Canon SCOOPIC 16 User Manual
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Technical Data
Film : Uses 16mm single or double perforated
film on standard 100-foot (30.5-meter) spool.
Lens: Canon zoom lens C-16E F 1.5 with zoom
ing range of 13-76mm. 13-component, 18element construction. Zoom ratio, 1 : 5.85.
Zooming by rotation of lens barrel. Shooting
distance, 1.5m (5 ft.) to infinity. Inner dia
meter, 72mm, Outer diameter, 75mm.
Viewfinder: Single-lens reflex type with prism
screen rangefinder and eyepiece adjustment
ring. Contains f/stops scaie, over/under ex
posure warning marks and manual aperture
control mark. Eyecup is revolvable.
Electric Eye Mechanism : Automatic aperture
mechanism fully coupled to highly sensitive
built-in CdS cell.
Light Measuring Range: Film speed ASA 10-
320 (DIN 11-26). Coupled to entire range of
f/1.6-f/22 and 16-48fps.
Film Speed Indexes:
ASA 10 (12) (16) 20 (25) (32) 40 (50) (64)
80 (100)(125) 160 (200)(250) 3 20
DIN 11 (12) (13) 14 (15) (16) 17 (18) (19)
20 (21) (22) 23 (24) (25) 26
Filming Speeds per Second ; 16 fps (1/43 sec.),
24fps (1/54 sec.), 32fps (1/85 sec.), 48fps (1/
128sec.). Shutter opening angle, 135 degrees.
Manually Operated Aperture ; Ordinary photog
raphy possible at any f/stop.
Power System : Electric motor system. Built-
in micromotor is powered by a 12 v nickel
cadmium battery.
Film Loading: Semiautomatic film loading sys
tem. Just insert the tip of the film into the
film feeding guide.
Footage Counter: Counts up to 100 feet.
Needle automatically returns to “S" mark
when side cover is opened.
Power Source: 12 v nickel cadmium battery.
Rechargeable. 12vx2 parallel circuit for out
side power source.
Accessories : Lens hood, battery charger, external
battery box, close-up lenses, compensating filter
for the CdS window and various types of filters
available.
Size: 280 X 147 x222mm (11" x 5-3/4» x 8-3/4")
Weight: 3.1kg (6 1b. 13-3/8 oz.)
Subject to alterations.
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We are highly gratified that you have
Selected the Canon Scoopic 16 — a
wise choice that promises you many
delightful years of photographic ex
periences.
Canon is recognized the world over
as the foremost pioneer in the devel
opment of photographic equipment of the high
est quality and performance.
Whether it is for news reportage, laboratory or
traveling, make the most of your opportunities!
Before Using ...
It is important for you to thoroughly know
and to get accustomed to handling the Canon
Scoopic 16. Please read this instruction booklet
carefully, and master the manipulations of the
various parts completely before inserting the film
into the camera. If you are thoroughly versed in
the correct handling of this movie camera, you
can get the maximum performance out of the
Canon Scoopic 16 to your greatest satisfaction.
Canon Scoopic 16 Set
Main Body of Scoopic 16
12 V Nickel Cadmium Battery
Lens Cap
Lens Hood
Scoopic Battery Charger-S
Carrying Case
Spool
1 unit
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1 pc
1 pc
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1 pc
1 pc
RUNNING LOCK
While depressing the shutter button all the way
down, turn it clockwise and set "RL” at the index
mark. You can now release your finger from the
button and the camera will continue to run until
the button is returned to its original position.
Main Features of Canon Scoopic 16
First 16mm Movie Camera to Incorporate
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Zoom Lens: Canon Scoopic 16 is the world’s
first 16mm movie camera to incorporate a builtin zoom lens. The zoom lens on this revolution
ary movie camera has a zoom ratio of 1 : 5.85,
or a focal length of 13mm wide-angle to 76mm
telephoto which covers the focal lengths used
most often. The lens speed is a pre-eminent
F 1.6.
First 16mm Movie Camera to Incorporate
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Electric Eye with Manual Override: Shoot
ing with accurate exposure is always possible
with the automatic aperture mechanism which
is coupled to the built-in CdS cell. It couples to
the entire range of this camera's f/stops and
filming speeds. Switch-over from electric eye
mechanism to manual operation is easily done by
shifting the master switch.
Bright Viewfinder with Prism Screen View
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finder: Bright, easy-to-see single-lens reflex
viewfinder eliminates parallax displacement and
the Scoopic incorporates a prism screen range
finder to assure accurate focusing. All the nec
essary information, f/stops, over/under exposure
warning marks and manual aperture control marks,
are visible inside the viewfinder. The rubber-
hooded eyecup, which effectively cuts out extra
neous light, is movable from left to right or vice
versa and is adjustable from —4 to -I-1 diopters.
Powerful NiCd Battery Power Supply : A 12 v
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nickel cadmium rechargeable battery is used as
the power source for film drive and the electric eye
circuit. This small and high performance battery
can be used semipermanently. A fully charged
battery will provide power for filming 800 feet at
24 fps. The battery can be completely recharged
in 14 hours with the exclusive battery charger.
Semiautomatic Fiim Loading Mechanism :
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This is one of the mechanisms that has made
Canon Scoopic 16 easier to handle and eliminates
misleading. Insert the film leader into the in
sertion guide, press the shutter release button,
and the film will automatically feed through the
various guide elements.
Procedures tor Electric Eye Operation
Charge the battery.
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Load the battery.
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Check the power level
of the battery.
Adjust the eyepiece to
your eyesight.
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Load the filr
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Set the film speed dial.
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Set the filming speed
at 24 fps.
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Set the master switch
at "AUTO".
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Remove the lens cap.
Hold the camera and
look into the viewfinder.
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Focus at telephoto.
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Decide the composition
of the picture by turning
the zoom lens.
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Press the shutter
release button lightly.
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Check the position of the
exposure meter needle.
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How to Charge the Battery
An exclusive type 12 v nickel cadmium recharge
able battery is used in the Scoopic 16 as the
pow/er source for film drive and electric eye. The
camera functions only when this charged battery
is properly loaded. A fully charged battery will
provide power for driving eight reels of 100-foot
(30.5-meter) length film at 24 frames per second.
#Since this battery is not charged when you
purchase it, be sure to charge the battery before
loading it into the camera.
Canon Scoopic Battery Charger-S
The exclusive Battery Charger-S is used for charg
ing the nickel cadmium battery. Each battery
can be charged simultaneously either in a pair or
singly.
Set the voltage switch according to the voltage
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to be used. For example, in a locale where
the household voltage is 220 v, set the voltage
switch at 200-240 v.
#Be very careful not to make a mistake on the
voltage setting.
Insert the battery after matching the + and
2
— markings on the battery with those on the
charger.
The pilot lamp lights up when the charger is
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connected to the power supply.
Each exhausted battery can be fully charged
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approximatery in 14 hours. The electronic cir
cuit incorporated inside the charger automatically
switches off when fully charged.
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SCOOPiC BATTERY CHARGER-S
7 A AXX 50-6054 5VA
4 Recharge the battery if it has not been used
for over one month.
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How to Load the Battery
Press the battery chamber release button.
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This releases the lock and frees the cover.
Open the cover and load the battery, matching
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the + and — markings on the battery with
those in the battery compartment.
#Take the battery out of the camera when it is
not to be used for a prolonged period of time.
#lt is best to always carry extra batteries for
worry-free shooting.
Checking the Battery
Check the power level of the battery regularly.
Press the battery test button and check the posi
tion of the needle in the battery tester window.
If the needle reaches the blue zone, it means
the battery has sufficient power level. Otherwise,
replace the battery.
How to Adjust Eyepiece to Eyesight
Remove the lens cap and aim the camera in the
direction of a bright subject and look into the
viewfinder. Turn the eyepiece adjustment ring
and adjust so that the lines of the round prism
screen rangefinder can be seen most distinctly.
Then tighten the eyepiece fixing ring.
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