Canon 514 XL

I kind of miss my brother here with this one. Here are my twin (sic) Canon 514 XLs. One is from eBay, and the one who's in better shape is from a good friend and Super 8 buddy.






I plan to use it exclusively for B&W film. It is said to be a good low light camera.



Specs:
marketed in october 1975
silent super 8 cartridge
image size: 4.2 x 5.7 mm
lens: Canon Zoom Lens C8 Macro f : 1.4 \ F: 9-45 mm
composition: 13 elements in 11 groups
zooming ratio: 5x
focusing: manual, 1.2 m to infinity
rangefinder: split image
macro focusing: 0.227 m from the film plane mark (field of view: 74 x 102 mm)
zooming: auto (coupled to film drive, 8 sec at 18 fps) and manual, rotation angle of 115 degrees
filter size: 43 mm
viewfinder: single-lens reflex type with adjustable eyepiece: -4 to +2 diopter
viewfinder information: aperture value, over/under-exposure warning signals, film transport indicator and battery check lamp
exposure control: automatic exposure control; TTL EE, CdS photocell
EE lock: yes
metering range: 250 ASA, f/1.4, 9 fps - 25 ASA, f/32, 18 fps
film speed: automatic for 25/40, 100/160 and 160/250 ISO (daylight/tungsten)
ASA notching: 2-pin
CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, automatically cancelled with loading of a daylight type film cartridge; manual cancellation is possible with filter switch
filming speed: 9, 18 fps, single frame
self timer: 10 seconds delay
shutter opening angle: 220 degrees
sound: no
remote control socket: no
cable release socket: yes
movie light socket: no
film counter: yes
handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries
battery check button: yes
film drive motor: DC micromotor
power source: 2 x AA batteries only
weight: 585 g
dimensions: 39 x 112 x 190.5 mm
tripod socket: 1/4"
made in Japan by Canon

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Sankyo MF 303

Here is my Sankyo MF 303. Its one of the cameras that can correctly meter 64T.






specs:
Sankyo MF 303 Macro Focus
marketed in 1972
silent super 8 cartridge
lens: Sankyo Macro Zoom f: 1.8 \ F: 9-30 mm
zooming ratio: 3.3x
focusing: manual, aerial
macro focusing: yes
zooming: auto and manual
filter size: ?
viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece
exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL EE, CdS cell
film speed: auto for 25/40 and 100/160 ASA (daylight/tungsten)
CCA filter: built-in 85A filter, coupled with movie light socket
filming speed: 18 fps, single frame
shutter opening angle: 220 degrees
sound: no
remote control socket: yes
cable release socket: yes
movie light socket: screw type
film counter: yes
handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries
battery check button: yes
power source: 4 x AA batteries only
tripod socket: 1/4"
made in Japan by Sankyo Seiki




Its number 4 on my test shoot lineup. Here's to nice movies with it.

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Bauer C 107 XL

This is a Bauer C 107 XL. I would say that it's in good condition.






There's the zoom rocker, the power slide switch, and the filming speed selector on top.


And just look at that intervalometer. I hope to use it to shoot some "interesting" stuff.




Here are her specs (from super8data):
marketed in 1977
silent super 8 cartridge
lens: Bauer Macro-Neovaron f: 1.2 \ F: 7-45 mm
zooming ratio: 6.4x
focusing: manual, split image, 1.5 to infinity
macro focusing: yes
zooming: auto and manual
filter size: 55 mm
viewfinder: single-lens reflex with adjustable eyepiece
viewfinder information: aperture scale, exposure marks, battery condition led, film transport indicator
exposure: auto and manual exposure control; TTL Electric Eye
backlight control button: yes
CCA filter: built-in 85Afilter, with filter control switch
film speed: auto for 25/40 and 100/160 ASA only (daylight/tungsten)
filming speed: 9, 18, 36 fps, single frame
shutter opening angle: 225 degrees
fading: auto fade-in/fade-out
interval timer: 1 fps to 6 frames per minute
sound: no
remote control socket: yes
movie light socket: no
flash synchronization socket: yes
film counter: yes
handle: retractable, chamber for penlight batteries
power source: 4 x AA batteries only
weight: 1100 g
dimensions: 60 x 175 x 230 mm
tripod socket: 1/4"
made in Malaysia by Bauer


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Hard Language

I am currently writing and posting this blog from the Institute National des Langues in Luxembourg city, trying to get a place for the beginner's Luxembourgish class. Maybe I've been away from my normally busy and chaotic Manila, but this is crazy. I'm at a loss for words as to how unorganized the lines are here, so I'll just show you a pic (a thousand words worth).







Yes, those are 4 Police cars with I think at least 12 officers, brought in to maintain order. Ah bon, c'est la vie....

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New Purpose in Life (for the next 2 months anyway)

I stumbled on the Straight8 website and read about how they have these "contests" and screenings of Super 8 films. The difference about them is that they are one-take, no edit, single- cartridge movies. And I'm thinking "hey, I can do this". Which is just what I'm going to do (or try to).

So these are the things I'll do in the next couple of weeks:

• test shoot with my cameras
• learn more about filming
• raise or come up with GBP 85.24 (the entry fee with one super 8 cartridge)

The deadline for the submission of the entry is on 7 March 2010, and for the audio is 14 March 2010. Got my work cut out for me.

here's a sneak peek into what it's all about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLTHszB1VwE

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Good News, Bad News

Ok first up the bad news. My second attempt to repair (cleaning mostly) the Eumig was in vain. It has a complicated shutter release/button system, and getting to its "guts" wasn't really that easy. Needless to say I will try again soon.




The good news is, i managed to make progress with the Sankyo CM 8 double 8 camera. I tried connecting 4 AAs via a battery pack, and whaddya know, its motor started whirring! I will connect the batt pack to it soon.








Ok ok, I know what you're saying. Where am I going to find double 8 film and a place to have it processed. Well I'm really concentrating on Super 8, but its still a great feeling when something that you thought didn't work, works. And I'd like to believe that I'm learning more and more about these cameras.

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Its alive!

The Yashica Electro 8 LD 6 works! I suspected the battery contacts being corroded, and when I cleaned it a bit, it worked!




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