Canon 310 XL User Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

Power Zoom Switch

Exposure Control Plate

Light Metering Window

Distance Scale

Focusing Ring

Zoom Lens -

Manual Zooming Lever/

Macro Set Lever

Shutter Release Lever

Eyecup

Footage Counter

Battery Check Button

Main Switch

Warning Mark

Film Plane Indicator

-Wrist Strap

CCA Filter Switch

Film Compartment

Film Type Indicator

Dioptric Adjustment Ring

Tripod Socket

Folding Grip

Side Cover Opening Switch

Canon 310XL Features

The Canon 310XL is a photography system that enables the shooting of dark subjects and indoor shooting, without any additional light, because of its fast lens and wide-angle shutter, and because of the high speed film which is used with it. It is a slim and compact camera with specifications that will satisfy not only the beginning photographer, but, as a second camera, expert photographers as well.

The Fastest (f/1.0) 3X Zoom Lens in the World

With the fastest lens of any 8mm movie camera, the Canon 310XL can clearly catch even very dimly lit subjects. Despite the speed of f/1.0, its newly designed lens construction of 13 ele­ ments in 11 groups obtains sharp picture images without flare at full aperture and excellent color balance. In addition, the Canon 310XL is most suitable for home movies with a consid­ erable depth of field and wide angle within its focal length of 8.5mm—25.5mm.

Easy Close-up Photography using the. Macro­ photography Mechanism

The macrophotography mechanism enables one to shoot close-up photography without attach­ ing any accessories. It can focus at a point 215mm from the film plane indicator by a simple adjustment of the macro set lever. The

field size is then 84.4 x 118mm.

Bright Viewfinder with Filming Information

The viewfinder has a large exit pupil to pre­ cisely catch dark subjects. Furthermore, the battery check, macro-indication, underexposure warning mark and film transport indicator are all contained in the viewfinder.

Easy-to-Carry, Slim, Compact Design

Even though the Canon 310XL is a camera with a large aperture f/1.0 lens, it has an extremely compact design. The diameter of the filter is only 43mm and the camera body is but 39mm wide.

High Performance Exposure Meter with 1C

The exposure is accurately metered because there is a built-in high performance exposure meter with an 1C within the metering circuit which is designed also to control the change in voltage. As for the power source, 2 penltghi 1.5V batteries are used to power the film transport, auto zoom and exposure metering functions.

Other Characteristics

Exposure control plate for shooting against the light. A safety switch prevents accidental shoot­ ing. One set of batteries conveniently powers all the electric functions. Viewfinder Information.

Technical Data

Type: SLR type Super 8 with XL mechanism

Size of Picture Frame: 5,8x4.2mm, 5.4x4mm (Projec­ tion frame)

Lens: Focal Length 8.5 — 25.5mm (Zoom Ratio 3) f/1.0. Lens construction: 13 elements in 11 groups, Coating: Spectra Coating. Filter thread size: 43mm, Lens cap size: 45mm.

Macro	Shooting		Mechanism:		Mgcro	shooting	mecha­
nism	is done	by switching			macro set lever.		With		the
focus	set at	infinity (°°);		close-up shooting at 215mm
from the film plane indicator is possible.
The field size is then 84.4 x 118mm.
Viewfinder: Single reflex aerial image system
(Viewfinder Information):					Underexposure warning
mark;	Film transport indicator; Battery check lamp;
Macro	indication;		Dioptric	adjustment		from —4		to	+2
dpt. with eyecup.			Automatic		exposure	mechanism		cou­
AE Mechanism:

pled to film speed and filming speed. Light measure­ ment by a CdS photocell through the window above the main lens. Exposure Control Plate is built-in.

AE Metering Range: ASA 250 f/1.0 18fps; ASA 25 f/45 18fps, single frame

Film Speed: (Artificial light) ASA 40 160 250 (Daylight) ASA 25 100 160

Film Speed Setting: Automatically set when cartridge is loaded.

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Color	Temperature	Adjustment	CCA	Filter:	Built-in
CCA	filter for correct	color balance with tungsten film

under daylight and switch on camera body for quick cancellation of filter under artificial light’ Filter is

automatically cancelled when daylight type								film	car­
tridge is inserted.
Filming Speeds: 18 fps, single frame
Angle of Shutter Opening: 220""
Drive System: Film			drive		with	high-performance			elec­
tric micromotor and power zooming.
Power Source: 2 penlight batteries (3V).
Film drive; power zooming; measuring exposure;
Sufficient for 5 cartridges under normal temperatures;
One cartridge with new batteries when shooting single
frames.		Automatically				returns	to	S		and
Footage	Counter:
counts	footage	of	exposed			film. Coupled		to		the
removal of the cartridge.
Battery	Check: A lamp in the					viewfinder	activated			by
the check button.
Grip: Collapsible
Socket: Cable releaes socket
Switch: "ON-OFF" single frame						switch used		also		as
safety switch.			Switch		to	prevent	unnecessary
Safety	Mechanism:
battery	consumption			or		shooting	inadvertently.
Dimensions and Weight:					176 x 112 x 39mm;

(6-15/16" X 4-7/16" x 1-1/2"); 580g (1 lb. 4 ozs. (including batteries)

Subject to change without notice.

How to Film with the Canon 310XL

'I Remove cap and unfold the grip.

2 Load the batteries.

Q Check the batteries. (When main switch is ** at "ON”).

k Perform dioptric adjustment by ad­ justing the viewfinder.

5 Turn main switch to "ON'

Insert the film.

Note:

When filming out-of-doors in daylight, you should usually use the low speed film ASA 40. If you are filming out-of-doors in daylight with high speed film ASA 160, please use the Canon Filter ND-4.

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Underexposure

Warning Mark

^ Check CCA filter,

g Focus.

0 Check exposure.

'Ill Decide composition and pull shutter release lever. (Verify that the film can advance)

11 Zoom as desired.

10 Remove the film when you finish

^ shooting.