VINTAGE CANON AUTO ZOOM 518 8 VIDEO CAMERA -
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:704449 | Brand: Canon |
| Film Format: Super 8 | UPC: Does not apply |
VINTAGE CANON AUTO ZOOM 518 SUPER 8 VIDEO CAMERA
This model added power zooming on the popular Zoom 518 Super 8 (marketed in December 1964). A fixed grip was added to contain a motor and an additional AA battery for power zooming. This additional function made the model a bestseller, with the best balance of performance, price and design.
TypeSuper 8 type 8mm movie cameraImage Size4.2 x 5.7 mm (Projection image size: 4 x 5.4mm)FilmSuper 8 film cartridgeLensFocal Length/...Speed9.5 – 47.5mm f/1.8 (14 elements in 11 groups, including 5 new type glass elements) Inner diameter: 48 mm, outer diameter: 50 mm
Amber and magenta coating
Focal length can be extended to super telephoto of 15.6 – 78mm f/1.8 with the Tele Converter 1.6X.Zooming Ratio5xFocusingManual (Front lens group rotating method), 1.2 m to infinityZoomingPower zooming (Approx. 6 sec.) and manual zooming with zooming ring. Rotation angle: Approx. 100 degrees.Filter Size48 mmViewfinderTypeSingle-lens reflex typeRangefinderPrism screen rangefinder (Micro-prism rangefinder)Dioptric Adjustment-3 to +1 diopterViewfinder InformationAperture value, exposure meter needle, over/under exposure warningsExposure ControlTypeAutomatic aperture setting coupled to loaded film speed and shooting speed. Just aim the subject and shoot. The correct exposure is given always.Exposure MeterBuilt-in TTL CdS exposure meterMetering RangeISO 160 f/1.8, 18 fps – ISO 16 f/16, slow motionFilm SpeedAutomatic ISO setting by film cartridge
Tungsten type film: ISO 25, 40, 64, 100 and 160
Daylight type film: ISO 16, 25, 40, 64 and 100CCA FilterA Color Conversion filter A is built-in to use tungsten type film under daylight. The CCA filter is automatically cancelled with loading of a daylight type film cartridge. Manual cancellation of the CCA filter is possible.Manual Aperture SettingShooting at any manual aperture setting is possible by one operation of the aperture control ring (Fading out/in is possible using a ND filter together.)Power SourceTwo MD mercury cellsBattery CheckPush button checkingFilm DriveTypePower filming by a high performance micro-motorFilming Speed18 fps and slow motion (approx. 40 fps)Power SourceFour AA batteries (One battery is contained in the grip for zooming and slow motion). Sufficient power for 10 film cartridges under normal temperature.Footage CounterCounts up. Automatic resetting by unloading of a film cartridge.Battery CheckPush button checkingShutterShutter Opening160 degreesRelease SocketSockets for remote control and continuous shootingShutter Lock DialThree positions for safety lock, run, running lock/remote controlSafety MechanismPreventing mistakes on shooting: over/under exposure warning, shutter lock and film drive confirmation.Remote ControlPossible with remote switchGripHolding type, battery compartment for a driving AA batteryDimensions (W x H x D)55 x 187 x 206 mmWeight1150 g (Body only)
This model added power zooming on the popular Zoom 518 Super 8 (marketed in December 1964). A fixed grip was added to contain a motor and an additional AA battery for power zooming. This additional function made the model a bestseller, with the best balance of performance, price and design.
TypeSuper 8 type 8mm movie cameraImage Size4.2 x 5.7 mm (Projection image size: 4 x 5.4mm)FilmSuper 8 film cartridgeLensFocal Length/...Speed9.5 – 47.5mm f/1.8 (14 elements in 11 groups, including 5 new type glass elements) Inner diameter: 48 mm, outer diameter: 50 mm
Amber and magenta coating
Focal length can be extended to super telephoto of 15.6 – 78mm f/1.8 with the Tele Converter 1.6X.Zooming Ratio5xFocusingManual (Front lens group rotating method), 1.2 m to infinityZoomingPower zooming (Approx. 6 sec.) and manual zooming with zooming ring. Rotation angle: Approx. 100 degrees.Filter Size48 mmViewfinderTypeSingle-lens reflex typeRangefinderPrism screen rangefinder (Micro-prism rangefinder)Dioptric Adjustment-3 to +1 diopterViewfinder InformationAperture value, exposure meter needle, over/under exposure warningsExposure ControlTypeAutomatic aperture setting coupled to loaded film speed and shooting speed. Just aim the subject and shoot. The correct exposure is given always.Exposure MeterBuilt-in TTL CdS exposure meterMetering RangeISO 160 f/1.8, 18 fps – ISO 16 f/16, slow motionFilm SpeedAutomatic ISO setting by film cartridge
Tungsten type film: ISO 25, 40, 64, 100 and 160
Daylight type film: ISO 16, 25, 40, 64 and 100CCA FilterA Color Conversion filter A is built-in to use tungsten type film under daylight. The CCA filter is automatically cancelled with loading of a daylight type film cartridge. Manual cancellation of the CCA filter is possible.Manual Aperture SettingShooting at any manual aperture setting is possible by one operation of the aperture control ring (Fading out/in is possible using a ND filter together.)Power SourceTwo MD mercury cellsBattery CheckPush button checkingFilm DriveTypePower filming by a high performance micro-motorFilming Speed18 fps and slow motion (approx. 40 fps)Power SourceFour AA batteries (One battery is contained in the grip for zooming and slow motion). Sufficient power for 10 film cartridges under normal temperature.Footage CounterCounts up. Automatic resetting by unloading of a film cartridge.Battery CheckPush button checkingShutterShutter Opening160 degreesRelease SocketSockets for remote control and continuous shootingShutter Lock DialThree positions for safety lock, run, running lock/remote controlSafety MechanismPreventing mistakes on shooting: over/under exposure warning, shutter lock and film drive confirmation.Remote ControlPossible with remote switchGripHolding type, battery compartment for a driving AA batteryDimensions (W x H x D)55 x 187 x 206 mmWeight1150 g (Body only)
