Canon SCOOPIC IBM Canon INSTRUCTIONS _
Your new Canon Scoopic 16M camera is an updated and refined version of the Canon Scoopic 16, America's best selling automatic hand camera for television news and documentary filmmaking . Improved in many areas and offering more features than the standard Scoopic 16, the 16M will give you professional results every time out simply, quickly and efficiently.
Location of Parts and Controls 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Eyecup Finder eyepiece Battery chamber lock button Frame counter Footage counter Battery chamber Power supp ly switch Single frame shot knob cha ngeover knob 9. Filming speed selector 10. Fi 1m speed dial 11 . Finder shutter lever 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22.
23. 24. 25. 26. 27 . 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35 . 36. 37 . 38.
Main Features • World's First 16mm Movie Camera Incorporating Zoom Lens with Macro Mechanism The Scoopic 16M is the wor ld's first 16mm movie camera having a built-in zoom lens with macro mechanism . The zoom lens has a focal length of 12.5 to 75mm ('f," - 3"), a zoom rat io of 6 : 1 . The lens T number is a fast T2.5 (F1.8). T-stop means how much of the light entering the front actually reaches the film plane.
Specifications Type: EE 16mm movie camera with built-in zoom lens with macro mechanism. Film: 100 feet (30.5 meters) of 16mm single or double perforated fi 1m . Lnes: Focal length: 12.5 - 75mm (l iz " - 3") Zoom ratio: 6: 1 T number (F number): T2.5 (F1.8) . Construction: 16 eleme nts in 12 components . Front thread: 72mm (2 !3h6 "), P 0.75. Outer diameter: 75mm (3"). Focus range: 1.1m (3'7 5/ 16 ") to infinity. Macro control range: 80 - 750mm (3 1/ 8 " - 2'5 1/ 2 "). (from the front vertex to focal plane).
Battery and Battery Charger The Scoopic 16M uses a 12 V NiCd b attery for drivin g f i lm and operati ng the electr i c eye circuit. The battery is shipped uncharged; theref or e, cha rge it before use. One battery permits shooti ng o f sixteen 1OO -f o ot ro ll s at 24 fps. T he Canon Battery Charge r S-12 can charge two batteries at t he same time. • Canon Battery Ch arger S-12 Voltage: 50/ 60 Hz, AC 1 00-240V Ch arging T im e: 3.
• Charging Battery The pilot lamp goes on whe n the charger is plugged into the power su pply. I nsert the battery into the charger . A weakening glow o f the pilot ·Iamp indicates a full charge . Two batteries can be charged at the sa me time. Recharge the battery if it has been left unused for over one month. Have a spare battery ready when many pictures are to be take n. 8 • Sett i ng Voltage In charging the battery , set the voltage se lector to the voltage to be used. Rem ove the fuse.
Precautions for Battery Handling 1. Charge the batte ry at an ambient temperature of 10° C or over; charging at O° C or less may damage the battery. 2. Making contact between the positive and nega t ive termin als of your Scoopic battery may cause a high speeq discharge and possible damage to the battery. Never store a spa re battery in a pocket along with other metal objects such as keys . 3.
Loading Battery 1. Push up the lock button of the battery chamber an d pull the cover open . 2. Load t he battery. Take the battery out of the camera if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. Checking Battery Check the battery power level regularly. 1. Push the battery check button and evaluate the power level accordi ng to the position of the needle in the battery check window. 2. Re charge the battery when the need Ie stays with i n the red regi o n .
Adjusting Finder Eyepiece 1. Be sure the finder shutter lever is 0 position. 2, Loosen the eyepiece setscrew, direct the camera at a bright subject and look into the camera. 3 , Place the EE changeover lever to MANU , turn the manual aperture ring and set the meter needl e at T2.5. 4 . Turn the eyepiece adjusting ring clockwise and cou nterclockwi se until grain s are distinctly observed. Then fi x the eyepiece with the setscrew. Without this adjustment, proper focusing is impossible .
Setting Film Speed The EE mechanism of the Scoopic 16M is coupled to both the filming speed (frame rate) selector and the film speed (ASA) selector of the camera. The correct ASA of the film is determined by referring to the manufacturers specifications supplied with the film. (Refer to pages 33 and 34 for ASA filte r factor adjustments,) Scoopic 16M ASA Scale: ASA 20 (25 32) 40 (50 64) 80 (100 125) 160 (200 250) 320 (400 500) 640 Figures in parentheses indicated by dots on ASA scale.
Setting Filming Speed The filming speed selector sets the number of frames to be fed pe r second. 24 frames is standard for 16mm movie cameras. Turn the dial and set the desired filming speed to the index. Since the film hardens at a temperature of O° C or lower, the number of frames may be reduced at 48 or 64 fps. The use of a coldproof case and external battery is recommended .
Filming Speeds and Projection Effects It is standard to shoot and project the film at 24 fps. High Speed Filming Project ion at 24 fps. of film photographed at a speed of 48 or 64 fps. produces a slow-motion effect. For example, when a film shot at 48 fps . is projected at a standard 24 fps. , the projecting time w ill be doubled, thereby halving t he speed of t he action projected. High filming speed is effect ive for slowi ng the action of a f ast -moving subject or analyzi ng movement s.
EE Changeover Lever The 16 fps. must be used for controlling exposure by giving due considerations to change in speed of move ment of a subject when projected. Place this lever on AUTO and the EE circuit wi II be coupled to allow shooting with automatic aperture control. When it is turned to OFF, all circuits except for the battery checker are disconnected. Set the lever at MANU for introduction of special effects. See page 23.
Holding Camera Firmly grasp the handgrip with the right hand and depress the shutter button with the righ t thumb. Focusing, zooming and steadying of the camera are ' accomplished with the left hand. Hold the camera steady, particularly when shooting at a long focal length or zooming. The use of a tripod and cable release is recommended.
Adjusti ng Eyecup The eyecup is revolvable. Adjust it to fit your eye. Do not move your eye away from the eyecup , otherwise, strong light may enter through the finder eyepiece thereby foggi ng the fi 1m. Use the fi nder shutter lever when taking your eye away from th e eyecup . Placi ng the lever to C allows the shutter in the finder to drop and thus prevents incidence of light. Adjusti ng Handstrap Open the handstrap buckle and adjust the length of the handstrap.
Zooming Turning the zoom ring changes the magnification of an image. The need for i.nterchangeable lenses is eliminated and very effective expressions are assured. The fi nder of the Scoopic 16M is of t he si ngle-lens reflex type in which the field-of-view and the picture frame are identical. Therefore, the pictures can be composed within the maximum field-of-view. Use the zoom lever when turning the zoo m ring . 18 Relations between Focal Length and Field-of-view Focal length (mm) 25 35 50 12.5 17 .
• The foca l point does not change by turning the zoom ring. • When you wish to keep the subject always in the center of the picture while zooming, fix the camera in a stationary position, set the subject in the center of the viewfinder at the maximum focal length of 75mm (3"), and focus . Zooming can be performed from any desired focal length after that .
Focusing Turn the focus ring to obta in the sharpest image. The greater the focal length the more easi Iy and accurately the aligned image can be seen. Zooming does not move the image out of focus . First focus at the maximum focal length of 75mm (3"), then return the lens to the override this system and bring the aperture to a full open position for fast focusing, depress the aperture opening button and hold during focus ing.
Exposure Meter Needle and Exposure The automatic exposure system of the Scoopic 16M is activated when the shutter release button is depressed approximately half way . The lens will then "stop-down" to the correct shooting aperture and this aperture will be indicated by the needle in the T /stop scale. AUTO Shooting When the aperture setti ng needle is within the proper exposure range, press the shutter button all the way. The film will be fed and will be ready for shooting.
Shutter Button The needle within the left-hand red mark means under-exposure. Depress the shutter button slightly at first, depress it all the way down after determining the T I stop. • When the shutter button is pressed on Iy slightly, the operating sound of the EE can be heard but the film will not advance. • Place the EE changeover lever at OFF when the camera is not used. The battery cannot be consumed even if the lever is not switched to OFF.
Shooting with Manual Aperture Control 1. Place the EE changeover lever to MANU. • Shooting against light 2 . Set the manual aperture control ring to the desired T /stop or set the apert ure needl e within the fi nder to the desired T /stop. Zooming and focus ing are made in the same manner as in EE shooti ng.
Macro Filmmaking A macro mechanism is b uil t in to the lens of your Scoopic 16M to film subject s at c loser than the normal minimum focusing dist ance of 1.1 meters (3' 7 5/'6 "). T urn the macro ring clockwise whi le depress ing the lock button. When the focus ring is set at the close distance and the macro ring is fully turned clockwise, close-ups are possible to 80m m (3';' ") wide-a ngle and 750mm (2'5' /2 ") telephoto.
Single Frame Shooting Single frame shooting is available to shoot titles or to include such data as dates and cut numbers. The EE operation cannot be employed in this case . Place the EE changeover lever to MANU and pull the single frame shooting changeover knob . Depress t he changeover knob to its origina l position at the end of the shooting. To continue single frame shooting, steady the picture frame using a tripod and release . Proper exposure is assured by operating the EE mechanism at 16 fps.
1. Pre ssu re plate 2. Fi 1m ho lder 3. Film gui de 4: Takeup spoo l shaft 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11 . 12.
1. Film guide 2. Film guide release pin Part of fi nder optical system Pressure p late Film holder Film holder Pressure plate release knob 8. Film holder 9. Fi I m holder release knob 10. Film guide 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Releasing Each Part The pressure plate can be opened by turning the setscrew for unloading the film or cleaning the aperture p late .
loading Film Any standard 16mm, single or double perforated, lOa-f oot (30.5-meted film can be used. Film can be automatically loaded. Make a habit of loading film correctly because care lessness may race or fog the fi 1m. Avoid Direct Sunlight The f ilm is wound naked around the reel; always load the film in the shade. An extra length of leader is attached to the film for protection agai nst the ent ry of light. But t he film may be fogged by di rect sunlight or stro ng lighti ng if it is loosely wound.
3. Cut off the tip of the film leader with the film 4. I nsert the tip of the leader into the insertion guide. cutter . • Make the cutoff by matching a perforation and a positioning pin provided on the cutter.
5. Have the fi Imi ng speed at 16 or 24 fps. Make sure the film holder on the side of the takeoff spool shaft is in the proper position. Push the film slightly while pressing the shutter button. 30 6. The film will automatically thread through the film guide and the aperture plate and come out of the bottom sprocket. Stop p ressi ng the shutter button when some 30cm (11 1 3/' 6 ") of the film leader has passed through the guide roller.
7, Have the takeup spool ready and check to see if its top is facing upwards, Bend the tip of the film leader toward the emulsioncoated side and insert it in the takeup spool as indicated by the di agram, Wind the film lead er tightly several times around the takeup spool, 8 _ Pl ace the takeup spool on the shaft, g, Press the shutter button while pressing the film guide release pin, and check the top and bottom film loops to be sure they are uniformly fed , A feed of 10 (3 15;;.
Footage Counter 10. Reinstall and relock the side cover. 11. Press the shutter button and feed the f ilm until the footage counter advances from S to O. Start shooting from 0 position. Make sure the fi lm feed indicator is rotati ng. This indicator corrects a slackened film and checks to see the fi 1m is properly fed. The slackness can be removed by turning the indicator counterclockwise. 32 As shooting proceeds, the frame counter of the footage counter indicates the length of exposed fi 1m.
Unloading Film Stop shooting when the counter reac hs 100, feed the film to F and un load the takeup spool in the shade. Pu t the film in a container and send it to a laborato ry. Filters and Exposure Compensation Filters 72mm Screw-in type and Series No.9 filters are available. When using a filter, exposure time must be increased by the ex posure factor of the f i lter . Canon Filters (72mm Screw-in Type and Series No.9) Type UV (SL 39.3C ) * Y1 (SY 44.
Adjustment 1 Changing ASA Inde x Divide the ASA index of the film by the exposur,e factor of the filter . Set the film speed dial to this figure . For example, a Y3 (exposure factor 3) filter is used for an ASA 100 film, the compensated ASA index is 100 7 2 = 50. Reset the film speed dial to ASA 50 , Adjustment 2 Adjusting T !stop Adjust the T !stop by turning the aperture control ring accoring to the exposure factor of the filter . The T / stops are graduated in a multiple p roportio n.
Using External Battery A 12 V Canon NiCd battery is available for shooting at low temperatures. The performance of the external battery and hence stable shooting at a low temperature of O° C or less are assured by keeping it warm by the body temperature of the user or by a pocket warmer. A power switch is provided for the external battery to turn ON /OFF power. This switch allows the use of the external battery as a remote control unit . Remove the battery in the camera when using the external battery.
Lens Hood Accessory Shoe Use a lens hood to cut out harmful light . There are two types of hood : one for filters of the screw-in type and When lighting is needed, shootin g have to be made by t wo persons or the camera have to be operated by one hand . The Scoopic 16M has an accessory shoe . If a lighting fi xture is mou nted on a sta nd, t he photographer can doub le as a lighter. the other fo r t he Series NO.9 filt ers.
72mm Close- up Lenses Close-up Lens 2100 Distance scale m (i nch) Film plane-to-subject distance m (inch) 1. 1 (3·7 5h. ") 00 2.29 (7·6 3h. ") 0 .83 (2 ·8"h. ") Focal length mm (inch) Pi ct ure area cm (inch) 170x 124 (5·6 1S/,. "x4" ,/,,,·) 12.5 ('Iz ") 48.4x35.3 (1·7'/' . "xl'l'/8 ") 17.5 (" h6') ( 1 ") 35.0x25.5 (1'1 '18 "xl 0') 123x89.6 24.6x18 .0 (9 5/8 "x 7'/,. ") 86 .3x63.0 (2·10"x2·' 3/,. ") 25 (4" /,6 "x2' 11'/4 ") 35 (1 '/. ") 16.7x12.2 (6 9/.. "X4 '3/'6 ") 58 .6x42.8 (l ·ll'h.
Close-up Len s 2100 + 1100 Distance sca le m (inch) Fil m plane-to-subject distance m (inch) 1.1 (3' 7 '/. 6 ") 0.60 (1' 11 'is ") 0.93 (3 ' 'is ") Focal length mm (inch) 12.5 (1 1," ) 17.5 (" /'6 ") 25 (1 ") 35 (1 'Is ") = Pi cture area cm (in ch ) 31.0x22.6 (1 ' 3/. 6 "x8 7 / 8 ") 13 7 59.2x43.2 (1 '11 '/16 "x1 '5") 22.4x16.4 (8 /16 "x6 /16 ") 42 .8x31.3 (1 '4 71. "x 1 " /16 ") 15.8x11.5 (6 1/4"x41 /2 ") 30.1 x22.0 (11 10.7x7.8 (4 3/'6 "X3'/.6 ") 20 .5x14.
