Canon Auto Zoom 518 Super 8 Camera Review

[@IKS-Exploration]

"R" means the shutter is released, "L" means power disconnected, between R and L means shutter lock.

[@razareg4866]

Thank you for that valuable information.

[@simonepozzoli]

If you put on "R", pull the trigger and while pulling you put it on "•" it will continue filming even if you release the trigger.

[@AradSP]

Great video, thanks! I've been considering getting a super 8 for a long time but haven't bothered to get into it. However, next week I'm planning on going on a trip so it'd come in handy. Finally, I found someone who sells this camera. Can't wait to use it!!

[@TheFrogInYourClosetWatchingYou]

Im assuming you just got that slow mo button mixed up... you probably cover whichever option you want with the switch.

[@ryanlin5515]

if i don't put in batteries for the light meter, will i be able to do manual exposure? My light meter needle won't drop below f4 and when i removed the batteries, the light meter is still working the same as if the batteries are still in there.

[@jcarter4073]

'R' means remote. A cable remote so you can film yourself from a distance away from the camera.

[@wavesandgrain1967]

thanks for the info!

[@nizosuke]

the reading would be completely wrong they are 3V only with air cells or a voltage regulator circuit it will properly make the exposure. and you can get that for a £30 or get an external light meter.

[@razareg4866]

Well, at least you're not wrong with that info. In fact, I think that the best type of light meter battery for this camera would be the original, although they're hard to find and you will have to buy them online. As of the moment, it will take longer to get those batteries due to the ongoing pandemic. The cheapest 625 type batteries I can find as of the moment are from B&H Photo Video, but they are out of stock as of the moment and will take several days before they are available again. The 625 type batteries on eBay are expensive, and I think using the light meter in the camera is easier than using an external light meter for convenience purposes.

[@razareg4866]

Actually, how will the result be different if I use a 3v battery vs two 1.35v (2.7v) 625 batteries? What will be the difference?

[@Johnslyy]

Razareg so do you use 2pieces of 1.3v or just 1 piece of 3v?

[@christianorellana6721]

Will the automatic exposure feature still work if you don’t have batteries for the light meter?

[@razareg4866]

You need batteries that will work with the light meter in order to get the automatic exposure to work.

[@mrnolotionvlogs7216]

The batteries are called 625 I found it pretty easily

[@razareg4866]

Well my friend, I created this video before I found out how online purchases work lol

[@ebbarut]

I was gifted a Canon 518 Super 8 last week but I can't get to the old battery in the handle due to severe oxidation (maybe it's the battery acid?). I've tried everything and I can't get it to open. Am I the only one with this problem??

[@TillaT123]

I’m having that same problem. I think we can use some contact spray and use it. But idk yet. I’ll keep you updated.

[@theroyalarcticinstitute]

@@TillaT123 Any luck? i've run into the same problem as well :(

[@ninjatickleattack]

You can buy from from B&H or a nonprofit called mono no aware (it's cheaper there I think) they will also develop and scan your stuff (they also have developing kits you can purchase). Metroplis post does really high quality scans but it is a bit pricey.

[@razareg4866]

Thanks for the info. I think Pro8mm has the best services though for developing and scanning the film

[@simonepozzoli]

If I put mine on "R" it starts the motor doing loud shutter noise even if I don't press the trigger. But when I press it the noise is lower. Any idea of what is happening? Anyone else had same problems?

[@theofficialbitter5405]

Only Super 8 I’ve found that can be reliably repaired.

[@alice-14-k6b]

R = Run? L = Lock? Just a guess. Thanks for the video!

[@razareg4866]

I believe that there were accessories made for this camera, which may explain that feature.

[@seand5517]

What exactly does "auto zoom" really mean with regards to this camera?

[@ShyairLopez]

How much do you want for the camera

[@janmaticevic3820]

The R and L are kind of an on/off switch

[@cwdirected]

Do u need the light meter batteries to use the auto exposure function??

[@razareg4866]

Yes you need them

[@janmaticevic3820]

You can still buy 625 batteries online

[@razareg4866]

True but they are expensive

[@razareg4866]

I apologize if the quality of the video at the beginning looks blurry. The camera I was using for the first scene can’t automatically focus...

[@madisonpalomo6470]

What type of batteries are the top ones

[@razareg4866]

AA batteries

[@xKiske]

Thanks!!

[@ahp181]

In manual mode, if you turn the ring should the needle move? Mine doesn't :'(....

[@razareg4866]

The needle should move if you turn the ring. What kind of battery did you use for the light meter?

[@ahp181]

@@razareg4866 Two 1.35v wein cells, and then also a cr1632 3v with foil. Neither worked so I assume something inside is broken

[@razareg4866]

@@ahp181 have you tested the two Wein cell batteries first and then the CR1632 battery with tinfoil yet?

[@ahp181]

@@razareg4866 yeah both were new sets of batteries and had charge, but when placed in the camera it didn't power the light meter

[@razareg4866]

@@ahp181 Huh, if you installed them properly then that’s the light meter’s problem. The voltage should be about 2.6 to 3 volts, not 5.7 volts

[@kishaalee8381]

what batteries did u use?

[@razareg4866]

I used a CR1632 3v button cell battery and some aluminum foil so that the battery can make the light meter function work. You can actually buy 625 type batteries online

[@49ersmel]

That’s the shutter lock dial

[@brendavaleriaromeroyanez9936]

Thanks for this videoooo

[@razareg4866]

You’re welcome.

[@christophersoldelectricals9686]

slow motion might run at 36fps

[@lyarose825]

What film can I buy for this model?

[@razareg4866]

Kodak Super 8 film. They come in 50D (bright light), 250D, 200T (for indoor lighting and sunset shots), and 500T (for nighttime shots). T stands for tungsten, and D stands for daylight

[@razareg4866]

Also feel free to check out my other channels in the channels section of my KZbin channel page. This is going to be my second channel now

[@juancisneros725]

released in December 1964

[@wellokayyes1266]

Gotta love not a single review can display what footage looks like. On KZbin 🙄