Setting of the aperture control ring, Setting of the filming speed dial, Holding the camera – Canon 518 SV User Manual
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Setting of the Aperture Control Ring
For EE operation, set the aperture control ring at "A”.
■
The electric eye will function only when the ring is set at the
click-stop position of “A”.
■ Refer to page 14 for other uses of the aperture control ring.
Setting of the Filming Speed Dial
1
Set the filming speed dial at "18" for shooting at the normal
'
speed for 18 fps.
O
Set the dial at "SLOW MOTION" for shooting at a high speed
^ of approximately 36 fps.
3
Set the dial at "24" for shooting standard sound film.
■
"SLOW
MOTION"
and
"24”
are
very
effective
when
slowing
down
fast
moving
subjects
and
analyzing
movements
or
preventing
blurs during panning.
■
Be sure to shift the filming speed dial when not pulling the
trigger.
■ Be sure to set the filming speed dial at its click-stop positions.
Holding the Camera
Hold the trigger grip with the right hand and place the forefinger
on
the
trigger.
Focusing,
zooming
and
manual
aperture
control
are performed with the left hand.
■ The camera should be held steadily, especially when shooting in
telephoto or when zooming. It is advisable that the right elbow Is
firmly pressed against the body. For best results, use a tripod and
cable release whenever possible.