Canon Super 8 814 - Manual (Page 10)

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.