Canon AF310XL Manuale Utente

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• ••C'dlMn AfSUnfold the grip.Load the batteries.

ABATTERY nCHECKoTERYCKCheck the batteries.If the battery check/underexpo- w Set the main switch to sure warning indicator iights up, battery power is

Attach and extend the microphone.Check recording level by depressing the shutter release lever halfway.Steps 6 and 7 for Sound Filming with AF31O

If the recording level indicator blinks on and off, sound wiil record correctiy.8Load the fiim cartridge.*'Dispose of the piastic ins

10Check exposure by de- If the underexposure warning pressing the shutter indicator does not light up, release lever halfway. exposure w

« IMTERYHECKFilm transport indicator should move up and down when filming.> C-8 (|l|| Zoom automatically (or 1 nianually) as desired.¡

FUNCTIONS AND OPERATION OF THE CAMERA13

oI1. GripYour AF310XL-S/AF310XL is built with a collapsible grip O- To hold the camera, unfold the grip until it locks into place.

2. Loading the BatteriesIMPORTANT:These cameras will not work without the correct batteries. For proper functioning of your camera, read this page ca

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2. Unfold the grip and remove the battery chamber cover ® by pressing your thumb in the direction of the arrow.3. Load the batteries, making

BATTERY n CHECK3. Checking the BatteriesIt is impossible to film correctly if the batteries are weak. Check battery power regularly, and carry a sp

2. Look into the viewfinder ® whiie hoid- ing the switch in piece.3. if the battery check/underexposure warning indicator ® iights up,

BATTERY n CHECK5064. Main SwitchTo begin filming, set the main switch O to Ion] .IMPORTANT:To prevent battery waste, always turn the mai

5. Shutter Release LeverThe AF310XL-S and AF310XL both have a two-step shutter release lever. Picture is usually composed in such a way that t

2. In the viewfinder, the film transport indicator ® will NOT move.By pressing in the shutter lever ALL THE WAY, filming begins.What happens?

6. ViewfinderBoth cameras have bright viewfinders with easy-to-see indicators. The recording ievei indicator ® (for the AF310XL-S oniy)

7. Attaching the MicrophonePush the microphone in and then down as indicated in the picture. Then slowly extend the microphone to its full len

8. Checking the Recording LeveiTo check the recording level, depress the shutter lever O half\«ay. If the recording level indicator ®

move in closer if the recording level indicator isn’t flashing.Notes:1. Canon’s Dynamic Microphone DM 40R and Electret Condenser Microphone CM100

IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Canon AF310XL-S (sound) or the AF310XL (silent). Whether you’re an experienced photogra

9. Detaching the MicrophonePush in the microphone’s unlock lever in the direction of the arrow to detach it from the camera.20

Camii A#SM>XL-ttFor carrying convenience, attach the microphone in the opposite direction so that it fits on top of the camera b

10. Loading the FilmThe AF310XL-S accepts both sound and silent film cartridges (Type A or G), while the AF310XL accepts only silent cartrid

oQ11. Checking Film AdvanceTo ensure that the film is advancing correctly, press the shutter release lever in all the way and look through the vi

BATTERY 1 CHECKo1 2. Setting the CCA Filter SwitchTwo types of Super 8 sound and silent films are available:1. Type A (tungsten) film for filming

BATTERYCHECKThe CCA filter switch O has two positions: a sun symbol and a bulb symbol ^ . Set the switch according to the following table.Sour

In other words, when using Type A film, set the CCA filter switch to the symbol which corresponds to the type of lighting in which you are

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13. Holding the CameraHold the camera steadily to avoid shaky and blurred movies. Put the strap around your neck or shouider and hold the camer

Notes:1. These cameras cannot be used with some very large tripods.2. The neckstrap can be attached to the camera as well as the case.

you're anxious to start filming. But before you do, take some time to read through this instruction booklet. Only through full unde

o-0- -(E)14. Checking the Underexposure Warning IndicatorCheck the underexposure warning indicator by pressing the shutter lever O in halfway. Th

Note:If you ever find yourself filming outdoors on a very bright day with high-speed film, attach an ND filter to the lens (43mm diamet

15. Composing the Picture and Zooming ZoomingBoth cameras are capable of continuous zooming over the lens’s variable focal length of 8.5 to 25.

ZOOM LENS C-8 Ì nvm It 1,0 'Power ZoomingPressing the power zooming switch O during filming activates zooming automatically-1. Press “T” to e

Manual ZoomingUse the manual zooming lever O whenever you want to zoom faster or slower than the constant speed of power zooming. M

16. Autofocus FilmingFocusing is automatic with the AF310XL-S and AF310XL. To focus the majority of subjects, simply point the camera tow

Fig. A Fig. BSUBJECTS NOT SUITED FOR THE AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM1. Subjects which have iittie or no refiec- tance (black hair, fire, fireworks, black

NOCp SubjectIOKQ Subject 11!1OKp Subject //{ Glass Glass/ GlassI1(/// 20° or moreiCameraCameraCameraFig.CTo bring subjects falling within these t

IV.SUBJECTS WHICH ARE MOVING A CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE AWAY FROM OR TOWARDS THE CAMERAWith moving subjects, you don’t have to worry about

1.Subject

NomenclatureO Footage Counter-O Boom Microphone Contact Shoe (AF31OXL-S only) —O Main Switch/Battery Check Switch o CCA Filter Switch0 Autofocus &apos

f17. Footage CounterWhile filming, the needle in the footage counter O moves to show how many feet of film have been exposed. It resets to

o18. Removing the Cartridge at the End of the FilmWhen the film transport indicator ® stops moving, make sure that the footage counter indicates &quo

Open the side cover as previously instructed and remove the film cartridge by taking up its left end first (see picture above). Exposed film i

Things to Keep in Mind When Fiiming1. With the AF310XL-S, sound is recorded eighteen frames ahead of the corresponding picture frame. For edit

Cleaning the Recording Head AreaThe recording head area inside the fiim compartment becomes dirty from fiim passing through. Uniess it is ci

I•I’-f i1 ll-J-Capstan Pinch rollerRecording head33

Care of the Camera1. The best thing you can do for the camera is to use it reguiariy. if it must be stored for a ionger period o

ty. Clean the camera especially well immediately after you use it on a beach, if you should accidentally drop it in water, it may not be reparab

7. The film gate ® must also be dusted out with a biower brush from time to time to remove accumulated film dust which may scratch

2^V- ‘IFilming in Very Low TemperaturesThe batteries may fail when you film in temperatures below about 0°C (32°F). Load new batteries and keep t

Power Zooming Switch Ф Neckstrap Ring ------ Ф Eyecup

SPECIFICATIONSAF310XL-SAF310XLTypeAutofocus Super 8 movie camera for sound or silent XL filming.Autofocus Super 8 movie camera for silent XL filming.F

AF310XL-SAF310XLDrive SystemFilm drive with electric micromotor and power zooming.Shutter Opening Angle217°Footage CounterAutomatically returns to &qu

I Nomenclature

Film Compartment Release Knob Film Compartment Window-dt Microphone Input Jack (AF310XL-Sonly)Neckstrap Ring i Tripod Socket — ® Battery Chamber Cover

Boom Microphone BM 30 DTypeUnidirectional, electrolytic condenser microphone. Hotshoe type microphone exclusive for AF31OXL-SOutput Level-78 dB (1 KHz

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TABLE OF CONTENTSpage numberIntroduction... 2NomenclatureCamera...

Things to Keep in Mind When Fiiming....32Fiiming a Teievision Screen....

SIMPLE STEPS FOR NORMAL FILMINO1Remove the lens cap.* ,'Dispose of the white protective ring before loading the batteries and using the camer