S II - Video camera CANON - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Video Camera
Model	Canon S II
Dimensions (approx)	200 x 100 x 150 mm
Weight (approx)	1.2 kg (without battery)
Power Source	AC adapter or rechargeable battery pack
Recording Media	VHS-C or similar cassette tape
Lens	Fixed zoom lens, f/1.6
Zoom	Optical 6x zoom
Viewfinder	Electronic viewfinder (EVF)
Functions	Record, playback, pause, rewind, fast forward
White Balance	Auto, indoor, outdoor
Focus	Auto and manual
Exposure	Auto exposure with backlight compensation
Cleaning	Clean lens and body with a soft dry cloth
Safety Precautions	Do not expose to moisture; avoid extreme temperatures
Spare Parts & Repairability	Contact Canon service for genuine parts; repair by qualified technician
General Information	Designed for home video recording; compatible with Canon accessories

Frequently Asked Questions - S II CANON

How do I insert the cassette into the Canon S II?

Open the cassette compartment by sliding the cover. Insert the cassette with the label facing out and the window facing up, then close the cover securely.

What type of battery does the Canon S II use?

It uses a rechargeable Ni-Cd battery pack, typically model BP-80 or similar.

Why is the picture in the viewfinder black and white?

The viewfinder is an electronic black-and-white EVF. The recorded video will be in color.

How do I zoom in or out?

Use the rocker switch on top of the camera: press W for wide-angle (zoom out), T for telephoto (zoom in).

Can I connect the camera to a TV?

Yes, use the included AV cable to connect the camera's AV OUT jack to the TV's composite input.

How do I clean the video heads?

Use a compatible video head cleaning cassette. Insert it and play for about 10 seconds. Do not attempt to clean manually.

The camera turns off after a few minutes. What's wrong?

The battery may be depleted. Charge the battery fully or connect the AC adapter. If problem persists, the battery may need replacement.

How do I adjust the white balance?

Set the WHITE BAL switch on the camera to AUTO. For manual adjustment, set to INDOOR or OUTDOOR depending on lighting.

Is the Canon S II compatible with external microphones?

Yes, it has a 3.5mm microphone jack for external mono microphones.

Where can I find replacement parts?

Contact Canon customer support or authorized repair centers. Some parts may be available online through specialty electronics retailers.

USER MANUAL S II CANON

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE

Canon SII CAMERA

CANÓN CAMERA CO., LTD. No. 82 Nakane-cho, Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Japan.

NOMENCLATURE of CANON SII:

A—Shutter winding knob	I—Lens
B—Film rewinding knob	J—Focusing lever.
C—Shutter release button	K—Range-finder window
D—Shutter speed dial	L—Rewinding lever
E—Optical view finder	M—Exposure counter
F—Distance scale	N—Clip for special view finder
G—Depth of focus scale	O—Slow shutter speed dial
H—Iris diaphragm scale

"CANON" SII with SERENAR 5 cm F:3.5 Coated Lens
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A C D N K B E M F G L O J H I

2 PROPER AND CAREFUL HANDLING OF THE "CANON" S II CAMERA RECOMMENDED:

The “CANON” S II is a precision miniature camera, and careful handling and intelligent use are highly recommended for excellent service and perfect photographic results. For this reason, the various mechanical movements necessary ought to be studied before any attempt is made to use the camera with film in it. This instruction is consequently arranged to give all the information necessary for perfect service in actual use. It is recommended that the handling of the camera be practised without loading it with film.

Proper care of lenses is also required. All lenses are made with an accuracy which can hardly be found in any other piece of manufactured goods. The lens surfaces should be kept absolutely clean and accurately spherical for perfect performance. The first rule is to keep the lens surface free from dust and other impurities.

Please cover the lens with the lens cap, when the camera is not in use. In case the surface shows deposits of dust or other impurities, please do not try to remove them by rubbing the surface with your fingers. Instead, wipe the surface with a piece of lens paper. It is imperative, in any case, that the surface be wiped very gently and in a circular motion.

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4 I. LOADING THE CAMERA WITH FILM

Open the baseplate by giving the opening knob half a turn from (S) to (O) and remove the take-up spool. Slide under the tongue of the take-up spool the ready-cut leading end of the unexposed film either in the standard 35 mm cartridge (20 or 36 exposures, 24 by 36 mm in size) or in the CANON film magazine. (See Fig. 1)

Figure 1 CANON Magazine Take-up Spool

Holding the film magazine in your right hand and the take-up spool in the left, insert gently into the camera (the emulsion side of the

Close-up of hands operating a vintage camera with visible lens and adjustment knobs (no text or symbols)

Figure 2

6 film towards the lens). Turn the film winding knob slightly and check to make sure that the sprocket catches the perforations of the film. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. Then replace the baseplate and give the knob half a turn from (O) to (S). Figure 2 shows the position of the film when properly loaded.

Make certain that the reversing lever, located between the winding knob and the shutter speed dial, is at A or advance. (This lever is moved to R after all the exposures have been made and the film is to be rewound into the original film magazine.) Turn the winding knob and click the shutter TWICE in order to pass the film which was exposed to light while loading. Set the counting dial at zero after the second winding of the shutter. NOW THE CAMERA IS READY FOR MAKING PICTURES.

(Note: Each time the shutter winding knob is turned, when there is film in the camera, the rewinding knob turns in a reverse direction

counterclockwise, thus indicating that the film is properly passing to the next exposure. If this is not the case the film leader should be wound back off the take-up spool and the film reloaded into the camera.)

II. HOW TO MAKE YOUR FIRST "CANON" PICTURE

1. PULL OUT THE LENS BARREL AND LOCK IT INTO POSITION BY A SLIGHT TURN TO THE RIGHT.

2. Set the shutter speed on the dial by slightly lifting and turning to the proper position required. Before setting the shutter speed turn the winding knob one complete turn. When a shutter speed slower than 1/20 th of a second is needed, the slow speed dial is set at any desired stop between 1 second and 1/20 th of a second after the top dial has been set at 20-1 which represents 1/20 th to one full second on the slow speed dial. When 1/20 th is to be used, set both dials at the figure 20.

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Correct Focus

Black-and-white portrait of two women in front of a circular frame (no text or symbols visible)

Black-and-white portrait of a woman with long hair, wearing a traditional headscarf, against a plain circular background (no text or symbols visible)

1. Set the iris diaphragm to the proper opening by using an exposure meter or considered judgement.
2. Determine exact focus by looking through the combined view-range finder eyepiece and at the same time rotating the lens barrel back and forth until the two images coincide. (See Fig. 3).
3. Press the release button gradually and thus make the exposure. YOU HAVE NOW TAKEN YOUR FIRST "CANON"

PICTURE: (When pressing the release button with the forefinger avoid jerking the camera by abruptly pushing the button.)

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III. KEEP on taking pictures until you have used up the entire roll of either 20 or 36 exposures. Reaching the end of the film roll the shutter winding knob will no longer turn, then do not force it. Instead, move the reversing lever to R and rewind all the film back into the original film magazine. The base of the release button will turn during this procedure and will stop the movement the film pulls away from the take-up spool in the camera. The film magazine may be removed from the camera after the winding has been completed and the reversing lever moved back to A.

LOADING THE "CANON" FILM MAGAZINE

The standard "CANON" Film Magazine has been prepared to hold about 5^-1/4 feet of 35 mm film which is sufficient to make up to 36 double frame exposures, 24 × 36 mm in size. This cylindrical magazine contains three parts: the outer shell, the inner shell and the center spool. The button on the top of the inner shell assists in opening and closing the film magazine.

To assemble the magazine first insert the center spool into the inner shell with the tip of the film in the slot of the spool. Next, introduce the inner shell together with the spool into the outer shell with both rectangular openings together and open. When the inner shell comes to a stop turn it to the left or anti-clockwise until the safety spring clicks into locked position. Before the chamber is closed pull the leading end of the film out several inches. This procedure should be done in the darkroom.

Standard CANON Magazine

Mechanical component with flanged shaft and central bore (no visible text or symbols)

Center Spool

Metallic cylindrical object with a hollow top and side gap, no visible text or symbols

Inner Shell

Black cylindrical object with a hole and side protrusion, resembling a mechanical component (no text or symbols visible)

Outer Shell

THE FOLLOWING CANON CAMERAS AND CANON ACCESSORIES NOW AVAILABLE

CANON S II with "SERENAR" 5 cm F:3.5 coated lens CANON S II with "SERENAR" 5 cm F:2 coated lens TELEPHOTO Lens "SERENAR" 8.5 cm F:2 coated TELEPHOTO Lens "SERENAR" 10 cm F:4 coated TELEPHOTO Lens "SERENAR" 13.5 cm F:4 coated SUNSHADE for "SERENAR" 5 cm F:2 and 13.5 cm Tele SUNSHADE for "SERENAR" 5 cm F:3.5 and 10 cm Tele Standard CANON Magazine Various Lens Caps Take-up Spool Eveready Cases for CANON Cameras, TELEPHOTO Sunshade Case

CANON LENSES

LENS	Angle of View when Focused for Infinity.	Ratio of Magnification to Standard Lens
SERENAR 5 cm F : 3.5 (Standard)	46°	1.0
SERENAR 5 cm F : 2	46°	1.0
SERENAR 8.5 cm F · 2	29°	1.7
SERENAR 10 cm F : 4	25°	2.0
SERENAR 13.5 em F : 4	19°	2.7

All lenses coated and coupled to range-finder

CANON TELEPHOTO

SERENAR Lens

10 cm F : 4

CANON TELEPHOTO

SERENAR Lens

13.5 cm F : 4

Two metallic cylindrical mechanical components with ribbed end caps, displayed on a textured surface (no visible text or symbols)

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