Canon DS-8 - Manual (Page 10)

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.
Subject to alterations.
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