Manual for AUTO ZOOM 814

Basic Steps in Photography by Electric Eye Operation:

1. Stand up the hand grip.
2. Load batteries: two 1.3v #625 mercury batteries for exposure meter, and four 1.5v penlight batteries for film drive.
3. Adjust the eyepiece by opening the shutter and turning the adjustment ring.
4. Set the auto-manual switch to "AUTO".
5. Set the black line on the aperture control ring at "O" position.
6. Insert a Super 8 film cartridge.
7. Set the filming speed at "18".
8. Remove the lens cap.
9. Set the three-way switch at "R".
10. Hold the camera and look through the viewfinder.
11. Set the focus at maximum magnification (telephoto).
12. Decide the composition of the picture by turning the zoom lens.
13. Check the position of the exposure meter needle.
14. Press the shutter lever.
15. Zooming: Use power zooming switch ("T" for telephoto, "W" for wide-angle) or manual zoom lever.
16. Stop shooting when the footage counter reaches "50".
17. Turn the three-way switch to "OFF".

Handling the Super 8 Cartridge and Photography:

• Super 8 film cartridge contains a 50-foot length of film, allowing for approximately 3 minutes and 20 seconds of shooting at 18 fps. No flipping is needed.
• Send exposed film to an authorized developing laboratory for processing and return on a reel.
• The film is reversal type; be careful with manually operated aperture.

Other Operations:

• How to Use the Hand Grip: Stands up to lock; fold by pressing grip locking lever upwards. Serves as battery chamber.
• Loading of Batteries: Mercury batteries for electric eye; penlight batteries for film drive and power zoom. Check battery power level using test buttons.
• Eyepiece Adjustment: Adjust for clear view of aperture scale and prism screen.
• Filming Speed: 18 fps is standard. 24 fps for slower motion effect, 12 fps for dark indoors or emphasizing movement.
• Three-Way Switch: OFF (power off), R (power on), RC-RL (running lock and remote control).
• Single Frame/Continuous Running: Use release socket for single frame (12 fps) or continuous running.
• Eyepiece Shutter: Set to "CLOSE" to prevent light entry.
• Panning: Horizontal movement for continuous shots. Avoid rapid movement. Tripod recommended.
• Proper Care: Clean lens gently, keep aperture section clean, store away from moisture/heat/dust, set switch to "OFF" when storing, remove batteries for long periods.
• Accessories: Close-up lenses, filters (UV, Y, ND, Skylight, CCA, CCB).