FILM TESTED Canon Canosound AF514XL-S Autofocus Super-8 camera.

This camera just had a new film drive cog installed.

Canon made many of the famous 514XL-S Super-8 camera, but also made an autofocus version - the AF514XL-S.

It does everything that the 514XL-S does, but with the added feature of an autofocus system.

There are 3 focusing modes:

1. Manual focusing
2. Normal autofocus - the camera adjusts focus continuously
3. Autofocus lock - the camera locks focus and then retains that setting 

This was an early implementation of an autofocus system, so don't expect the speed and accuracy of a modern camera, but it works pretty well (it certainly focuses faster than we can do manually !).

See the gallery for a test film shot with this camera.

Has a folding hand grip (that holds the batteries) that folds up when not in use for easier portability.

Controls are very clear and simple and the specifications include:

• Power zoom (9 - 45mm) with variable speed
• Fast f1.4 lens
• Automatic exposure with manual lock for extra control
• 18 / 24 frames per second 
• Battery check button
• Aperture value displayed in viewfinder
  
• Film remaining indicator on the side of the camera
  
• Takes ASA 25-160 daylight film, and 40-250 tungsten
• Manual daylight / tungsten filter control switch

Takes 6 x AA batteries.

Condition 

• Body in good condition with just some light signs of use
• Nice clear lens.
• In full working order - all film drive gears running smoothly