i'm in a procces of buying my new super8 camera, now, in my watch list i have a canon514 and a 518. which one is better, has anyone worked with both of them? and can gvie some advice? :roll:
Thanks,
Mattan.
Canon 514Xl vs 518: what do you think?
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Canon 514
Hi There,
I didn't use both of those cameras, but I do have a 514. It was my first camera, and its a joy to shoot with. The 514 model that I have runs just off 2 batteries, this is really good in my opinion because it makes the camera lighter, and you don't need seperate (and often hard to find) batteries for the light meter.
I didn't use both of those cameras, but I do have a 514. It was my first camera, and its a joy to shoot with. The 514 model that I have runs just off 2 batteries, this is really good in my opinion because it makes the camera lighter, and you don't need seperate (and often hard to find) batteries for the light meter.
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I use the 514XL for backup. It only runs with 18fps, not with 24. It´s so lightweight, that it is even trembling only by the movement of it´s own motor. The viewfinder adjustment disadjusts by itself, everytime before shooting the viewfinder must be adjusted again. If you forget that - all is out of focus. It produces a very loud noise and the XL shutter results in a significant strobe effect. Never move the camera! No possibilities to influence exposure in any way! However, the Canon lens is very fine.
Much better are the small (and cheap) Nizo´s. All have flash socket for sound syncing, 24 fps, manual iris, steady housing etc.
Pedro
Much better are the small (and cheap) Nizo´s. All have flash socket for sound syncing, 24 fps, manual iris, steady housing etc.
Pedro