Canon 310 XL

Canon 310XL

• Lens: f1.0/8.5-25.5mm / macro / 43mm filter thread

• Zoom: auto/manual

• Frame rates: 18 + single frame

• Exposure: auto / backlight adjustment (2 stops)

• Film EI setting: (Artificial light) 40, 160, 250 ASA, (Daylight) 25, 100, 160 ASA

• Shutter degree: 220

• Viewfinder: diopter correction / Aerial image focussing / Indicators: underexposure, battery check, transport, macro

• Sound: no

• Batteries: 2x 1.5V AA

• Extras: remote socket (mechanical cable release)

• Year of Production: 1975-1983

• Weight: 580g with batteries

• Used value: 30-75 USD

• Instruction manual: Canon 310XL manual at mondofoto

• eBay Prices:
  • USD 22.50 (+ USD 0.00 shipping) in 07/2007

Using Ektachrome 64

The Canon 310XL instruction manual states that the meter understands 3 film speeds: 40T, 160T, and 250T. It appears that a 64T notch will be read as 160T due to Canon's placement of the notch reading switches. Click the picture for details.

Some users report having had success using a neutral density 0.6 (2-stop) filter held over the exposure meter.

Comments

To open the camera for repair, there are 3 screws on each side hidden under the glued-on leatherette panels.

This camera has the fastest lens made for any Super 8.

The built-in filter is cancelled when using some film cartridges, such as Kodak Tri-X. This can be changed by cutting out a notch in the cartridge with needlenose pliers. See Super_8_Cartridge_Notch_Ruler for the position of the filter notch.