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Ian Payne

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  1. I have had a couple of the royal Bauer cameras and have been working on the same problem. In my case the film counter was broken, telling me I was out of film after 1.5 minutes, once it reached the 0 mark the core would no longer turn. The spindle that drives the cartrige makes the line in the viewfinder go up and down. Would then take out the film and put it in again and it would reset. Ended up disconnecting it. Check that the switch that gets pushed up when the cartridge is put in isn't stuck. ( it's up top on the side)
  2. Make sure all the settings on the 814 are all set on normal and shoot at 18 frames per second. Since you are inexperienced with film I would let the camera make the exposure decisions for now. Don't under estimate the 310xl. If you have a good one the films are great.
  3. The canon 310xl uses a nd4 filter only, then when on use pull the red tab up on the front top, which compensates for the lost light. It's not necessary to use the filter in daylight but helps with faster film.
  4. My question is there anyone who develops and telecines negative that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Or is film just for the industry now and not just for consumers like me?
  5. Not good, surf and super 8 are my passion, what to do but stock up what I can afford and use selectively, was about to buy a new camera. Was
  6. Maybe you could take the meter reading of the subject and switch it to manual.
  7. The cartridge disables, I use a 310xl and had the filter disengaged by the switch. I don't think it matters with that camera. http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/cine/data/1971-1982/1976_514xls.html?lang=us&categ=crn&page=1971-1982&p=2
  8. To complete the plug-in it needs to have the potential to be lost in the post.
  9. Sorry to be a hater but that's pretty ordinary.
  10. I had a Bauer c royal while fell apart at the plastic handle, the only fix for me was tightly bound electrical tape with added pressure over the battery terminals. These cameras are getting on and in my experience the Plastic was a bit brittle
  11. Thanks Richard , I stand corrected. My films always came out pretty well (saturated) have unglued and put it to the daylight (sun) setting. I didnt even see the small filter pin in the film bay. Thanks for the information.
  12. http://super8exchange.com/canon-310-xl-p-227.html here's a manual Hi Garry , the 85 orange filter needs to be moved out of the way so slide the switch to the light bulb. I super glued mine into place( just a smear so I can open it if I ever use tungsten again) and keep the red tab pressed down, unless you have a nd4 filter on the front.
  13. The manual on page 6 says daylight 10-400 and artificial light 16-640 http://issuu.com/filmmaker8.com/docs/minolta_autopak-8_d10_
  14. Yes I did, spent time and money but was still over a stop out, and compared to my Canon 1014 electronic it was just hard work and not worth the risk of bad exposures. Mine was also bought off ebay in about 2007. Had bad battery corrosion but with time cleaned it all as well as it was going to get. Might give it another chance later but probably only with tri-x. Keep your eye out for a 1014 electronic. Your interval timer will work with it, You can never have enough. Glad you got the d10 to work, enjoy
  15. http://www.cinematography.com/index.php?showtopic=56003 Also, make sure your settings on the 814, the fader and the variable shutter switch are both set on the same dot or number.
  16. Hi Stephen. Possibly a couple of things could cause blur, Check that you eyepiece is set properly. Set focus to infinity and adjust eyepiece until the distance is in sharp focus.(point it at something far away) The 814 diopter is easily knocked out of wack.(check it every time you start to use it after putting it away) possibly also the 85 filter is full of fungus. If the lens is overly fungeed up you will see it with our naked eye in good light. To test if the manual setting is working, put in batterys, then pull out the round dial on the side that says manual. Spin it around while looking through the viewfinder and you will see if it stays put after you have let go of the dial. If it stays put on the f number you leave it on then its good. Hope this makes sense. Download a manual off the net and learn its features.(variable shutter, Fades ect) It makes the d10 look big and clumsy.(imho) hope this helps. http://www.mondofoto.com/manuals/canonautozoom814electronic/ hopefully the both work well.
  17. Sorry , never had the invalometer. the Canon timer wont work on it as it has different electrical contacts. The timer used with the 814 electronic is amazingly good. as far as im concerned the 814 is the best camera ive ever used and the pictures are great. The 814 has the reverse problem to the 10d , usually that the manual meter packs it in. By the way the 10d also needs an extra battery pack for slow motion.
  18. Hi, I have a minolta 10d, unfortunately the light meter has done as you have described, with no manual override it is just an ornament. Batteries are in the handle. Put a roll of film in the camera and just check the light meter in the view finder is moving with the light changes. If you manage to get a good one well done as its a beautiful camera with an amazing looking lens. I tried to get mine fixed but no one would touch it. There are quite a few settings like variable shutter and exposure compensation that need to be checked that they are set correctly before filming. Good luck The 814 electronic read correctly up to 400tungsten.(according to canon museum) Ive never used negative so dont know if thats close enough.
  19. Hi Guillaume, the wide attachment is called a 'canon c-8 wide attachment 67'. You will need a 58 to 67 stepping ring to make it fit. There is also the telephoto CANON C-8 TELE CONVERTER 1.4. Ian
  20. The 814 electronic manual iris dies eventually due to perishing rubber. Not much you can do to it. http://www.nakanocam.com/8mm_page/canon814eeerepai.html
  21. Hi, Set the focus on infinity and a distant object to set the eyepiece.Might be worn but turning and pulling has the same outcome.(I tend to have to reset it every time I use it) Its only a short zoom so focusing is forgiving. It has guess focusing. Red distance scale on the lens shows you its sweet spots for distance. The red tab on the front, up is so you can use a nd4 filter for bright days or opening up the aperture for less depth of field. This is a really good camera that I use alot because its small and the images will surprise you how good they are. Dont forget to switch the filter out of the way if using 100d. http://www.mondofoto.com/manuals/canon310xl/ http://super8exchange.com/canon-310-xl-p-227.html
  22. If you can get a get a canon 814 electronic for a reasonable amount you are on a winner. great images and enough features to keep you interested. I have had mine for over 20 years and its still my favourite. One of the most common of the better cameras and does everything but reverse filming that the r8 nikon does but at a fraction of the price. (in my opinion)
  23. I have a minolta D10 with the same problem, good news for you the d12 has manual mode where the d10 doesnt, im pretty sure the aperture adjustment is on the side . Shame about these cameras, they have beautiful glass with dodgy components. http://www.nakanocam.com/8mm_page/minoltad12eerepa.html
  24. I thought the whole handle was missing.( I know its not now),Physically Take the camera into a radio shack or jaycar whatever electronics shop you have as Martin said and im sure you could figure out on the spot with the guy behind the counter a battery pack and walk out of the shop with it working, use their knowledge of circuits and electronics im sure it would just have a + and - to connect. Actually looks like a good 1st camera
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