Canon DS-8 User Manual

Film Advance : Electric motor drive system. With shutter release button.Rewinding Mechanism : Electrically performed by setting the va

We are highly gratified that you have selected the Canon Zoom DS-8 — a wise choice that promises you many delightful years of photog

Before Using...Please read this instruction booklet carefully, and master the manipulations of the various parts completely before lo

Performance of the alkaline batteries deteriorates in temperatures of 0°C (32°F) or under. Manganese batteries are recommended in c

Film Speed DialFilm Spaed Index

EyecupTwo types of rubber-hooded eyecups are supplied with your camera. One is for use by those wearing glasses and the other for

Selecting the Filming SpeedThe filming speed selector sets the number of frames to be fed per second. Turn the filming speed selector

Electric Eye Aperture ControlBiJ'IMn Lens Hood/F(.VO \,«andsfrap Fastener

O When shooting at the slow filming speed of 12 fps, the opposite ^ effect of high filming speed is obtained. In other words, b

Holding the CameraFirmly grasp the handgrip with the right hand. The shutter release button is depressed with the right thumb. Focusi

ViewfinderSince the viewfinder of DS-8 is of the single-lens reflex type, the exact picture image to be filmed can be seen without

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FocusingThe Canon Zoom DS-8 has a split-image rangefinder built into the center of the viewfinder. Adjust the focusing ring until t

ShootingDepress the shutter release button all the way down for filming. If the shutter release button Is depressed lightly, the operating

The film stops for exposure.An advance of the exposed frame takes places.16

EyecupLatch

Variable Shutter ControlVariable Shutter and Filming SpeedThe shutter of the 8mm movie camera is closely connected with the fiim advance.

Exposure Control by Variable ShutterVariable Shutter Control LeverBy sliding the variable shutter control lever, the open angle of the shut

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Effectiveness of the Variable Shutter ControlThe variable shutter control increases the effectiveness of shooting, besides the exposure adj

OverlappingOverlapping a scene by combining the fade-out and fade-in for a smooth transition of scene is known as the "overlap”

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Film Rewinding MechanismFilm rewinding is powered by motor. The footage of the rewound film can be ascertained up to a single frame by the frame count

will not be advanced when shifted to right.)21

Battery Chamber CoverVarrabte Shutter Control Lever Taflp|3la Shutter ScaleKnob for Battery Chamber Filmlr^g Speert:Eyepiece Fixing IRngfajl^leRe\^in

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Loading of FilmDouble Super 8 film, double the width of Super 8 film, is used for Canon Zoom DS-8 and exposed one side of the st

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5 Insert the tip of the film leader into the film insertion guide. Be careful to keep the film tightly wound on the reel.6 Be sure tha

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in Depress the shutter release button, while pressing the film * ^ guide reiease pin (the fiim guide is in open condition), and

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Reloading of FilmWhen one side of the strip has been completely exposed, reverse and reload the film so as to use the remaining half.IWhen the footage

TypeExposureFactorFilter Characteristicso* uv1Absorbs only ultra-violet rays. Especially effective at seaside and high mountains. Recomme

Filters and Adjusting of Film SpeedFiltersVarious types of filters (58mm screw-in type) for Canon Zoom DS-8 are available.Film Speed Adjustm

Type58mm Close-Up Lens 450Focal Length7.5mm60mmDistance Scale1.2m (4')1.2m (4')Distance from Film Plane to Subject609mm(20475 mm (1'6

Manual Control of ApertureManual aperture control is used when shooting against the light or when you wish to stress high-key or low-

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Remote ControlWith the use of the separately available Remote Switch 3, you can operate the camera from a distance of 8 meters (26 feet).1

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Cleaning the Aperture SectionThe aperture section, the section where the fiim is held by the pressure plate, should always be kept

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Procedures for Electric Eye Operation j Load and check the power level of the batteries. (Pages 7-8)2Adjust the eyepiece to your eyesight. (Page 8)3Se

11When one side of the film (100 feet) has been fiimed, reverse it and reioad for the remaining side. (Page 25)1 O When both sides of the f

Technical DataType: 8mm movie camera using Doubie Super 8 film (double width film on 100-feet roll).Frame Size: 4x5.4mm.Lens: F 1.4 with