Canon 518 SV - Manual (Page 15)

Checking the Power Level of Batteries
The power level of the batteries can be checked by turning the
shutter lock dial to "R", pressing the battery checker and checking
the position in the power level indicator.
If the needle reaches the blue zone, the betteries have sufficient
power level.
If the needle is in the white zone, the batteries have a power
level only for 24 fps or under.
If the needle is in the red zone, replace all of the batteries.
■ When not using the camera, keep the shutter lock dial at "OFF”.
■ Always check the power level of the batteries before shooting.
■ The film cartridge with following speeds can be used.
Tungsten type : ASA 25, 40, 64, 100, 160, 250, 400
Daylight type : ASA 16, 25, 40, 64, 100, 160, 250
Loading of Film Cartridge
1 Open the rear cover by pressing the rear cover lock button.
O Slide the Super 8 film cartridge towards the front of the
^ camera with the film gate facing ahead. The film speed is
automatically set with the insertion of the cartridge.
2 Close the rear cover by pressing it.
k Set the shutter lock dial at "R”. Pull the trigger to confirm
” the film advance. If you can hear the sound of film winding
and the white dot in the film transport indicator revolves, it means
the cartridge is properly inserted.
■ The Super 8 film cartridge is loaded with 50-foot film. There
is no need for flipping over the cartridge in reverse direction
halfway through the film.
Footage Counter
The footage counter tells you how many feet of film you have
exposed. It automatically resets to "O" when the cartridge is
taken out.