Canon Auto Zoom 814 Basic Operation and Tutorial guide

[@yon_draper]

bro this was a legendary video thank you

[@thefilmwave]

Thanks dude! I’m going to rate/ tutorial many more soon.

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

Ok I was crazy enough to take a gamble on a 814AZ where the price was low enough that I was willing to pay for. I figured if I wasn’t able to get it to run it’s own, these have such a following that there are places I could get it fixed. Hope my impatience to wait a couple weeks to get one that’s been tested doesn’t bite me in the butt.

[@seanc8054]

good point about the battery leaking issues, ive bought a lot of vintage cameras that would have still worked if someone took the batteries out, the leaked battery chemicals travel up the contacts and wires and all the way into everything, it can be a disaster

[@thefilmwave]

That is the #1 issue I come across.. and I have fixed hundreds of these! Sometimes it's so bad the lens will completely crystalize!!

[@YiLu-ym7ix]

Thank you for the tutorial! I just bought a Canon 1014 AZ and did a test shot with a fresh roll of 50D but later found out that the film was not proceeding the whole time and ended up not being exposed at all (the motor works fine tho). The sprocket turned out to be broken as the image indicated.I know some ppl also have encountered this in the past so just wanted to ask if this a common issue for all Canon super 8 cams. Also, if possible, there's any way this could be avoided/fixed? Really appreciate it!

[@thefilmwave]

this is a rare problem for these cameras id recommend getting it serviced. It could be a jammed s8 cart or film advanced needs some attention. These are difficult to repair but We can do it- just message us at thefilmwave.com for a quote!

[@csb65536]

When the filter switch is set on the sun, it activates (puts into the lens path) an 85B orange filter allowing you to shoot tungsten film outdoors and not have the blue cast that shows up when no filter is used. It’s not a UV filter. When the filter switch is switched to the light bulb, the 85b filter is deactivated. Most all of the old Kodachrome 8mm and Super 8mm film was tungsten.

[@thefilmwave]

Yes of course! those should also be cast out and replaced with a glass screw on filter because those gelatin filters degrade over time leaving worse results. An updated video is coming soon.. I just wanted to make a quick video.

[@csb65536]

@@thefilmwave I couldn’t agree more. I never use the in camera filters because of that. Excellent point.

[@mczappa3793]

Hi, I’m having a lot of trouble opening the handle. I’m sorry, but can you please give me detailed instructions on how to properly and safely get it open? I’m trying to install the batteries, but I don’t want to damage it beyond repair.

[@thefilmwave]

@@mczappa3793 they rust and corrode often due to old batteries. You may not be able to get the cap off. Use a big flat head. If nothing- it will need to be serviced. If you need yours serviced- reach out to me at thefilmwave.com

[@IanZainea1990]

Would you be willing yo share the service manual for this camera?

[@thefilmwave]

I wish I had one, that would be nice.. I have to backwards engineer all the cameras I work on.

[@penguinvich]

What frames per sec do you mainly use for this camera??

[@thefilmwave]

I usually shoot in 18 fps for super 8 to conserve film and save money! I ramp it up occasionally for specific projects

[@summerlabelle]

Hey! H ave you ever had the on / off switch get stuck?

[@thefilmwave]

Yes! It can be a difficult fix. Message me on my site thefilmwave.com to inquire for repairs!

[@stfesteirasstfesteiras7377]

can you tell me if you can open the lens of this camera to clean if there is fungus?

[@thefilmwave]

Yes you can but I’d recommend a professional to do that. I’d charge $100 and clean all lens elements. The reason I say this is because it’s easy to strip screws, damage the lens etc. Also if you take the focus lens cluster out you will have to collimate the lens also. It can be pain in the butt, especially because canon put loctite in the lens screws.

[@தைரியம்]

Great Video !! very Helpful ) I have a Guy who has this Camera and Canon 518 XLS both in excellent condition, but I don’t know which one to buy , he is selling both for the same price . Would love to hear your suggestion . Thanks

[@thefilmwave]

Definitely the 814 autozoom. The 514 xls (the black Canosound) is cheap and not nearly built as well as the 814. The 814 is one of the best canon Super8’s for many different reasons

[@stfesteirasstfesteiras7377]

can you tell me if the pro8mm from Burbank CA sells film over the internet to deliver in Brazil

[@thefilmwave]

I’m not sure, I’m based in the US. But I do know the film they sell is from Kodak, they just put their name on it.

[@karolinagoetz]

Can you please share what film stock you're using?

[@thefilmwave]

You can use any stock in this camera. My favorite is 250d (personal preference)

[@karolinagoetz]

@@thefilmwave Thank you!

[@leonaugusto3283]

Do you know what happens if I use a 500 iso film cartridge on it? I've already bought a few, but then I see that the 814 only reads 400 iso films. 😅

[@thefilmwave]

So.. technically all super 8 cameras can shoot any film stock. But the cameras rated higher typically shoot better. Also, back then 400 was the highest Asa at that time for super 8 users. This camera was released in 67 so things were different 50 years ago. To answer your question, yes it will shoot 500T great! Shoot a test roll first, and play with the exposure just to expose your next rolls how you like

[@leonaugusto3283]

@@thefilmwavethanks for the answer. I'm going to use the 814 with a 500t as a c cam on a music video next week just to see if the camera is working just fine and to find tune on exposure to be confident to rec a full music video in super 8 with other stocks

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

I’ll take your advice and purchase this model. There is a very dubious looking listing for one on eBay but there are some green discoloration around the trigger and handle and the description says “untested” which is giving me red flags that some dude is selling a camera that’s been killed by battery corrosion and is playing dumb.

[@thefilmwave]

Tread carefully. I’ve got a big collection of them also. Shoot me a message on my site if you’re interested

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

@@thefilmwave ok I got a working one for $101 PHEW!

[@thefilmwave]

@@oldradiosnphonographs now you gotta film test it…

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

@@thefilmwave yup next week I’ll get a cartridge and I need batteries for the light meter. EDIT I already have batteries and that needle is a movin!

[@oldradiosnphonographs]

@@thefilmwave Ok I ran some expired Ektachrome 160 I found in another camera I got at a thrift store though it. It seems to pass film though with No issue. I am more than ready to use it!

[@DylanAhTeck]

Is it possible use this camera on manual (without the light meter batteries) by keeping the aperture needle on the dot between the 8 and 4 in the viewfinder?

[@thefilmwave]

Sure. These were made to override the batteries on manual use only. One of the only cameras to do so. I would use an external light meter to adjust the exposure accordingly.

[@ivivano3962]

Hey. All I see is 1.35V batteries

[@thefilmwave]

That’s perfect. I just use 1.5 volt because they last longer. 1.35 is manufacturer recommended

[@Dorntofilm]

@@thefilmwavebut you said in the video u said to use the 1.3 because the light meter is delicate ? So can you use a 1.5 or will it mess up the light meter ?

[@thefilmwave]

@@Dorntofilm 1.35v is best- 1.5v will work fine too- they just last much longer

[@olemariusfausastlan1624]

this tutorial felt rushed.

[@thefilmwave]

I don’t like wasting your time! I will make much more soon!