Derek En Posted July 25, 2020 Share Posted July 25, 2020 Hi all I recently came across a Canon Zoom 518 Auto Super 8 camera that has seen better days but I was determined to get it working! There was a lot of battery acid corrosion from batteries being left in the top and the handle. I was able to get the top battery compartment clean using vinegar. I could not for the life of me get the handle compartment open. The acid must have sealed that shut. I guess no auto zoom for me. Once cleaned, I threw some batteries in the top and started playing around with it. What I found was, when I turned the R L dial to 'R', the camera started going. And by going I mean, the shutter started going and the film transport started moving. This was without pulling the trigger at all. When I moved it to the dot, everything stopped and I when I pulled the trigger, it started doing its thing. The odd thing was, when pulling the trigger, it seemed a little quieter, almost as though the shutter opening and closing was not as loud, but it was still going. Is this normal behavior? From what I've read I should be able to put it to R and then press the trigger to start filming? Is my camera pooched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Heimann Posted July 29, 2020 Share Posted July 29, 2020 Hi Derek, Right: on "R" the camera should run when you press the Trigger. If you need a manual, you will find it online, e.g. here: https://issuu.com/filmmaker8.com/docs/canon-autozoom-518 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flora platt Posted January 17, 2022 Share Posted January 17, 2022 Not sure if this thread will get any traction now, but I’m having the exact same issue with mine however I wasn’t aware it would still run without the handle battery. Does that just control the zoom then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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