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Macro Indication Line

Focusing Ring

Zoom

Lens

Distance Scale

Zooming Lever/ Macro Setting Lever

Zooming Scale

Power Zoom

Battery Check Button

Footage Counter

Accessory Shoe

Monitor Jack

Dial Lock Button

Audio Level Dial

Aux Input

Setting

EE Lock Lever

Cue Light

Shutter Release Lever

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Microphone Jack/ Aux Input Jack

Remote Control Jack/ Auto Level Setting

Single Frame Shooting Jack

Low Level Tone Select Setting Switch

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Dioptric Adjustment Ring

Finder-

Recording Head

Eyecup

Film Plane Indicator

Film Compartment

Built-in Rubber

Hood

Filming Speed Dial

External Power Jack

Film Guide

Capstan

inch Roller

Sound Magazine coupling Switch

Film Type Indicator

Loop Sensor Tripod Socket

Wrist Strap

Grip Locking Lever

Collapsible Grip/

Battery Compartment

Battery Compartment Cover

This Super 8 movie camera makes use

of the latest electronic technology for com pletely reliable sound and silent filming. The Canon 514XL-S was designed with the com

pactness and maneuverability of silent movie cameras, maintaining all their excellent features such as a high precision zoom lens, macrocinematography option, and the XL system for filming in dim light, plus the most excellent features of sound movie cameras to enable all users, amateur or expert, to make sound films of the highest quality.

Outstanding Features:

• Canon's Unique ALC Circuit

The volume level is controlled by an

Automatic Level Control (ALC), which auto matically sets the right recording volume

according to volume and duration of the

sound. This is very effective in returning to the correct sound level from a loud sound or sudden noise, and enables effective sound

recording. This recording system gives human

voice and instrument sound precedence and

represents sound perspective exceptionally

well. There are two settings in ALC, one is for normal recording and the other is for record

ing high volume sound without distortion (e.g.

the sound of jet planes or trains) or use of the

mike near the subject's mouth with loud back ground noise. Sound fading over a con tinuously adjustable range is also possible.

• Three-Way Audio Level Dial

This dial operates the two settings of

ALC, fading by continuous control and auxiliary input.

• Special Tone Select Switch

It is possible to adjust the frequency characteristic by this switch in order to attain clear sound recording. It is very effective to

eliminate low frequencies for 1. diminishing wind noise, 2. compensating, the close-up effect of a microphone used near subject's

mouth, 3. preventing spurious noise, (low frequency sound such as the noise of a fan).

• Microphone with remote control switch

• Sound monitoring is possible by releasing

the shutter lever at the first step.

Other Features

• Aux. input from other sound systems

such as TV, radio and tape recorder.

• Boom Microphone can be connected.

• Lightweight and Compact

Even with all the features the Canon

514XL-S has, it is still very lightweight and compact. The controls are located on one side of the camera for easy operation, and the grip

is collapsible for compactness and carrying ease.

• 5X Zoom with Wide Angle and Tele

photo Macrocinematography Mechanism

With the 514XL-S macrocinematography

is possible In both wide angle and telephoto with this large aperture zoom lens which allows great versatility. The focal length is

from 9 to 45mm, and the large aperture f/1.4

lens is effective for close-up filming and in

dim light conditions. The telephoto macro cinematography setting allows a full image field of 44 X 61mm.

• XL Indoor Filming

Because of the 514XL-S's shutter opening

angle of 220° and its fast lens and wide metering range, it has effective filming per formance in the dimmest lighting conditions. The bright and accurate viewfinder also means accurate focusing in poor lighting situations.

• The Viewfinder Contains All Filming

information

All necessary information for filming is displayed in the viewfinder, including battery check/film end warning lamp, film transport

indicator, recording level indication, aperture

scale and over/under expousre warning marks.

• Fast Filming Speed

Speeds are 18 fps. for regular filming, 24 fps. for professional quality sound filming,

and single frame with silent cartridges.

• Wide Attachment Lens

When the C-8 Wide Attachment Lens 43

is mounted with the wide angle macrocinema

tography setting, the lens functions as a super

wide angle having a 5.9mm focal length. It is

possible to film at this fixed focal length with

a deep depth-of-field so that you can enjoy

filming without too much worry about the

filming distance.

* Other Functions

* Collapsible grip as the battery compart

ment.

* Cue light that indicates filming for the

subject's benefit.

* Power zooming.

* Remote control.

* One power source for all circuits by 6

penlight batteries.

* External power pack, for use especially

in cold weather or during extensive filming. * Built-in collapsible rubber hood. * Dioptric adjustment. * EE lock for shooting against the light.

Specifications

Type: SLR type for Super 8 Sound and

silent XL filming.

Size of Picture Frame: 5.8 X 4.2mm

Lens: f/1.4 9mm—45mm focal length, 5X

zoom ratio.

Lens Construction: 13 elements in 11

groups, Spectra Coating; filter thread size: 43mm; lens capsize: 45mm; rub ber hood: built-in.

Macrocinematography Mechanism: It can be

switched to wide-angle or telephoto macrocinematography by the macro setting lever.

When the distance scale is set to °°, close- up shooting distance and field size are: 227mm, 74 X 102mm for wide-angle macrocinematography. 600mm, 44 X 61mm for telephoto macrocinematography.

Focusing Adjustment: Rotating front com

ponent.

Distance Scale: ft 4 5 10 30

m 1.2 1.5 2 3 5 10

Zooming: Power zooming by electric motor,

besides manual zooming. Power zooming speed is about 8 seconds. (18fps.)

Viewfinder: Single lens reflex viewfinder

with split-image focusing screen.

Information: Recording level indication,

aperture scale, over/under exposure warn ing marks, battery check/film end warn ing lamp and film transport indicator.

Dioptric Adjustment: Dioptrically adjustable

from —4 to +2 dpt.; with lockable eyecup.

EE Mechanism: Automatic exposure mecha

nism coupled to ASA film speed and filming speed. Through-the-lens EE with CdS photocell.

Light Metering Range: ASA 250, f/1.4, 18

fps. to ASA 25, f/32, 24 fps.

Film Speed: Artificial light: ASA 40 160 250

Daylight: ASA 25 100 160

Film ASA Setting: Automatically set when

cartridge is loaded.

Color Temperature Adjustment Filter:

Built-in. Automatic cancellation when

daylight-type film cartridge is inserted.

Manual removal is also possible by

switch located on the outer camera body.

Manual Exposure Control: For manual ex

posure control, the aperture value can be fixed with the EE lock lever.

Shutter Release Mechanism: Electromagnetic

release system; remote control is also possible.

Filming Speeds: 18 and 24 fps. (with both

silent and sound cartridges), besides

single frame (for silent cartridge only).

Angle of Shutter Opening: 220°

Drive System: High-performance electric

micromotor for film drive and power zooming.

Main Switch: Positions for “OFF", “R"

(Running), “RL" (Running Lock) and "1” (Single frame shooting). A red mark

confirms that power is on.

Power Source: The power source that is

used for the film drive system, power

zooming, exposure metering and re

cording, consists of six 1.5V penlight

batteries which are loaded into the

grip.

Battery Check: A LED lamp lights in the

viewfinder to confirm battery power

when the battery check button is

pressed.

Battery Life: Under normal temperature

conditions, batteries are serviceable

for more than 10 cartridges, or one

cartridge or more for single frame

shooting.

Footage Counter: Counts exposed film foot

age and automatically returns to S

upon cartridge removing.

Cue Light: A red LED lamp lights on the

lower right front of the camera while

filming.

Film End Warning: The film end warning

lamp lights in the viewfinder about 2 ft. before the end of film.

Sound Recording System: Magnetic stripe

recording with Super 8 sound cart

ridge. (continuous film transport via capstan)

Capstan Motor: With AC tacho generator

Recording Level: Automatic Level Control

(ALC), Two settings, Auto/Low level.

Tone Select Switch: Two settings, Soft/Clear.

Sound Fading: Possible with Audio Level

Dial.

Input Monitor: By the earphone and the

recording level indication.

Microphone Input: Impedance about 3ki2,

3.5mm0 mini jack. Minimum input sensitivity —80 dB (0 dB = IV)

Microphone: Impedance 500i2

(Dynamic Microphone), sensitivity —78

dB (0dB= IV/jUbar 1 kHz)

Aux. Input: Impedance more than 100ki2,

3.5mm0 mini jack. Minimum input

sensitivity —20 dB (0 dB = IV)

Earphone Output: Impedance 8i2 Remote Control: With remote control switch

or microphone remote switch (mini jack

2.5mm0)

Film Compartment: Accepts sound and

silent cartridges. Opened by film com

partment opening knob.

Grip: Collapsible; serves as battery com

partment.

Accessory Shoe: For attaching the Boom

Microphone BM70.

External Power: 9V D.C. with External

Power Pack.

Dimensions and Weight: 210 x 136 x 64mm

(8-1/4" X 5-3/8" X 2-1/2") (less grip,

hood and eyecup); 1,495g (3 lbs. 4 ozs.)

(including batteries)

Accessories: Included; Soft Case, 45mm Lens

Cap, Dynamic Microphone DM30R (with

windscreen, stand and clip). Earphone E,

Remote Switch 60, Finder Cover, Rub

ber Mat. Optional; Boom Microphone BM70,

Boom Microphone BM50, Electret Con

denser Microphone CM100, 43mm Filters, C-8 Wide Attachment Lens 43, Self-timer

E, Interval Timer E, Power Pack 9V, Con

necting Cord C300L, Microphone Exten sion Cord E450L, Wireless Controller LC-

1, Headphone HP-M (not marketed in the United States and Canada).

Subject to change without notice.

Check battery charge.

(when the main switch

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Connect the ear- / Set the Audio Level "7 Set the Tone Select Q filming speed at q

phone. O Dial at "AUTO". / Switch at "SOFT". O 18. 7 Manual Zooming.

• Unfold the grip. • Load batteries.

is on) • Adjust eyepiece.

yj Set filming speed at ^ Manual Zooming.

Insert the sound ry Set the main switch q A Connect the micro-

SOUND SHOOTING I cartridge. ^ a t‘‘R " O Check film advance. ^ phone.

SILENT SHOOTING

Decide composition "j i Confirm the exposure and recording level at

and focusing. I I

Decide composition ~7 Confirm the exposure at the first step of and focusina. /

1 Insert the silent Q Set the main switch

I cartridge. ^ at "R”

the first step of the shutter release lever.

the shutter release lever.

Check film advance.

Set the microphone switch at "ON”, and

shoot at the second step of the shutter

release lever. (Zoom as desired.)

Set the microphone switch at "ON”, and

shoot at the second step of the shutter release lever. (Zoom as desired.)

Before Use

The Canon 514XL-S is a movie camera for both sound and silent film making. It delivers exceptional performance for macro-cinematography and low-

light XL shooting, plus beautifully natural sound quality for sound filming. There are many special features, such as automatic level control and sound fading, which you need to understand. We suggest

you are fully acquainted with the camera's great

potential.

How to Operate

• Built-in Rubber Hood

This is to avoid extraneous light while shooting.

This is made of rubber and collapsible. To use it,

simply pull it out.

• Hand Grip and Strap

The hand grip is collapsible and also functions

as the battery compartment. When it is unfolded all

the way, it clicks into position ready for use. Please

be sure to loop the strap around your hand and

grasp the grip for safety. It can be collapsed by

pressing the grip locking lever and folding the

grip up against the body.

• Rubber Mat

This is a rubber mat to protect your hand

from the tripod socket and make holding the grip easier.

Battery Loading

As this camera will not operate without bat

teries, batteries must be loaded before checking the operation. Six penlight batteries loaded in the grip are all that are used for film drive, light metering and recording. First unfold the grip for loading the batteries. Insert the edge of a coin into the slot on the bottom part of the grip and rotate it to

"OPEN". The cover of the battery compartment

will come off. Load the batteries correctly accord ing to the chart on the inside of the grip. Cover the compartment making sure of its direction and

return the lock to the "CLOSE" position.

* Do not force past the "OPEN" or "CLOSE"

position.

It cannot be locked if the cover is facing the

wrong way. All penlight batteries can be used.

However, be sure all the same brand of batteries

are used. For photography in cold places. Alkaline

batteries or Ni-Cd batteries are highly recommend-

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