- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | September 1976 |
| Original Price | 83,500 yen |
Magnetic track was considered for the sound system of movie cameras from the time of the introduction of the Super 8 system. Eastman Kodak Company introduced its “Ektasound” magnetic recording system, which was built into the extended bottom part of the Super 8 cartridge. CHINON Industries Inc. also produced a sound camera that sold very well. Sales of high-end silent movie cameras dropped significantly from this point in time.
When the development of a sound movie camera started, Canon sought for compactness, as other sound cameras were quite large. Finally, Canon successfully developed a compact sound movie camera, installing the sound mechanism in the extended part of the 514XL base body. Although this was a compact model, the sound system was very sophisticated, with audio level control and tone select functions. It had an impressive design including a new folding-type grip containing AA batteries. It became a long-selling hit.
| Type | Sound and silent Super 8 type 8mm movie camera | |
| Image Size | 4.2 x 5.7 mm (Projection image size: 4 x 5.4mm) | |
| Film | Sound or silent Super 8 film cartridge | |
| Lens | Focal Length/Speed | 9 – 45mm f/1.4 (13 elements in 11 groups). Spectra-coating. Built-in rubber hood. |
| Zooming Ratio | 5x | |
| Focusing | Manual (Front lens group rotating method), 1.2 m to infinity | |
| Macro Shooting | Close distance shooting by turning the zooming/macro setting lever to “Macro” at wide-angle or telephoto end.Close-up shooting distance from the film plane mark when the focusing ring is set at infinity and field of view are: Wide-angle macro: 227 mm, 74 x 102 mm Telephoto macro: 600 mm, 44 x 61 mm |
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| Zooming | Power zooming (Approx. 8 sec.) coupled to film drive and manual zooming with zooming ring. | |
| Filter Size | 43 mm | |
| Viewfinder | Type | Single-lens reflex type (built-in eyecup) |
| Rangefinder | Split-image rangefinder | |
| Dioptric Adjustment | -4 to +2 diopter | |
| Viewfinder Information | Aperture value, over/under exposure warnings, film transport indicator, battery check/film end precaution lamp and recording level indication | |
| Exposure Control | Type | TTL Servo EE with a CdS exposure meter. Automatic aperture setting coupled to loaded film speed and filming speed. |
| Metering Range | ISO 250, f/1.4, 18 fps – ISO25, f/32, 24 fps | |
| Film Speed | Automatic ISO setting by film cartridge Tungsten type film: ISO 40, 160 and 250 Daylight type film: ISO 25, 100 and 160 |
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| CCA Filter | A Color Conversion filter A is built-in. The CCA filter is automatically cancelled with loading of a daylight type film cartridge. Manual cancellation of the CCA filter is possible. | |
| Manual Aperture Control | Exposure is fixed while the EE lock lever is pressed down for exposure compensation. | |
| Film Drive | Type | Power filming by high performance micro-motors |
| Filming Speed | 18, 24 fps and single frame (Silent cartridge only) | |
| Footage Counter | Counts up. Automatic resetting by unloading of a cartridge. | |
| Film End Precaution | A warning lamp in the viewfinder lights up approx. 2 ft. before film-end. | |
| Shutter | Shutter Opening | 220 degrees |
| Release System | Magnet release system | |
| Sound Recording System | Type | Magnetic recording system on Super 8 sound film (continuous film drive by capstan drive) |
| Microphone Input | 3.5 mm diameter mini jack. Input impedance: Approx. 3 K ohm. Minimum input sensitivity: -80 dB (0 dB=1 V) | |
| Accessory Microphone | Impedance: 500 ohm. Dynamic microphone sensitivity: -78dB(0dB=1V/µbar 1KHz) | |
| Aux. Input | 3.5 mm diameter mini jack. Minimum input impedance: Approx. 100 K ohm. Minimum input sensitivity: -20 dB (0 dB=1 V) | |
| Mixing | Mixing of microphone input and aux. input is possible. | |
| Sound Monitor | An earphone and recording level indication in the viewfinder. | |
| Audio Level Control | Automatic level control (ALC) circuit is built-in. Auto and low level positions with lock. | |
| Sound Fading | Manual sound fading by the Audio Level Dial is possible. | |
| Tone Control | Two settings of soft and clear | |
| Earphone Output | Usable earphone impedance: 8 ohm | |
| Remote Control | 2.5 mm diameter mini jack. Remote control is enabled with a remote control switch or microphone’s remote control switch. | |
| Power Source | Six AA batteries in the grip for film drive, power zooming, exposure metering and sound recording. External power pack (9 V DC) is available. | |
| Battery Life | Sufficient power for approx. 10 film cartridges under normal temperature at 18 fps. One cartridge for single frame shooting. | |
| Battery Check | Push button and lamp (LED) in the viewfinder | |
| Main Switch | Four way switch of on, off, running lock and single frame. A red mark for switch on warning. | |
| Grip | Folding type. Contains batteries. | |
| Others | Cue light (red LED), accessory shoe (for the Boom microphone), external power jack | |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 64 x 136 x 210 mm | |
| Weight | 1,390 g (Body only), 1,495 g (Including batteries) | |