Canon Super 8 814 User Manual
TECHNICAL DATA
Type : 8mm movie camera using Super 8 film
cartridge. Frame size, 4x5.4mm.
Lens: FI.4 with zooming range of 7.5 —60mm.
18-element in 13-component composition. Inner
diameter, 58mm. Outer diameter, 60mm.
Coated in amber, magenta, purple or multilayer
coating.
Viewfinder: Single-lens reflex type, combined
with built-in prism screen rangefinder. Contains
aperture scale, improper exposure indicators,
film ending indicator. Eyepiece adjustable with
shutter device for preventing rear light entering
viewfinder.
EE Mechanism : Automatic aperture setting cou
pled to film speed and filming speed. Aim the
camera at the subject for correct exposure.
Exposure Meter: Through-the-lens system CdS
meter measures the light passing through the
taking lens. Powered by two 1.3 v M20 (#625)
mercury batteries.
Light Measuring Range: The entire scale be
tween ASA 250 f/1.4 at 12 fps and ASA 16 f/22
at 24 fps.
Film Speed : Automatically set with insertion of
film cartridge. With tungsten type film, ASA
25-250. With daylight type film, ASA 16-160.
CCA Filter : Built in. Corrects colors of tungsten
type film in daylight use. Automatically cancell
ed on insertion of daylight type film cartridge or
manually from outside.
Filming Speeds : 12. 18. 24fps and single frame.
Shutter Release : Three-way switch (safety lock,
running position, remote control and running
lock position) and shutter lever.
Release Sockets: For remote control, single
frame and continuous running photography.
operation is possible by releasingTIie EE mecha-
nism. Fade-ins and Tfde-outs are possible with
the aperture control ring.
Power System : Film drive and power zooming
operated by two micromotors. Entire zooming
is done in 6 — 9 seconds.
Power Source : Four 1.5v oenlight (size AA) bat
teries loaded iriside the hand grip. "Sufficient
power for 10 cartridges of ^Im under normaf
temperature.
Battery Tester : Built in. Indicates power levels
of mercury and penlight batteries.
Manual Zooming: Performed by manual zoom
ing lever. Revolving angle of 100°.
Footage Counter: Counts up to 50 feet. Auto
matically resets when side cover is opened.
Film Transport Indicator: For checking film
advancement.
Hand Grip: Folding type containing film-drive
battery chamber.
Size: 237x107x63mm (9%"x4i/4"x2i/2")
Weight: l,720g(3lb. 12% oz.)
Subject to alterations.
We are highly gratified that you have selected the Canon Auto Zoom 814—a wise choice
that promises you many delightful years of photographic experiences.
Canon is recognized the world over as the foremost pioneer in the development of
photographic equipment of the highest quality and performance.
Whether it is for the home, laboratory, or traveling, make the most of your opportunities.
A whole new world of home movie enjoyment will be opened to you !
Auto-Manual Switch-
Film Plane Indicator-
Power Zooming Switch-
Side Cover Latch
Film Type Window-
CCA Filter Switch-
Grip Locking Lever-
Release Socket for Single Frame-
Aperture Control Ring
Three-Way (OFF-R-RC-RL)
Switch
Illuminating Window for
Aperture Scale
Focusing Ring
iVro
Shutter Lever
Release Socket for
Continuous Running
Manual Zooming Ring
Folding-Type Hand Grip with
Penlight Battery Chamber
Manual Zooming Lever
Eyepiece-
Eyepiece Adjustment Ring-
Socket for Remote Control Cord '
Eyepiece Shutter Switch-
Film Transport indicat
Battery Tester Window-
Battery Test Buttons-
Footage Counter-
■ Mercury Battery Chamber
-Fanlight Battery Chamber Cover
CANON CINE PROJECTOR S-400
Titling Set
Used for titling, ciose-up photography, copy work
and single frame photography. Consists of stan
chion, carrying arm, metai fasteners and case.
Canon Chestpod
Remote Control Switch
Lens Hood S-60
Canon Release
Carrying Case
Canon Cine Projector S-400 is the newest and
highest quality movie projector. It can automatical
ly load and rewind all 8mm films —Super 8, Single
8 and regular 8mm films up to 400feet.
Operation is very simple. Just insert the film end
into the projector, turn the switch, and the film
will run completely through and rewind with no
need for resetting or touching any other switches.
The Cine Projector S-400 has a fast 17 —28mm
F1.3 zoom lens, 8v 50w mirror lamp, adjustable
projecting speeds including slow motion. This pro
jector can be used in any country as it has a choice
of seven different voltages from 100 to 240 v.
Size: 333 x169 x155mm (1' 1 i/s" x 6%" x ei/g")
Weight: 5.2kg (11 lb. 7%oz.)
MAIN FEATURES OF CANON AUTO ZOOM 814
Eight-Times Zooming on Large Picture Area
The Canon Auto Zoom 814 is the latest 8mm
movie camera that can bring out the qualities of
the Super 8 film to their highest degree. Picture
area of the Super 8 film is 50% larger than regu
lar 8mm film. This film has superb reproduction
qualitiesclosely approachingthatofa 16mm movie.
The combination of the lens speed of F 1.4 and
1 : 8 zoom ratio is one of the most outstanding
in the world. The Auto Zoom 814, capable of
complete zooming from wide-angle to ultra-tele
photo, is an ideal movie camera to take along on
picnics, mountain climbing and overseas trips.
Easy Film Loading
Just slip in the entire Super 8 cartridge which
holds a continuous 50-foot length of film. No
threading or re-loading are necessary. The film
speed is automatically set when the cartridge is
slipped into the camera.
Built-in CCA Filter
A CCA filter, for converting the color temperature
of tungsten type film used in daylight, has been
built into the optical system. When shooting
under artificial light, the filter can be canceled by
the CCA filter switch. When using daylight type
film from the beginning, the filter is automatically
canceled with the insertion of the cartridge.
Power Zooming and Film Drive
Four 1.5v penlight batteries power the high per
formance built-in micromotors. Especially, power
zooming gives tpe 1 S zoom ratio its greatest
effectiveness and brings variation into yo_iir
TTL Type Electric Eye
The electric eye accurately measures the light
according to the angle-of-view of the lens, regard
less of the zooming range, because of the TTL
system in which the CdS meter is positioned on
the back side of the lens system. The TTL system
also eliminates the necessity of exposure factor
compensation when using filters.
Photography by Manual Operation
The aperture can be operated manually by shift
ing the auto-manual switch to "MANUAL”. Fadeins and fade-outs are possible by the aperture con
trol ring. And with the combined use of an NO
filter, fade time can be adjusted.
The Auto Zoom 814 is also equipped with other
features necessary for advanced 8mm movie mak
ing, such as, running lock, remote control and
footage counter. Filming speeds include 12, 18
and 24 fps and single frame.
BASIC STEPS IN PHOTOGRAPHY
BY ELECTRIC EYE OPERATION
Stand up the tiand grip.
Load the batteries.
a. For exposure meter; Two 1,3 v
if625 mercury batteries.
Set tlie auto-rnanual switch aL Set the black line on the aperture
“AUTO”. control ring at ”0” position,
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Insert a Super 8 film cartridge,
b. For film drive: Four penlight
batteries.
c. Check the capac
ity of the batteries
for film drive.
Adjust the eyepiece,
a. Open the eyepiece
shutter.
b. Make adjustment by
turning the eyepiece ad
justment ring.
Set the filming speed at "18
Remove the lens cap
Set the three-way switch at "R".
Hold the camera and look
through the viewfinder.
Set the focus at maximum
magnification (telephotoX
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Decide the composition of the
picture by turning the zoom
lens.
During shooting, zoom in and
needs.
Take out the cartridge after
the entire film has been ex
posed.
Check the position of the ex
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posure meter needle.
C ■ 16 • 8|- 4 ■ 2
Turn the three-way switch to
"OFF".
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Aperture Adjusting Mechanism 29
Fading Techniques 30
Controliing the Working Range of the Eiectric Eye 32
Photography by Manuai Aperture Operation 32
Shooting with Artificial Light 33
Three-Way (OFF-R-RC-RL) Switch 34
Single Frame Photography and Continuous Running 35
Eyepiece Shutter 35
Panning 36
Proper Care of the Camera 36
Accessories 37
Canon Cine Projector S-400 39
It is Important for you to thoroughly know and to get accustomed
to handling the Canon Auto Zoom 814, ^ase read this
instruction bookJet_careti^ly,_£nd master the manipulatons of
the various parts completely before~TrigirTiri'g the_fi].rn_-C_artridge
into the_ camera. If you are thoroughly versed in the correct
handling of this movie camera, you can get the maximum
performance, such as fade in, fade-out and zooming, out of
the Canon Auto Zoom 814 to your greatest satisfaction
SUPER 8
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HANDUI^G THE SOPER 8 CARTRIDGE AND PHOTOGRAPHY
The Super 8 film cartridge is loaded with
50-foot length of film. There is no need for
flipping over the cartridge in reverse direction
halfway through the film. With one cartridge of
film you can shoot for approximately .T minutes
20 seconds .
Send the exposed film to an authorized de
veloping laboratory. It will be returned to
you wound on a reel so that immediate projection
is possible
The film is of the reversal typ^in which the
positive is obtained. Therefore, the latitude
is narrower than negative film. This means you
must be especially careful of the expos^^wheji
photographing with manually operated aperture
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HOW TO USE THE HAND GRIP
When the hand grip is stood up it is automatical
ly locked. When folding, keep pressing the grip
locking lever upwards and swing the hand grip
back. The hand grip also serves as a film-drive
battery chamber.
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LOADING OF BATTERIES
Mercury Batteries for Electric Eye
Before using your new camera, load it with
the two mercury batteries packed in a separate
enveiope. If the batteries are not inserted, the
electric eye will not function.
1- Remove the coyer of the mamirv hatferv
'eha.rnber by turning it to the left.
2. Wipe the batteries clean, and then insert them
with the central contact sides facing inwards.
3. Screw in the cover by turning it to the right.
#Use two 1.3v M20 (f625) batteries of the same
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