Canon 814XL-S

marketed in May 1979

sound and silent super 8 cartridge

image size: 4.2 x 5.7 mm

lens: Canon Zoom f : 1.4 \ F: 7-56 mm

composition: 16 elements in 13 groups

zooming ratio: 8x

focusing: manual, 1.2 m to infinity

rangefinder: split image

macro focusing: 240 mm from the film plane mark (1)

zooming: auto with 2 speeds (5 and 9 sec) and manual, rotation angle of 130 degrees

filter size: 62 mm

viewfinder: single-lens reflex type with adjustable eyepiece: -5 to +3 diopter

viewfinder information: aperture value, over/under exposure warnings, film end precaution/film end display (END mark)/film jam in the cartridge/battery power too low, manual aperture control (LED), sound recording level (LED) and footage indication needle.

exposure: automatic and manual exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell

EE lock: yes

exposure compensation: -1, -0.6, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.6 and +1 f/stops

metering range: 400 ASA, f/1.4, 9 fps, shutter opening at 220 degrees, without CCA filter - 25 ASA, f/45, 36 fps, shutter opening at 150 degrees, with CCA filter (tungsten type film)

film speed: automatic for 16/25, 25/40, 40/64, 64/100, 100/160, 160/250 and 250/400 ASA (daylight/tungsten)

ASA notching: ?

CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, automatically cancelled with loading of a daylight type film cartridge; manual cancellation is possible with the CCA filter switch

filming speed: sound cartridge:18, 24 fps; silent cartridge: 1, 9, 18, 24 fps, slow motion (approx 36 fps)

interval timer: 1 frame shooting for every 1, 5, 20 or 60 seconds

self timer: either 10 sec shooting with 10 sec delay or 20 sec shooting with 10 sec delay

shutter opening: two steps opening of 150 and 220 degrees

fading: auto fade-in/fade-out

lap dissolve: not available

sound: single-system (magnetic recording on super 8 film) and double-system (synchronized recording with tape recorder)

sound sockets: Microphone, Auxiliar, Earphone

microphone input: approx 5 kOhm impedance; usable microphone: low impedance type; minimum input sensitivity: -80 dB (0 dB=1 V); 3.5 mm diameter mini jack

auxiliar input: 50 kOhm impedance; usable microphone: low impedance type; minimum input sensitivity: -20 dB (0 dB=1 V); 3.5 mm diameter mini jack

earphone output: usable earphone impedance: 8 ohm

recording level control: auto and manual

tone control: Normal or Bass-cut (100 Hz - 1K Hz -13 dB)

mixing microphone/auxiliar: possible

frequency response: 150 - 5000 Hz (+/-3 dB, 18 fps)

S/N ratio: Min. 43 dBv

distortion rate: Max. 4%

wow and flutter: Max. 0.4% (WRMS)

speed deviation: Max. +/-4%.

sound fading: yes

recording level meter: yes

cue light: yes

remote control socket: yes

cable release socket: no

movie light socket: no

accessory shoe: yes

flash synchronization socket: for single frame

pulse-synchronized socket: 8-pin DIN jack

film counter: automatic resetting by unloading of a cartridge

handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries

battery check button: yes

film drive motor: DC micromotor

power source: 6 x AA batteries only

external power source: 9 V DC

weight: 1890 g

dimensions: 59.5 x 113.5 x 252.5 mm

tripod socket: 1/4"

made in Japan by Canon