Canon 814 question

[PITIRRE]

I have a Canon 814 auto zoom camera, the problem that I have is that when I put it on manual to set the f-stop the needle move all the way to the left and I am worried because I don't know if this is gonna to affect the shot. I don't have this problem before, I always use an external light meter to set the aperture. Any advice.

Thanks.

[Rollef]

This model has some separate lightmeter batteries, does it not?
Have you checked them?

[Will2]

So it works fine in auto mode? When you point it at a light source the needle moves? That would be a good sign and may indicate you have a working battery.

But even if your battery isn't working, the manual mode should. Have you tried to adjust the f-stop setting by moving the little wheel?

On my 814 Auto-Zoom model, there's a wheel switch that will allow you to move the needle manually. You'll need an external meter to know what to set it to but it should work. Look at the instructions. You can find them online through Google probably.

[PITIRRE]

Hi again, the problem is that the needle don't stay where I want it in manual mode. So with the external light meter that say for example 5.6 how can I adjust the camera to make sure I have a good exposure? thanks for any suggestion.

[BK]

I have a Canon 814 auto zoom camera, the problem that I have is that when I put it on manual to set the f-stop the needle move all the way to the left and I am worried because I don't know if this is gonna to affect the shot. I don't have this problem before, I always use an external light meter to set the aperture. Any advice.

Do you have the earlier 814 auto zoom or the later 814E ? The first model I recall has a mechanical linkage to the aperture which means you'll be able to set the iris to the F stop you required even without the meter batteries, while the later electronic model is electrically powered, and a faulty manual aperture control is quite common due to deteriation of a rubber wheel part on the manual aperture knob inside the camera. I have two 814E cameras that have the problem that you described.

Take a look at this site:

Auto zoom 814E faulty manual aperture fix

[MIKI-814]

Is it the Autozoom or the Autozoom Electronic? It is a very common problem in the 814/1014 AZ-E that the manual knob stops working, but I don't know about the 814 AE.

You may want to have a look at this page (using online translator):

http://www.nakanocam.com/8mm_page/canon814eeerepai.html

The 814 AZ-E doesn't have separate batteries for the lightmeter, only the 1014.

[PITIRRE]

The camera that I have is the Canon auto zoom 814 electronic.

[PITIRRE]

Sorry I forgot to write this in my last post. So if I open the camera can I fix the problem? Do I have to open the camera like it said in the site of faulty manual aperture fix? Thanks.

[BK]

If you are a handyman and can follow the instructions on Nakano's site then yes. Otherwise leave it alone and get someone competent to fix it...or just use the auto meter. Even if you get another 814E, chances are it will have the same fault...the camera is 30 odd years old.

Good luck!

[metaT8]

Can anyone recommend an affordable place in the US to get the Canon 814 AZ serviced?
I've got one that has a problem with the film transport motor (no longer triggers) but the zoom and battery meter are fine.

Thanks.

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[sk360]

Spectra Films in Los Angeles worked on my 1014 a few years back and did an excellent job. It's will probably cost you around $200-250 but it will be fixed and serviced.

[beaunizo]

Even interesting from abroad so it should certainly be to USA locals:
http://www.super16inc.com/