Canon 814XL-S User Manual

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Contents	V
Special Features........................................................	.. . . . 5
Basic Operations (Pictorial Outline)..................................	8
PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONS AND
PROCEDURES FOR NORMAL FILMING......................	10
Loading the Batteries, Checking the Power
Level, Shutter Release Lever Control, Eyesight
Correction, Focusing, Zooming, Viewfinder
Information, Filming Speed Dial, Shutter
Opening Angle Dial, Filming Mode Dial, Use of
CCA Filter Switch, Footage Indications, AE
Dial, Cue Light, etc.
Sound Controls and Procedures.....................................	34
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES....................................................	39
Filming Mode Dial Functions...........................................	40
Special Effects (Fade-in/Fade-out)..................................	42
Lap Dissolves (1014 XL-S only).......................................	46
Single-Frame and Timed Interval Filming.......................	50
Self-Timer Filming.............................................................	52
Slow-Motion Shooting.......................................................	54
Macro Filming....................................................................	57
Exposure Compensation.................................................	61

Remote Control.....................................................	65
External Power Socket.........................................	66
Using Flash...........................................................	67
SPECIAL EFFECTS WITH SOUND......................	68
Auxiliary Input and Mixing...................................	73
Pulse Synchronized Recording..........................	74
ACCESSORIES......................................................	77
Special Lens Attachments...................................	78
Microphones.........................................................	81
Chest Pod II...........................................................	82
CARE OF THE CAMERA......................................	83
Specifications of Cameras...................................	85
Specifications of Dynamic Microphone
DM40R..................................................................	89

1014XL-S/814XL-S SOUND SYSTEM

67mm Close-up Lens

240C 8

Time Lapse Programm

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CD 00
A Unit			B Unit
					Remote Switch 3
Wireless Controller LC-1
Extension Cord 61000					Remote Switch 60
	1 Wireless Receiver
		WR-50 Quartz
	Microphone Extension				Etectret Condenser Microphone
	Cord E450Y				CM100
					3D

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Radio Cassette

Snap Case C8-1	Action Strap II	Oi
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Telephoto and Vy^de Angle

Zooming Switch

Zooming Speed Switch with

Manual Position

Accessory Shoe

Dioptric Adjustment Ring

Lock Ring

Eyecup

Remote ControlJack

Microphone Jack

Aux Input Jack

Monitor Jack

Pulse-Sync (8-pin DIN Jack)

Film Compartment Opening Knob

Film Type Indication Window

Exposure Compensation C

Exiarnal Power Jack

Shutter Release Lever

Grip/

Battery Compartment

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IMPORTANT-READ THIS NOTICE

As	the new	owner of the Canon 1014XL-S
or	814-XL-S,	you are in possession of one
of	the most advanced Super 8 cameras in
the	world.	With such features as built-in

self-timers, interval timers, fading and lap dissolve (1014XL-S only) mechanisms, they are the perfect cameras for the ex­ perienced amateur or professional while

they are so easy to use that even outright beginners can easily master them for pro­

fessional-quality films, whether sound or

silent.

One reason for such shooting ease is their

multi-functional		controls		and	unusual,
new	features.	Becoming		completely		fa­
miliar	with these	and	camera handling			will
help	you to enjoy the		camera		to the	full.

Once you have read the sections entitled

“Preliminary	Preparations	and	Proce­
dures for	Normal Filming",	you	will be

able to go out and shoot with complete confidence and beautiful results.

After	you	have		mastered the				basic
techniques		of	filming		and	feel	ready to
add	some	new	looks		to	your	films,	read
the	section		entitled		"Special			Tech­

niques"	and		"Special	Effects	with
Sound". The features discussed in					these
sections	will	give	you the	tools you	need
for creating		very	professional special		ef­

fects.

The "Accessories" section gives tips on making even fuller use of the camera, and be sure to note carefully all of the in­ formation in "Care of the Camera". Welcome to the Canon world of movie making.

S14XL S

Macro Set Button

Distance Scale

Focusing fiirrg

Manual ZQtJfning Lover

Cue Ughi

Shooting Mode Dial

Release Button

Eyepiece Shutter

814XL-S

Filming Speed Dial

Microphone Attenuator Switch one Control Switch

Volume Control Dial

Auto Release Button

SPECIAL FEATURES Compact, Quality Zoom Lens

From wide-angle to telephoto, this com­ pact zoom lens gives a sharp image with excellent, even color balance. The built-in wide-angle macro and telephoto macro mechanisms are easy tools for highquality close-ups.

FulMnformation Viewfinder

You	get what you	see	in this	viewfinder,
and	it gives all the information			you need
and want to know		for	making the perfect
film.	In it you will	find	various	indications

showing exposure and exposure warn­ ings, whether the aperture is being con­

trolled manually,			whether		the recording
level	is	satisfactory,		how	much		film
remains,		whether	the	power	level	is	too
low,	or	the film	is jammed		and	whether

the film is near or at the end. The multi­ functional END warning which is super­

imposed	over the image in the viewfinder
of the	1014XL-S, is another whole	new
kind of	information display from	the

makers of the A-1.

Multi-Mode Riming

You	can, of	course,	expect excellent
results	in normal sound or silent filming.
These	cameras	are also	provided with

special controls for the kind of techniques

which	make	a	film	truly	professional		in
quality.	The	built-in		self-timer		gives	a
choice	of a	ten-second			waiting	interval
with either		ten	or	twenty seconds			of
filming,	and	there		is a	built-in	interval

timer for timed single-frame filming at in­

tervals	of	one,	five, twenty or sixty sec­
onds.	Another		position	permits	regular
single-frame			filming.	Automatic	fade-
in/fade-out		of	sound and picture,		picture

only or sound only are possible. And the

1014XL-S even has controls for automatic lap dissolve of both picture and sound.

Safety Mechanism

The	camera		is highly electronically			con­
trolled		and	incorporates	various	safety
features.		For	instance,	abnormalities		in
film	transport		or the film reaching its end
get	detected		right away. The		photog­

rapher can always grasp the situation as a warning appears in the viewfinder and si-

multaneously stops the camera.

Unique Control of Shutter Opening Angle

The camera's shutter has a variable opening angle for the most effective filming in various lighting conditions. For filming in bright conditions it can be set to

150°. The 220° opening angle is the ultimate in XL filming for dim lighting con­ ditions. No matter what the opening angle, exposure is adjusted automatically and perfectly. Full closure of the shutter permits automatic fading.

Wide Range of HIming Speeds

If the situation calls for a filming speed other than the normal speed of 18 frames/second, you have your choice be­ tween 9 fps, 24 fps, single-frame filming and slow motion filming. The camera prevents sound filming at 9 fps, single­ frames, or slow motion.

SPC Servo AE

Metering is through-the-lens; exposure control is automatic. While the widerange, highly responsive silicon photocell

(SPC) assures perfect exposure even in dim lighting conditions, the five-bladed iris diaphragm promises excellent image quality.

Exposure Compensation and Manual Aperture Control

Even while filming with automatic ex­ posure, it is possible to alter the aperture in 1/3 f/stops up to ±1 f/stop for such situations as backlighting. For constant exposure in quickly changing lighting conditions there is an exposure lock mechanism. If these two controls don't cover the situation adequately, you can take complete control over the aperture.

Advanced Recording Mechanism

Anything is possible with these cameras. Canon's own automatic level control

(ALC) mechanism will assure perfect recording in normal sound conditions. For those unusual situations or special ef­ fects, regular manual control or manual control with a limiter are possible and a manual volume control dial is provided. Tone and input sensitivity controls permit

absolute control over all recording fac­

tors. Input can be made by microphone,

auxiliary			equipment			or	a	combination			of
the	two.		The	camera			is	equipped			with
a level meter for reference in										manual
recording as well as ALC recording.
System Accessories
With various lens attachments, you											can
expand		your		filming		range		into	the	super
wide-angle, super telephoto								and	close-up
fields.		Attaching			the	Wide		Attachment			to
the	1014XL-S			shortens the				focal	length to
a	mere		4.3	mm.	Microphone options						in­

clude two boom microphones and a high-

quality	electret	condenser		microphone.
Plus, there are filters, a				headphone, a
lighting	adaptor,		viewing	aids,	remote
control	accessories		and	much,	much
more.

Release the lock		Turn ON the main	Set the eyepiece
and unfoldnfoldthe Othe O Load the batteries Q switch and check A			shutter to "O"
I. ghp.	Lu . into the grip.	O. the batteries.	T.(OPEN)

PRELIMINARY

PREPARATIONS

					BASIC OP^
	SOUND	SOUND	Check the CCA
9	Set all recording	Connect the mi-		Zoom to telephoto 1 Q Compose the pi
	controls to upward 1 H crophone and ear-1 1 filter switch posi-1 O
	• positions.	-Lvy «phone.	-L_L «tion.	\-L^ • and focus.	J-0,ture.

	Set all filming con­
Adjust the camera ^ Set the R/RL H trols to upwardtrols to		Load a cartridge.
to your eyesight. U • switch to "R".	/ • positions.

Press the shutter release lever halfway.	Press the lever all	After filming, turn
Check the exposure (and monitor the 1^ the way for actual		16. switch the main
Zoom if necessary.)

PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONS AND PROCEDURES

FOR NORMAL FILMING

Grip

The camera's foldable grip doubles as a battery

compartment.			Stored	in	the	upward	position,
it should be			lowered for shooting. To				lower it,
swing	it	downward,		while		pushing	the	grip
release in the direction of the						arrow, until it		stops
and	locks	into position.			You	should	slide	your

right fingers under the grip band while shooting.

Adjust the grip band to the most comfortable length for you. To fold the grip back up, push the grip release again.

Lens Cap

The	lens is provided with a front cap which can
be	attached and removed by pressing in the tabs
on	both sides of the cap. To protect the lens, this

cap should always be attached when not filming.

Loading the Batteries

This	camera			will not function without batteries.
Since		it	is	controlled		electronically,			batteries
power all systems, including film								drive,		the
recording			mechanism and			exposure		control.		Use
six	AA-size			1.5V	(penlight)		alkaline	manganese,
carbon		zinc		or	Ni-Cd	batteries. Wipe			battery
poles		with	a	clean, dry cloth before insertion to
avoid		possible		corrosion		to	contacts	due	to	dirt

or fingerprints.

To load the batteries:

1.Using a coin or some similar object, rotate the

battery	chamber		cover	lock	at	the	end of	the
grip to "OPEN".
2. Load	six	new	batteries into the grip so					that
their poles		are	facing	in	the	directions		in­
dicated	by	the diagram		on	the side		of the	grip.

If the poles are not in the correct directions, reverse current may lead to battery rupture.

3.Align the positioning pins on the rear of the

battery chamber	cover	with	the		correspond­
ing holes at the	end of the grip, push the					cover
in and rotate the cover		lock	to	CLOSE.		The
cover cannot be closed if		you	try	to	attach	it in
the wrong direction.

Main Switch

The main switch controls the								power		for	all
camera		systems.		For	filming,		recording,			checking
the	exposure, power				zooming		or	doing		anything
else	that		requires	power,		the	main		switch		must
be	set	to	"ON".	When		not	using		the	camera,
be sure the main switch is							"OFF"		to	prevent
battery drain. A red warning							appears when				the
switch is at the "ON" position							to	remind		you	that
you are using power.

Checking the Batteries

A fresh set of batteries should provide sufficient power to film seven sound cartridges or ten silent cartridges when filming in normal temperatures.

The batteries should be checked at the fol­ lowing times:

1.After replacing the batteries.

2.After loading a new cartridge.

3. When using the camera after it has been left idle for an extended period.

4. When filming in cold temperatures.

To check the power level, proceed as f ol lows:

1. Turn ON the main switch.
2.	Press	the	battery check	button.	When	this
	button is pressed the meter needle of					the
	recording level/power level meter moves.					The
	position of the needle depends on				the	con­
	dition of the batteries as indicated in the					fol­
	lowing	chart	whether the	camera	is loaded
	with silent or sound cartridge.

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Power Level Needle Red Blue

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When

the

batteries become

exhausted,

a

warn­

ing

will

appear

in the viewfinder and camera

operation will automatically stop. The

viewfinder

warning

for

the

1014XL-S is the word "END"

which

appears

superimposed over

the

picture

area.

The

814XL-S's

viewfinder

warning

consists of a red LED which

lights up

to

the right

of

the

picture

area. These

particular

warnings

also

have

other

functions.

For

more

information,

refer to page 28.

When

replacing

batteries,

replace

all

of

them

at

the same time with new batteries

which

are

all

of

the

same

type

and brand. The batteries should

be

unloaded

to

prevent damage to the camera

from leakage if the camera will not be used

for

a

long time.

For

recommendations

concerning

batteries

when filming in low temperatures, see page 84.

Position of Meter Needie

Power Condition

Within blue zone

Sufficient for normal

function of aii systems

Within white zone

Sufficient for filming

at 9 or 18 fps only

Insufficient for normal

Within red zone

function of any system.

Change the batteries.

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Shutter Release Lever, R/RL Switch

The shutter release lever is a two-step control. Pressing it halfway gives a meter reading in the

viewfinder			and	enables	sound	monitoring.
Pressing it all the way starts filming						and,	in the
case	of	sound film,		recording. If the		R/RL	switch
is in	the	R	(Running) position,		filming	and	record­

ing will continue as long as the shutter release lever is pressed and stop when you let go of the release lever. If it is set to “RL" (Running Lock) filming and recording will start when the shutter release lever is pressed all the way and continue even when your finger is removed from the release lever. Filming will stop when the release

lever is pressed again. Do	not switch the
position of the R/RL switch	while pressing
the shutter release lever.

Eyepiece Shutter Switch

The eyepiece shutter switch has open (0) and close (C) positions. Normally it should be in the open (0) position. It should always be switched to "C" whenever your eye is not to the eyepiece during filming, for instance, when filming with remote control or the self-timer. Otherwise, light coming through the eyepiece could cause in­ correct exposure.

Eyesight Correction

To assure good focus, the camera must be ad­ justed to your eyesight. To make the adjustment:

1. Set the eyepiece shutter switch to the "0” (OPEN) position.

2.Turn the eyepiece lock ring counterclockwise until the eyepiece ring can be turned freely.

3.Remove the lens cap and, while pointing the

lens toward a			bright object, such as the sky or
a	white	sheet	of	paper, look into the viewfind­
er	and	turn	the	eyepiece ring until the split-

image rangefinder in the center of the viewing screen becomes clear.

4. Then, being careful not to move the eyepiece ring, turn the lock ring clockwise to lock the eyepiece ring in that position.

COMPOSING ANO FOCUSING

The	subject	will	be recorded	on	film exactly	as
you	see it	in the	viewfinder.	The	composition	can
be changed by zooming.

Focusing

To focus, look through the viewfinder while turn­

ing the focusing ring. The viewfinder has a split-

image rangefinder	focusing	aid	which is	the
horizontal line in	the center	of	the circle.	When

out of focus, this rangefinder splits the subject

horizontally. Turn the focusing ring							until		the
divided subject merges to become							a	whole.
Focusing		should	be	performed		at	the		tele­
photo	end	where	the	subject	is	magnified			for
more accurate focus. Then zoom						back		to	wide
angle if you wish. The subject					will		remain in
focus while zooming. If focusing is						done		at	the
wide-angle end you may find that						you		did	not
focus perfectly when you zoom to telephoto.
The	closest focusing			distance	is	normally			1.2

meters. The yellow line to the left of the 1.2 m in­ dication on the focusing ring is for focusing in macrocinematography.

After eyesight correction