Canon Auto Zoom 814 electronic
The Canon Auto Zoom 814 Electronic is a highly regarded Super 8 film camera known for its robust metal body and professional features, including an 8x zoom lens and both automatic and manual exposure controls.
Key Features and Specifications
Lens: The camera features a high-quality, bright Canon 7.5-60mm f/1.4 macro zoom lens, which was a world-first at the time of its introduction. It allows for macro shooting as close as 16.5 cm from the film plane mark.
Filming Speeds: Users can choose from multiple filming speeds, including 18 fps, 24 fps, instant slow motion (approx. 40 fps), and single frame shooting.
Exposure Control: It utilizes a TTL (through-the-lens) Servo EE system with a CdS exposure meter for automatic exposure control, but also offers manual aperture setting for creative control.
Viewfinder: The single-lens reflex (SLR) type viewfinder includes a microprism rangefinder for easier focusing and displays essential information like the aperture value and exposure warnings.
Electronic Functions: The "Electronic" in its name refers to Canon's first use of an electronic magnetic release for start/stop control and the electronic flash synchronizing system for single-frame shooting. It runs on four AA batteries for the motor drive and exposure metering.
Variable Shutter: The camera has a variable shutter mechanism, enabling professional fade-in and fade-out effects by manually controlling the shutter opening.
Untested but in excellent condition