Canon 7S - Manual (Page 22)

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DOUBLE SUPERS
The latest addition to Canon Movie Camera range, the
Zoom DS-8, incorporating the Double Super 8 System,
has 8-times zooming capacity, a new automatic control
circuit system, a servomechanism, 5 filming speeds and
singel frame release.
Canon
CINE CAMERA*
Converter Lenses, Copying Equipment,
Remote Switches
Specifications:
Type: 8 mm movie camera using Double Super 8 film exclusively.
Lens: F 1.4 with focal length of 7.5-60 mm. Zoom ratio 1:8. 13-component,
18-element construction (including six rare earth glasses). Inner diameter,
58 mm. Outer diameter, 65 mm.
Zooming: Manual, with zooming lever.
Viewfinder: Single-lens reflex type combined with built-in split-image
rangefinder. Contains exposure indicator, f/stops scale, over/under exposure
warning marks and manual aperture control mark. Eyepiece is adjustable
(-4.5 to +5 diopter). Magnification, 0.62X—4.67X. With eyepiece shutter.
Two types of eyecups are supplied with the camera.
Electric Eye Mechanism: Automatic aperture setting coupled to CdS photo­
cell and servomotor. The Electric Eye is coupled to the changes in light
volume received by the independent window. Light receiving angle, 12-
degree vertical. 21-degree horizontal. Powered by the electric motor used
in common for film advance.
EE Working Range: Coupled to entire range of ASA 320 F 1.4, 12 fps -
ASA 10, F 22, 54 fps.
Manual Aperture Control: Possible by setting the master switch at “MANU”
and turning the aperture control ring.
Film Speeds: ASA 10-320, DIN 11-26.
Filming Speeds: 12, 18, 24, 36, 54 fps and single frame release. Running
lock possible.
Variable Shutter Control: Consecutively from 0° to 165°. “CLOSE”, “4”, “2”
and “OPEN” with 0°, 41.25°, 82.5° and 165° respectively. Exposure adjust­
ment and fadings are possible.
Film Advance: Electric motor drive system.
Rewinding Mechanism: Electrically performed by setting the variable shutter
control lever at “R” and depressing the shutter release button. Over­
lappings possible.
Power Source: Eight 1.5 v penlight (size AA) alkaline or manganese batteries.
Use with exclusive battery magazine. Approx, nine reels can be filmed
with alkaline batteries under normal temperature at 18 fps. External battery
box adaptable using alkaline, manganese, or nickel cadmium batteries.
Film Loading: Semiautomatically loaded by power. Film cutter, built-in.
Footage and Frame Counters: The footage counter has graduations at 10-
feet intervals. Rotates in forward and reverse directions. Automatically
resets when the side cover is opened. The frame counter indicates 72frames
(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: 268X227X103 mm.
Weight: 3370 grams.
Accessories: Lens Cap, Filters, Close-Up Lenses, Remote Switch 3,
External Battery Box, Batery Magazine, NiCd Battery Charger, Spool.
Subject to alterations.
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