- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | September 1982 |
| Original Price | 79,800 yen |
The AF310XL-S was based on the AF310XL with sound system, and the two models were developed together. The two models shared as many mechanisms as possible. The weight of the AF310XL-S was only 820 grams, making it the lightest AF sound movie camera in the world at that time.
Both the AF 310XL and the AF310XL-S had very complicated mechanisms, which caused delays before product introduction. As a result, video camcorders and portable CVC system video recorders, considered the new generation of motion picture recording tools, were marketed earlier. These two models were expected to revitalize sales of movie cameras, but they fell short of this goal and became the last Canon movie cameras.
| Type | Sound and silent Super 8 type 8mm movie camera | |
| Image Size | 4.2 x 5.7 mm (Projection image size: 4 x 5.4mm) | |
| Film | Sound or silent Super 8 film cartridge | |
| Lens | Focal Length/Speed | 8.5 – 25.5mm f/1.0 (13 elements in 11 groups). Spectra coating. |
| Zooming Ratio | 3x | |
| Focusing | Auto focus (Front lens group rotating method), 1.2 m to infinity. No manual focus. | |
| Macro Shooting | Not available | |
| Zooming | Power zooming (Approx. 7 sec.) coupled to film drive and manual zooming with the zooming lever. | |
| Filter Size | 43 mm | |
| Viewfinder | Type | Single-lens reflex type (Built-in eye cup) |
| Rangefinder | Not available (No auto focus circle in the viewfinder) | |
| Dioptric Adjustment | Not available (Fixed at -1.25 diopter) | |
| Viewfinder Information | Under exposure warning/battery check, film transport indicator, sound recording level indicator | |
| AF system | Type | Active auto focus system using near infrared light emitting diode (I-RED) |
| Mode | One shot memory focus | |
| Exposure Control | Type | TTL metering AE with a CdS exposure meter. Automatic aperture setting coupled to loaded film speed and filming speed. |
| Metering Range | ISO 160, f/1.0, 18 fps – ISO25, f/45, 18 fps | |
| Film Speed | Automatic ISO setting by film cartridge Tungsten type film: ISO 40 and 160 Daylight type film: ISO 25 and 100 |
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| CCA Filter | A Color Conversion filter A is built-in. The CCA filter can be manually cancelled with the exclusive dial. | |
| Manual Aperture Control | Not available | |
| Film Drive | Type | Power filming by high performance DC micro-motors |
| Filming Speed | 18 fps | |
| Footage Counter | Counts up. Automatic resetting by unloading of a cartridge. | |
| Film End Precaution | Not available (The film transportation mark in the viewfinder stops when the film reaches to the end.) | |
| Shutter | Shutter Opening | 217 degrees |
| Release System | Mechanical release system | |
| Sound Recording System | Type | Magnetic recording system on Super 8 sound film (continuous film drive by capstan drive) |
| Microphone Input | 3.5 mm diameter mini jack. Input impedance: Approx. 3 K ohm. Usable microphone: Low impedance type. | |
| Accessory Microphone | Exclusive hot shoe type (three steps extendable type). Unidirectional electret condenser microphone. Sensitivity: -78 dB (0 dB=1 V/µbar 1 KHz) | |
| Aux. Input | Not available | |
| Sound Monitor | Recording level indication in the viewfinder. | |
| Audio Level Control | Automatic level control (ALC) circuit is built-in. | |
| Sound Fading | Not available | |
| Tone Control | Not available | |
| Earphone Output | Not available | |
| Remote Control | Not possible | |
| Power Source | Four AA batteries in the grip for film drive, exposure metering, power zooming and sound recording. | |
| Battery Life | Sufficient power for approx. 5 film cartridges under normal temperature at 18 fps. | |
| Battery Check | Set the main switch at BC position and check if the lamp (LED) in the viewfinder is lit. | |
| Main Switch | Three way switch of on, off and battery check | |
| Grip | Folding type. Contains batteries. | |
| Others | Accessory shoe for Boom microphone, direct contact. | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 47 x 118.5 x 179.5 mm | |
| Weight | 820 g (Body only), 900 g (Including batteries) | |