Canon DS-8 User Manual

Electric Eye

Aperture Control

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Procedures for Electric Eye Operation

■j Load and check the power level of the batteries. (Pages 7-8)

Adjust the eyepiece to your eyesight. (Page 8)

Set the master switch at “AUTO". (Page 9)

Load the Double Super 8 film. (Pages 22-24)

Set the film speed dial. (Page 9)

Set the filming speed at 18 fps. (Pages 9-10)

Set the variable shutter control lever at “OPEN". (Page 17)

Look through the viewfinder, focus at telephoto, and decide the

composition of the picture. (Pages 12-14)

Press the shutter release button slightly and check the position

of the exposure indicator. (Page 14)

start shooting by depressing the shutter release button all the

way down. Zoom in and zoom out according to your needs. (Page 15)

When 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 film have been exposed, unload it. and

turn the master switch to "OFF”. (Page 26)

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Eyecup.................................................................................... 9

Variable Shutter Control..................................................... 16

Exposure Control by Variable Shutter.............................. 17

Fadings and Rewinding by Variable Shutter Loading of Film

Reloading of Film ............................................................... 25

Unloading of Film ............................................................... 25

Filters and Adjusting of Film Speed Manual Control of Aperture

Close-Up Lenses................................................................. 27

Remote Control Using the External Battery Box

Tape Recorder Starting Socket Cleaning the Aperture Section Proper Care of the Camera

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Technical Data

Type: 8mm movie camera using Doubie Super 8 film (double width

film on 100-feet roll).

Frame Size: 4x5.4mm.

Lens: F 1.4 with focal length of 7.5-60mm. Zoom ratio 1 : 8. 13-

component, 18-element construction (including six rare earth glasses). Inner diameter, 58mm. Outer diameter, 65mm.

Distance Scales: ft 50 15 10 7 5 4

Zooming : Manual, with zooming lever. Viewfinder; Single-lens reflex type combined with built-in split-

image rangefinder. Contains exposure indicator, f/stops scale, over/ under exposure warning marks and manual aperture control mark. Eyepiece is adjustable ( — 5 to +4 diopter). Magnification, 0.62x —

4.67x. With eyepiece shutter. Two types of eyecups are supplied with the camera. Electric Eye Mechanism : Automatic aperture setting coupled to

CdS photocell and servomotor. The Electric Eye is coupled to the chan es in light volume received by the independent window. Light receiving angle: approx. 20 degrees. Powered by the electric

motor used in common for film advance. EE Working Range: Coupled to entire range of ASA 320, f/1.4,

12fps-ASA 10, f/22, 54 fps. Manual Aperture Control: Possible by setting the master switch at "MANU" and turning the aperture control ring.

Film Speeds: ASA 10-320, DIN 11-26. Exposure Factor Compensation : 2x, 4x, 8x. Filming Speeds : 12, 18, 24, 36, 54 fps and single frame release.

Running lock possible.

Variable Shutter Control: Consecutively from 0° to 165°.

“CLOSE”, “4”, “2” and “OPEN" with 0°, 41.25°, 82.5° and 165°

respectively. Exposure adjustment and fadings are possible.

m 10 5 3 2 1.5 1.2

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

variable shutter control lever at "R” and depressing the shutter release button. Overlappings possible. Power Source : Eight 1.5v penlight (size AA) alkaline or manganese batteries. Use with exclusive battery magazine. Approx, nine reels can be filmed with alkaline batteries under normal temperatures at

18 fps. External battery box using alkaline, manganese, or nickel cadmium batteries adaptable. Film Loading: Semiautomatically loaded by power in which the film leader is inserted into the guide. Film cutter is built in. Footage and Frame Counters : The footage counter has gradu ations at 10-feet intervals. Rotates in forward and reverse directions. Automatically resets when the side cover is opened. The frame counter indicates 72 frames (one foot) with every one rotation. Coupled to footage counter and able to count up to the single frame. Various Sockets: For single frame, remote control, tape recorder starting, and tripod.

Size : 268x227x103mm (10-1/2"x8-7/8"x4"). Weight: 3,370 grams (7 lb. 6-7/8 oz.). Accessories: 65mm Lens Cap, 58mm Filters, Close-Up Lenses

(240, 450, and 1800), Remote Switch 3, Scoopic Battery Box, Bat tery Magazine, Scoopic Battery Charger-S, Spool.

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Before Using...

Please read this instruction booklet carefully, and master the manipu lations of the various parts completely before loading the film into the camera. Once thoroughly versed in the correct handling of this camera, you can use the Canon Zoom DS-8 to the fullest extent of Its capabilities.

Loading of Batteries

Eight 1.5v penlight alkaline batteries (size AA) are used as the power source for film drive and Electric Eye. New batteries will provide power for driving approximately nine reels of 100-foot length film at 18 fps under normal temperatures. 1 Remove the battery chamber cover by turning its knob counter-

I clockwise. O Take out the battery magazine from the chamber and remove ^ the cover of the battery magazine by loosening the two knobs.

Insert the batteries in the correct direction according to the

diagram outside the magazine.

A Replace the cover of the battery magazine by matching its three

“ projections with the holes on the magazine properly and by tightening the knobs.

Insert the battery magazine loaded with eight batteries by the

guide groove facing toward you.

Attach the cover of the battery chamber and turn its knob

clockwise.

■ Replace eight batteries simultaneously.

■ External Battery Box is recommended for outside power source

using manganese, alkaline, or nickel cadmium batteries.

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

Checking the Power Level of the Batteries

The power level of the batteries can be checked by pressing the battery check button and checking the position of the needle in the battery checker window, if the needle reaches the blue zone, the batteries have sufficient power level. If the needle is in the red zone, the batteries must be replaced. If the needle is in between the two zones, the batteries have a power level only for 24 fps or under.

■ Always check the power level of the batteries before shooting.

Adjusting Eyepiece

1 Remove the lens cap, set the eyepiece shutter switch at "0", and

I loosen the eyepiece fixing ring by turning it counter-clockwise. O Aim the camera in the direction of a bright subject and look into ^ the viewfinder.

Turn the eyepiece adjustment ring and adjust it so that the

round edge of the rangefinder and f/stop scale can be clearly

seen. Then tighten the eyepiece fixing ring.

Film Speed Dial

Film Spaed Index

Eyecup

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

wearing glasses. Attach the eyecup of your preference.

Master Switch

When the master switch is set at "OFF”, the Electric Eye circuit

is disconnected and the shutter is iocked.

When the master switch is turned to "AUTO”, the Electric Eye and

power circuits are connected and shooting with automatic expo sure control becomes possible. The Electric Eye will function only when the shutter release button is depressed.

When the switch is turned to "MANU", shooting with manual

aperture control for special effects becomes possible. Refer to

page 27.

■ When not using the camera, keep the master switch at "OFF”.

Setting the Film Speed

The Electric Eye of DS-8 is coupled to the film speed, filming speed and aperture setting. Turn the film speed dial and set the ASA/DIN speed of the film being used at the orange index "a" after loading film so as to obtain the correct exposure.

■ Refer to page 17 and page 26 for the exposure factor indexes

(orange numerals).

■ The following film speeds may be used.

DIN 26 • • 23 • • 20 • • 17 • • 14 • • 11

ASA 320 • . 160 • • 80 • • 40 • 25 20 • • 10

Figures in parentheses represent intermediate film speeds.

(25) (24) (22) (21) (19) (18) (16) (15) (13) (12)

(250) (200) (125) (100) (64) (50) (32) (16) (12)

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