Canon 814 XLS Super 8 film camera
One of the most elegant professional super 8 film cameras ever nade by canon, the beautiful
black body Canon 814XLS can be said to be equal to a house brick for it’s solid reassuring
steadying weight of just over 2 kilograms, not a lightweight to lug around on your shoulder all
day.
The Canon 814XLS boasts some of the best features and has always been highly sought after and rare to find in pristine working order. The 814XLS easily earned it’s reputation as one of the best cameras on the market in it’s league, competing with Boli’s and Agi’s and other fine camera makes.
Canon 814 XLS offers some pricipal wanted features such as:
Two shutter speeds so you can shoot in most any light conditions and not worry if you have the right film speed as the shutter options provide the ability to shoot high speed or btight light and also handle low light conditions due to the remarkable shutter mechanism.
The shutter varies between 150 degrees and 220 degrees. This is a big help if you happen to use TRI-X film for soft, low-light shooting and then you want to expose it on a bright sunny day. With the two shutter settings, you have little chance of being caught with the wrong film on hand.
You have at your disposal a single camera that can shoot equally well indoors and out at the local race track during the day. Images in both scenarios should be pretty fantastic if you set the shutter correctly. Also, the camera has a dial to compensate for ASA settings. Very handy with the filmstocks from Kodak like Ektachrome 100d ASA and Plus-X B&W film, Ektachrome E64T is a popular film medium for this type of camera.
Specifications: (General)
See also Cannon Museum of Super 8 Cameras
Automatic ISO setting by film cartridge
Tungsten type film: ISO 25, 40, 64, 100, 160, 250 and 400
Daylight type film: ISO 16, 25, 40, 64, 100, 160 and 250
Close distance shooting by turning the zooming – macro setting lever to “Macro” at wide-angle or telephoto end. Close-up shooting distance and the field of view when the focusing ring is set at infinity:
Macro Feature of the Canon 814XLS
Possiblities for macro work
Wide-angle
macro
240 mm from the film plane mark(100 mm from the lens top)
Field of view: 82.2 x 115 mm
Telephoto
macro
660 mm from the film plane mark(530 mm from the lens top)
Field of view: 36 x 50 mm
Canon 814 XLS
Time lapse / animation. One frame shooting for every 1, 5, 20 or 60 sec.
Sound Recording needs to be external as sound film are no longer available.
This Canon 814 XLS camera has all the features wanted by film makers, srudents and advanced movie makers of small format super 8 films.
Canon 814 XLS super 8 film camera classic
Super 8 demo clip frame by frame telecine film transfer – Super 8 to DVD transfer from film.
This film clip supplied by Avid Tech DVD Transfer Centre in Australia – the masters of frame by frame film transfers in standard definition 720×576 DVD and also in High Definition 1080p BD Blu-ray disk.
Excetopnal telecine that outperforms all others, even those using the same type of equipment marvel at the results achieved.
While the video is a Flash vision it cannot reproduce the full .avi video file format quality and is given as an example of what can be achieved.
Super 8 film projection is a great way to view your films and DVD or BD is the best way to keep and share your movie making masters with everyone else.
Canon 1014 E AUTO ZOOM, Super 8 Movie Film Cmera was made of the highest quality and performance, made by CANON. Features extreme powerful 10X-times compact zoom lens with applied lens coating to eliminate ghost and flare images completely.lap dissolve, fade-in/out and superimposition (double exposure).
High speed 54-fps instant slow motion, split image reflex rangefinder, macro-shooting for extreme close-ups.
The 1014 E or as 1014 AZ as it was also known has been considered the work horse of super 8 film cameras as it was solid, heavy and very reassuring of a steady shoot in the worst situations.
These super 8 film cameras still fetch a high price from collectors and those wanting to try their hand at film making and the choice is a great one as it has a high re sale value and is still popular and much sought after like all Canon Super 8 film cameras.
We have had the pleasure of owning a few Canon super 8 film cameras over the years and the Canon 1014 E AUTO ZOOM, Super 8 camera is one of our best loved day in, day out work horse super 8 film camera.
Some handy info: has notches for all film speeds
Easy to load and film remaing indicator is easy to see.
Auto exposure meter is really on the mark.
Rock solid feel and dead weight with fine balance but best on a tripod.
Smooth Zoom – exceptional lens quality
If you get the chance to hold one of these super 8 film cameras we bet you will buy it on the spot.
Canon 1014 E AUTO ZOOM, Super 8 camera
Super 8 movie clip
Just to show how good super 8 movie film is these days, we present a film clip made on Ektachrome 64t in the late 1970’s we believe. The transfer clip is courtesy of Avid Tech DVD Transfer Centre the masters of frame by frame film transfers in Australia.
This clip features a beautiful young todler wandering around a park towards a pram. The origins of the clip are now somewhat vague but definetly from the transfer people Avid Tech.
Frame by frame telecine of super 8 film stock works on a simple enough idea which is cleverly executed and enhanced by the film doctor at Avid Tech. They (Avid Tech) are one of Australia’s most recognised and trusted brand names for professional high quality film transfers from Super 8 films made by Kodak such as the much loved Kodachrome II 40 ASA, Ektachrome, Fuji, Ilford and of course Agfa, all films by great manufacturers of the ever popular super film format
as well as the ubiquitus 8mm films of earler days. 16mm film transfers are also done in SD and HD so go check them out today.
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Some of the Kodak digital camera problems include cameras not been able to hold a charge while they are connected to a power supply or working with batteries. Kodak does seem to have a reliability problem. It seems that most of the problems with the Kodak digital cameras are because the cameras just quit working. One problem is noted with the EasyShare Z885 with eight megapixels. This camera does not do well in low light. You will not capture clear crisp images. However, Kodak has said that they will work on improving the performance of their cameras under dim light conditions for 2008 models.
One thing that is noted as far as Kodak digital camera problems is the memory card. You can only use a compact flash certified memory card in a Kodak camera if you do not. The camera does not recognize that you have a card installed. The subject will not be seen in the picture because it is too far away. You have to be very careful as to what the distance is before taking a picture. However, this is common in most digital cameras every camera is rated for a different distance.
Damage will occur because of the memory cards being removed when the ready light is blinking. This is just another one of the Kodak digital camera problems. If you find the right camera with the right technology, you should have no problem with the Kodak digital camera for the most part. You do have to be careful about what batteries you use and what type of memory card you use in the Kodak digital cameras. If you are trying to decide which camera to buy, you should always check the Kodak digital camera reviews. They will give you plenty of information from users who have already tried the cameras.
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George Eastman invented the camera-this had a unique ‘KoDak”sound when one pressed the shutter to take the photograph. George also thought that the letter K was quite strong hence he quickly spotted the Ko-dak sound.
Photography is something special -the ability to capture images, pictures and marvel at them moments, days, months and years after the event has occurred.
When the time came to find a name for his unique invention, George Eastman did not think it fit to name that after himself -neither “George” nor “Eastman” but instead hit upon the word “Kodak”and thus the world was introduced to the Kodak camera and they quickly embraced this new invention.
George Eastman’s first camera was made of wood and contained enough film to be able to take atleast 100 pictures. When one had finished the film one would send him the camera and he would unload the film load a new one for you and then send the camera back to the owner -by and by, George Eastman would trust people with his new light sensitive film.
When one sees the disposable camera available nowadays (though only at a few places) one can’t help remembering the antique Kodak camera of George Eastman -what an uncanny resemblance the two have .In today’s fast paced world, when one takes such disposable cameras to Kodak, one gets our pictures back but the camera stays with the Kodak Company. It makes one sad that one does not get to keep the camera.
The antique Kodak cameras are not easily available -maybe only among collectors who would not part them with easily or at museums .What one can found at the antique stores are the Brownie Letterette Box cameras.-the next time one spots it, it is important that one examines antique Kodak camera closely-the lens is mounted in wood, the view finder will permit the photographer to take a picture horizontally or by laying the antique Kodak camera over. One can also succeed in taking a vertical picture -the red slot or a window will permit to read the number at the back of the film.
One can not help getting fascinated by the two small tabs on the tip of Antique Kodak camera -the small is for time laps photography; take your fingernail and pull up on it -click the shutter and it will stay open and it will expose the wooden mounted lens -while it is this position, slide your fingernail under the tab which is the larger of the two -a brass plate with a hole in it slides over the lens -this is what we describe as the “aperture setting”-pull up some more and one will discover another size hole, another aperture opening.-slide the tabs back and everything will come back to its original position.
Kodak
First, the physical size of the units look similar, but when placed next to each other, the Playsport is definitely the more compact camera. The official Kodak specs put the Zi8 at 2.4×4.5×0.9 inches and the Playsport at 2.3×4.4×0.8 inches. While this seems pretty close, the rounded corners of the Playsport actually make for a much more compact device. The Playsport is slightly heavier than the Zi8 at 128g vs 110g. The screen size is another big difference between the two devices. The Zi8 has a 2.5 inch screen, while the Playsport has a 2.0 inch screen. When placed next to each other, you can definitely see a big difference in screen size.
The controls on the devices are the same, but they are laid out a bit differently. They both have four control buttons (Settings, Delete, Play, and Record) and a directional pad. On the Zi8, the controls are laid out from left to right (Settings, Delete, Directional Pad, Record, Play). On the Playsport, the four control buttons are on the left from top to bottom (Record, Play, Delete, Settings) with the directional pad to the right of the four buttons.
Only the Zi8 has macro mode. If you will be taking a lot of close-ups videos, you’ll want to choose the Zi8 over the Playsport. Note that macro mode is engaged on the Zi8 by a physical switch. If macro mode is turned on while you are recording, an audible click will be heard on the video. Both cameras have the exact same recording modes. You have five different options (1080p, 720P, 720P (60FPS), WVGA, and 5.3MP still photo). The lens is the same on both models, so expect very similar picture quality.
The Playsport doesn’t have an external microphone port, but the Zi8 does. If you’ll be taking a lot of indoor videos of yourself for your website, you may want to opt for the Zi8 as you’ll be able to get better sound for your recordings. The microphone input also comes in handy for people wanting to record sound from an external audio source such as a pilot’s headset.
The USB Connection works a bit differently on each camera. The Zi8 has a flip out USB port so you don’t have to carry a cord around with you. The Playsport forgoes this feature (likely due to the waterproofing) and contains a microUSB port on the camera.
The Playsport model is waterproof up to 10 feet, the Zi8 model doesn’t have any waterproofing at all. If you are active and want to take your camera with you snorkeling, swimming, skiing, camping, etc, you may want to opt for the Playsport as it is a bit more rugged than the Zi8. The Playsport even has a special mode to enhance underwater recording. The battery is exactly the same on both devices so you should experience similar battery life. The one thing to note here is that the Playsport has a smaller screen so it might actually get slightly better battery life.
Both devices have an image stabilization function, both come with the same software (Arcsoft MediaImpression for Kodak), both have HDMI and composite audio/video outputs, and both have the same internal memory (128 MB). Both cameras also accept SD cards to increase the storage space for videos. Finally, probably the largest difference between the two devices is the price. The Zi8 comes in at $199.95 and the Playsport at $149.95.
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