Canon 1014 repair - Sticky Trigger Problem

This shows how I fixed the sticky trigger problem in my Canon 1014 Super 8mm film camera. It's fairly easy to fix, but the hard part is taking the camera apart and putting it back together again.
The music is a song I did for this video that got a little out of hand. It's called 8mm and is available on Soundcloud. / 8mm-1

[@Chrismith]

THANK YOU. This happened to me. About to go into surgery.....

[@ScottFromCanada]

Good luck! Take pictures of everything as you go so you know how to put it back together!

[@BigChopperPoppa]

Man you have such a good voice over/story telling voice. Reminds me a lot of 21 days under the sky with Robert Patrick narrating. Looks like ill be tearing apart my 814 too!

[@ScottFromCanada]

Thanks!! I can't stand my voice but I've had a few people say similar things and I even do some voice over work here and there. I don't get it! If you don't already have all the tools, look into a kit from Amazon. The ones that are 120 tools in one kit (usually fairly cheap) often contain what you need and will save you a LOT of time!

[@raph_tk]

Hi Scott! I also have the 1014. It was working fine and one day the light meter needle disappeared. Any idea what might have happen? Would you know how it could be fixed? Kind regards Raph

[@ScottFromCanada]

Sorry, I don't know much about it but the first thing I would check is the 2 batteries that power that part. They are on the side of the camera underneath the W and T zoom buttons.

[@raph_tk]

@@ScottFromCanada Thanks a lot ill check that out

[@mysfiring]

Fantastic video. While I'm not experiencing any trigger issues with my 814E, knowing this video exists and how to treat the issue if encountered in future is much appreciated. :)

[@ScottFromCanada]

That's great to hear! I couldn't find any information about fixing this problem anywhere. In fact, a couple of people just say it cant be fixed. So once I figured it out I felt it had to be posted for others.

[@victorcasillas8057]

That blows my mind. Do you take in any work? Where are you located?

[@ScottFromCanada]

Sorry, I don't know anything else about these cameras really so I don't want to work on them. I'd love to learn more but I have too many hobbies already.

[@clemensnolke2891]

Nice music Scott, like the tone of the, guitar solo. Great job.

[@nekonohiki]

Thank you! Impressive work! I know it's a common problem. I will keep your video in my archives.

[@victorcasillas8057]

Amazing.

[@KevinParrott78]

What adhesive did you use to stick the rubber back down to the camera body?

[@ScottFromCanada]

It was a long time ago, I don't remember. I wouldn't use superglue though. There is probably a standard type of adhesive used for this, something that doesn't become too permanent.

[@alnora9490]

hi i just came across you video, just purchased a used 1014 after installing new batteries trigger worked ones...then wouldn't do anything when pressing. Zoom buttons are fine. Would like to get your input on that. Thanks in advance

[@ScottFromCanada]

I would say change the batteries again just to be sure. And clean the battery terminals. Make sure the contacts are actually touching the ends of the batteries. After that I'm not sure. I only fixed one problem in my camera and haven't learned too much else about how it works.

[@bataaard]

i had the problem, and found out that pressing the button while pushing it upwards mkes it work. i'm looking for a real fix tho.

[@uyuyuyuuyuyuy]

hi,i have this camera,and it isnt working so i am looking to open this thing and a video of disassembling would help me a lot.thanks

[@ScottFromCanada]

This is all I have, I hope it helps! It should give you all the clues you need. Take pictures of each thing as you take it apart, it'll help a lot when you put it back together.

[@hav6301]

Thanks! I was exaclty looking for this, it's been happening with my 814XL, I'll try to fix it

[@ScottFromCanada]

Great! I hope it works!

[@hav6301]

@@ScottFromCanada it did! man I was sweating blood during dismantling but it worked out thanks a lot! Now I have to take a look at a Sankyo 620 supertronic I got for 5€ which seems to have the mirror behind the lens displaced, so you can't really use the viewfinder. Def gonna be trickier

[@ScottFromCanada]

@@hav6301 Awesome! Great price! That sounds harder to do though. But mostly just disassembly. Once you can get to it you can probably fix it.

[@evening_dad]

Hey man I cannot get these damn snake eye screws off with tweezers or anything. I’ve done it before on other cameras. Any advice?

[@ScottFromCanada]

Nope! That was the only way I could do it. It took a while to get them loose though so maybe just try a little each day until they come loose. Other than that, all you can do is try to find the right tool. I don't think I tried looking for one though. I know I tried to make one but it just wasn't strong enough. Good luck!

[@evening_dad]

@@ScottFromCanada dude you rule thanks

[@ScottFromCanada]

@@evening_dad UPDATE! A couple of months ago I got a tool kit from Amazon and I was just looking for something in it yesterday and noticed the exact tools for those screws are in there!! Search amazon for Precision Screwdriver Set. There are a bunch and the ones that have 110 or 118 pieces seems to have that one. They're pretty cheap too, $22.

[@cubdukat]

My 814E had that same problem. I had to smack the camera to get it to stop.

[@luukschroder2074]

Hi Scott, thanks a lot for the helpful video! At 4:19 you place a white plastic ring onto the eyepiece shutter... That is exactly the white ring I had left over after reassembling the camera, but it doesn't seem to fit there. Do you remember where it goes?

[@ScottFromCanada]

No idea! I checked the original video and although I set it in that spot, it did not fit on that slider. I can't find any video showing where it eventually ended up. If everything works, don't worry about it. Just keep it handy in case something seems wrong later.

[@luukschroder2074]

@@ScottFromCanada Ok that's funny we both ended up with that mysterious ring. Anyways, I even managed to fix the camera so for now it all works. Thanks!

[@GuericFleurdePommier]

@@luukschroder2074 i just disassemble my 1014 and i don t have this white ring nowhere...

[@GuericFleurdePommier]

correction it's on the screw we see scott place at 4:20

[@sumitrawat1520]

Can we remove lens of this camera please reply

[@ScottFromCanada]

I did not remove the lens. I'm sure it can be done but I did not try so I don't know how that is done.

[@kirkbillingsley5345]

@@ScottFromCanada Yes you can. I dod it all the time for repairs. i've even removed the entire lens assembly housing to switch out with another 1014xl. I

[@martina.loewenthal3945]

Hi scott, greeting from Argentina! We are amazed by your video and the knowledge of electronics. I'm with a friend who just bought the same camera and the photometer doesn't work. Do you have any ideas how to solve it?

[@ScottFromCanada]

Hi! Sorry, what you see is all I've done with the camera so far. That will take some investigating! Good luck!

[@Lesterandsons]

I understand why you paid a lot for it

[@kasann4833]

could you teach how to fix the tigger motor of a canon 518 sv

[@ScottFromCanada]

Sorry, this is the only one I have. I haven't looked at any other 8mm cameras.

[@AshiaDW]

Thank you

[@autisticrebel1253]

Is it the same for a Standard 8 camera? I have a Canon Motor Zoom 8 EEE and the rigger is completely stuck and will not move, Is this a similar problem?

[@ScottFromCanada]

Personally, I've only worked on this one camera so I can't answer. Maybe someone else will know, though.

[@autisticrebel1253]

@@ScottFromCanada From your experience what sort of things usually get in the way of the trigger working on a super 8 camera?

[@ScottFromCanada]

@@autisticrebel1253 I have no experience other than this camera.

[@general5886]

could I email sir?

[@ScottFromCanada]

I don't know anything else about these cameras. I only fixed one tiny problem and that was all. I'm definitely not an expert!

[@ibrahimmoustafa5659]

Do you have a video for a trigger that won’t go.

[@ScottFromCanada]

Sorry, this is the only experience I have with these cameras.

[@ibrahimmoustafa5659]

Scott Rogers that’s alright, thank you anyway

[@kirkbillingsley5345]

This can also be the magnetic shutter release failure which happens to the 814aze and 1014aze . And due to a switch contacts that when used for years can separate further away from the current contact. Both repairs will need to be performed by someone like myself or other super 8 repair folks. The Canon supers and any super 8 that went to electronic models all suffer this issue in their late life cycle. I just got in two Minolta xl610's and the same thing...magnetic shutter release switch failure. Many will toss them but even if there is not a donor camera, the 814ZAE and 1014 AZE cams can be fixed to use by bypassing the switch all together. One thing about a Canon 814 Auto is that you never have to wory about this and that the manual exposure override will never fail.

[@swisserty]

fucking kirk billingsley