Canon 814XL-S User Manual
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Contents V
Special Features
Basic Operations (Pictorial Outline)..................................8
PRELIMINARY PREPARATIONS AND
PROCEDURES FOR NORMAL FILMING
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
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
Filming Mode Dial Functions
Special Effects (Fade-in/Fade-out)
Lap Dissolves (1014 XL-S only)
Single-Frame and Timed Interval Filming
Self-Timer Filming.............................................................52
Slow-Motion Shooting.......................................................54
Macro Filming....................................................................57
Exposure Compensation
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Remote Control.....................................................65
External Power Socket.........................................66
Using Flash
SPECIAL EFFECTS WITH SOUND
Auxiliary Input and Mixing
Pulse Synchronized Recording
ACCESSORIES......................................................77
Special Lens Attachments...................................78
Microphones.........................................................81
Chest Pod II
CARE OF THE CAMERA
Specifications of Cameras...................................85
Specifications of Dynamic Microphone
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1014XL-S/814XL-S SOUND SYSTEM
Time Lapse Programm
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A Unit B Unit
Wireless Controller LC-1
Remote Switch 3
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Close-up Lens
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Snap Case C8-1 Action Strap II
Extension Cord 61000
1 Wireless Receiver
WR-50 Quartz
Microphone Extension Etectret Condenser Microphone
Cord E450Y CM100
Remote Switch 60
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Radio Cassette
Dioptric Adjustment Ring
Lock Ring
Eyecup
Remote ControlJack
Microphone Jack
Aux Input Jack
Monitor Jack
Pulse-Sync (8-pin DIN Jack)
Accessory Shoe
Film Compartment Opening Knob
Film Type Indication Window
Telephoto and Vy^de Angle
Zooming Switch
Zooming Speed Switch with
Manual Position
Exiarnal Power Jack
Shutter Release Lever
Grip/
Battery Compartment
Exposure Compensation C
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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.
Manual ZQtJfning Lover
Cue Ughi
Macro Set Button
Distance Scale
Focusing fiirrg
S14XL S
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 highquality electret condenser microphone.
Plus, there are filters, a headphone, a
lighting adaptor, viewing aids, remote
control accessories and much, much
more.
PRELIMINARY
PREPARATIONS
Release the lock
and unfold the O
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nfold the O Load the batteries Q switch and check A
Turn ON the main
into the grip. O. the batteries. T.(OPEN)
Set the eyepiece
shutter to "O"
BASIC OP^
SOUND
Set all recording
controls to upward 1 H crophone and ear-1 1 filter switch posi-1 O
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SOUND
Connect the mi-
Check the CCA
Zoom to telephoto 1 Q Compose the pi
and focus. J-0,ture.
Adjust the camera ^ Set the R/RL H trols to upward
to your eyesight.
Zoom if necessary.)
U • switch to "R". / •
Press the shutter release lever halfway. Press the lever all After filming, turn
Check the exposure (and monitor the 1^ the way for actual
Set all filming con
trols to
positions.
Load a cartridge.
16. switch the main
P R E L I M I N A R Y P R E P A R A T I O N S A N D P R O C E D U R E S
F O R N O R M A L F I L M I N G
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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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
Within blue zone
Within white zone
Within red zone
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Power Condition
Sufficient for normal
function of aii systems
Sufficient for filming
at 9 or 18 fps only
Insufficient for normal
function of any system.
Change the batteries.
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 splitimage 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 splitimage 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
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