersA wide variety of Canon Filters Series IX for your camera are available. Dismount the filter holder of the zoom lens, inser

Unloading of Film Cartridge1 stop shooting when the footage counter reaches “ F ”, and take * out the film cartridge.O Send the film c

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Teclinicai DataType: 8mm movie camera using Super 8 fiim cartridge.Frame Size: 4 x 5.4mm,Lens: F1.8 with zooming range of 7.5-90mm. 13-compone

Manual Control of Aperture : Manual operation is possible by releasing the EE mechanism. Aperture is electrically coupled with the aperture control ri

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Zoom Control DialZoom Range Setting LeverIndicator LineFocusing RingManual Zoom Leve Zoom Range Setting Lever-Knob for Lower Battery Chamber

, Power Zoom SwitchKnob for Upper Battery Chamber EyepieceAperture Control Ring Footage CounterFilm Plane IndicatorFilm Transport IndicatorBattery Tes

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Follow these simple steps for the electric eye operation of your camera:Load the batteries for the power system. Adjust the eyepiece to your ey