Canon 514 XL-S

Canon 514 XL-S

Year: 1976-1983

Weight: 1500 g

Lens: Canon zoom 1,4 / 9 - 45 mm

Macro focusing

Split Image Focusing

Auto / Manual Zoom

Frame rates: 18, 24 + single frame

Shutter degree: 220

Auto Exposure

Backlight Control

Remote control socket

Auto / Manual Recording Level Control

6 X AA batteries + No separate battery for light meter

Made in Japan

Instruction manual: http://www.filmshooting.com/manuals/canon.php and http://www.super8cinema.com/pdf/Canon514XL-S.pdf

Tips and fixes: Disassembly instructions by Frank Bruinsma at http://www.super8.nl/english/e_frame_edu_can.htm and another one by Brad price at http://www.bobzero.net/filmshooting/canon_514xls_cheat_sheet.pdf

Retail price in US when new: about $500

Prices on eBay:

• eBay Germany:
  • EUR 20,20 ( + EUR 7,00 shipping) in 04/2006
• eBay USA:
  • US$150 in 7/1999
  • US$111 in 8/1999
  • US$122 in 8/1999

Comments

The potentiometer to adjust the exposure meter is under the trim between the cartridge door and the 18/24 FPS selector.