Canon Super 8 814 User Manual

TECHNICAL DATA

Type : 8mm movie camera using Super 8 film cartridge. Frame size, 4x5.4mm.

Lens: FI.4 with zooming range of 7.5 —60mm. 18-element in 13-component composition. Inner diameter, 58mm. Outer diameter, 60mm. Coated in amber, magenta, purple or multilayer coating.

Viewfinder:			Single-lens reflex type, combined
with	built-in		prism	screen	rangefinder.	Contains
aperture		scale,		improper	exposure	indicators,
film	ending		indicator. Eyepiece adjustable with

shutter device for preventing rear light entering viewfinder.

EE Mechanism :	Automatic	aperture	setting	cou­
pled to film speed and filming speed. Aim				the
camera at the subject for correct exposure.
Exposure Meter:	Through-the-lens system			CdS
meter measures the light		passing	through	the

taking lens. Powered by two 1.3 v M20 (#625)

mercury batteries.
Light Measuring Range: The entire							scale		be­
tween ASA		250 f/1.4		at 12	fps	and	ASA	16	f/22
at 24 fps.
Film	Speed	:	Automatically		set	with	insertion of
film	cartridge.		With	tungsten		type	film,		ASA
25-250. With daylight type film, ASA 16-160.
CCA Filter : Built in.				Corrects		colors	of	tungsten
type	film	in	daylight	use.	Automatically			cancell­

ed on insertion of daylight type film cartridge or manually from outside.

Filming Speeds : 12. 18. 24fps and single frame.

Shutter Release : Three-way switch (safety lock,

running	position,	remote		control	and	running
lock position) and shutter lever.
Release	Sockets:	For		remote	control,	single
frame and continuous running photography.
operation	is possible		by	releasingTIie EE		mecha-
nism. Fade-ins and			Tfde-outs are		possible with
the aperture control ring.

Power System : Film drive and			power	zooming
operated by	two	micromotors.	Entire	zooming
is done in 6 —	9 seconds.
Power Source	: Four 1.5v oenlight		(size	AA) bat­
teries loaded	iriside	the hand	grip.	"Sufficient

power for 10 cartridges of ^Im under normaf temperature.

Battery	Tester	:	Built	in. Indicates			power	levels
of mercury and penlight batteries.
Manual	Zooming:		Performed		by	manual		zoom­
ing lever. Revolving angle of 100°.
Footage Counter: Counts up					to	50	feet.	Auto­
matically resets when side cover is opened.
Film Transport Indicator:					For checking film
advancement.
Hand	Grip:	Folding		type	containing film-drive

battery chamber.

Size: 237x107x63mm (9%"x4i/4"x2i/2") Weight: l,720g(3lb. 12% oz.)

Subject to alterations.

We are highly gratified that you have selected the Canon Auto Zoom 814—a wise choice that promises you many delightful years of photographic experiences.

Canon is recognized the world over as the foremost pioneer in the development of photographic equipment of the highest quality and performance.

Whether it is for the home, laboratory, or traveling, make the most of your opportunities. A whole new world of home movie enjoyment will be opened to you !

Auto-Manual Switch-

Film Plane Indicator-

Power Zooming Switch-

Side Cover Latch

Film Type Window-

CCA Filter Switch-

Grip Locking LeverRelease Socket for Single Frame-

Aperture Control Ring

Three-Way (OFF-R-RC-RL)

Switch

Illuminating Window for Aperture Scale

Focusing Ring

iVro

Shutter Lever

Release Socket for

Continuous Running

Manual Zooming Ring

Folding-Type Hand Grip with Penlight Battery Chamber

Eyepiece-

Eyepiece Adjustment Ring-

Socket for Remote Control Cord '

Eyepiece Shutter Switch-

Film Transport indicat

Manual Zooming Lever

Battery Tester Window-

Battery Test Buttons-

Footage Counter-

■ Mercury Battery Chamber

-Fanlight Battery Chamber Cover

CANON CINE PROJECTOR S-400

Titling Set

Used for titling, ciose-up photography, copy	work
and single frame photography. Consists of	stan­
chion, carrying arm, metai fasteners and case.

Canon Chestpod

Remote Control Switch

Lens Hood S-60

Canon Release

Carrying Case

Canon Cine Projector S-400 is

the

newest

and

highest

quality movie

projector.

It

can

automatical­

ly load

and rewind

all

8mm

films

—Super

8, Single

8 and regular 8mm films up to 400feet.

Operation

is very simple. Just insert

the

film

end

into

the

projector,

turn the

switch,

and

the

film

will

run

completely

through

and

rewind

with

no

need

for

resetting

or

touching

any

other

switches.

The

Cine

Projector

S-400 has

a

fast

17

—28mm

F1.3 zoom lens, 8v 50w mirror lamp, adjustable projecting speeds including slow motion. This pro­

jector can be used in any	country as it has a choice
of seven different voltages	from 100 to 240 v.

Size: 333 x169 x155mm (1' 1 i/s" x 6%" x ei/g") Weight: 5.2kg (11 lb. 7%oz.)

MAIN FEATURES OF CANON AUTO ZOOM 814

Eight-Times Zooming on Large Picture Area

The

Canon

Auto

Zoom

814

is

the

latest

8mm

movie

camera

that

can

bring

out

the

qualities of

the

Super

8

film

to

their

highest

degree.

Picture

area

of

the

Super

8

film

is

50% larger

than

regu­

lar 8mm film. This film has superb reproduction

qualitiesclosely			approachingthatofa			16mm		movie.
The	combination of			the lens speed		of	F	1.4	and
1 :	8	zoom	ratio	is one of the most outstanding
in	the	world.	The	Auto	Zoom 814,		capable		of
complete		zooming		from	wide-angle	to		ultra-tele­

photo, is an ideal movie camera to take along on picnics, mountain climbing and overseas trips.

Easy Film Loading

Just

slip

in the entire Super 8 cartridge which

holds

a

continuous

50-foot

length

of

film.

No

threading

or re-loading are necessary. The film

speed

is

automatically set when the cartridge is

slipped into the camera.

Built-in CCA Filter

A

CCA filter,

for

converting

the

color temperature

of

tungsten type

film

used in daylight,

has

been

built

into

the

optical

system.

When

shooting

under

artificial

light, the

filter

can

be

canceled by

the

CCA

filter

switch.

When

using

daylight

type

film

from

the

beginning,

the

filter

is

automatically

canceled with the insertion of the cartridge.

Power Zooming and Film Drive

Four 1.5v penlight batteries power the high per­ formance built-in micromotors. Especially, power zooming gives tpe 1 S zoom ratio its greatest

effectiveness and brings variation into yo_iir

TTL Type Electric Eye
The	electric		eye	accurately measures				the	light
according		to	the angle-of-view of the lens, regard­
less	of	the	zooming range, because of the TTL
system in which				the	CdS	meter	is positioned		on
the	back	side	of	the	lens	system.	The	TTL system

also eliminates the necessity of exposure factor compensation when using filters.

Photography by Manual Operation
The	aperture		can	be operated manually				by	shift­
ing	the	auto-manual switch to				"MANUAL”.			Fade-
ins	and fade-outs are possible by the aperture									con­
trol	ring.	And	with the		combined	use	of	an		NO
filter, fade time can be adjusted.
The Auto Zoom 814 is also equipped with										other
features		necessary for advanced 8mm movie							mak­
ing,	such as, running lock, remote						control			and
footage		counter.		Filming	speeds	include		12,		18
and 24 fps and single frame.

BASIC STEPS IN PHOTOGRAPHY BY ELECTRIC EYE OPERATION

Set tlie auto-rnanual switch aL 4 “AUTO”.

Stand up the tiand grip.

Set the black line on the aperture control ring at ”0” position,

Load the batteries.

a. For exposure meter; Two 1,3 v if625 mercury batteries.

Insert a Super 8 film cartridge,

	c.	Check	the	capac­
b. For film drive: Four penlight	ity	of	the	batteries
batteries.	for film drive.

Adjust the eyepiece,	b. Make adjustment by
a. Open the eyepiece	turning the eyepiece ad­
shutter.	justment ring.

Set the filming speed at "18

Remove the lens cap

S e t t h e t h r e e - w a y s w i t c h a t " R " .

Hold the camera and look through the viewfinder.

	1	Decide the composition of the
Set the focus at maximum		picture by turning the zoom
magnification (telephotoX		lens.

During	shooting, zoom in and	Take	out	the	cartridge	after
		the	entire	film	has been	ex­
needs.		posed.

	13	Check the position of the ex­
		posure meter needle.

C ■ 16 • 8|- 4 ■ 2

Turn the three-way switch to "OFF".

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Aperture Adjusting Mechanism	29
Fading Techniques	30
Controliing the Working Range of the Eiectric Eye	32
Photography by Manuai Aperture Operation	32
Shooting with Artificial Light	33
Three-Way (OFF-R-RC-RL) Switch	34
Single Frame Photography and Continuous Running	35
Eyepiece Shutter	35
Panning	36
Proper Care of the Camera	36
Accessories	37
Canon Cine Projector S-400	39

It is Important for you to thoroughly know	and	to get	accustomed
to handling the Canon Auto Zoom 814,		^ase	read	this
instruction bookJet_careti^ly,_£nd master	the	manipulatons		of

the various parts completely before~TrigirTiri'g the_fi].rn_-C_artridge into the_ camera. If you are thoroughly versed in the correct handling of this movie camera, you can get the maximum performance, such as fade in, fade-out and zooming, out of the Canon Auto Zoom 814 to your greatest satisfaction

SUPER 8

г

HANDUI^G THE SOPER 8 CARTRIDGE AND PHOTOGRAPHY

The Super			8	film	cartridge is	loaded with	The film is of the reversal typ^in which the
50-foot		length of film. There is no need for					positive is obtained. Therefore, the latitude
flipping	over	the cartridge in reverse direction					is narrower than negative film. This means you
halfway	through		the	film.	With one	cartridge of	must be especially careful of the expos^^wheji
film you	can shoot			for approximately		.T minutes	photographing with manually operated aperture

20 seconds .

Send the exposed film to an authorized de veloping laboratory. It will be returned to

you wound on a reel so that immediate projection is possible

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HOW TO USE THE HAND GRIP

When	the hand grip is	stood	up	it is automatical­
ly locked. When folding, keep pressing					the	grip
locking	lever upwards	and	swing	the	hand	grip
back. The hand grip also serves as a					film-drive
battery chamber.

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LOADING OF BATTERIES

Mercury Batteries for Electric Eye

Before using your new camera, load it with the two mercury batteries packed in a separate enveiope. If the batteries are not inserted, the electric eye will not function.

1- Remove the coyer of the mamirv hatferv 'eha.rnber by turning it to the left.

2.Wipe the batteries clean, and then insert them with the central contact sides facing inwards.

3.Screw in the cover by turning it to the right. #Use two 1.3v M20 (f625) batteries of the same

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