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Topic: Is Canon 512XL popular as Canon 814 or 1014?

Nathan DeHahn
Film Handler

Posts: 58
From: Racine, WI
Registered: Aug 2010

posted August 15, 2011 09:09 PM

I was doing researches on super 8 Canon models on Super 8 wiki. I am curious about Canon 512XL, is it popular for everyone to buy it. Like Canon 814 or 1014. I noticed not everyone has this camera. Is it unpopular model or was not? [Confused]

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Winbert Hutahaean
Film God

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From: Nouméa, New Caledonia
Registered: Jun 2003

posted August 15, 2011 09:28 PM

Not as popular as his older brothers 814 or 1014.

[ August 16, 2011, 04:20 AM: Message edited by: Winbert Hutahaean ]

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Graham Ritchie
Film God

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From: New Zealand
Registered: Feb 2006

posted August 16, 2011 01:16 AM

I have been using the Canon 512XL since the late 70s.. and still using it, Its a nice camera to use.

Graham.

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Nathan DeHahn
Film Handler

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From: Racine, WI
Registered: Aug 2010

posted August 16, 2011 06:55 AM

Interesting, i never knew it was not popular as the older models. How come almost no one does not have Canon 814XL but it is similar to Canon 512XL, I guess everyone wants a longer zoom lens or variable shutter degree features on the camera. Maybe no one wants a existing light (XL) system feature on their cameras? Because it does make pictures look soft.

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Mark L Barton
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Bristol, South Glos, England
Registered: Mar 2009

posted August 16, 2011 08:29 AM

I own 2 Canon 514XLS super 8 cameras (I have had owned several over the years) Not only do I use them regularly but I loan them to my undergraduate film students, and recommend that if they want their own camera to get a 514, as its alos great for animation. Cheers

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Nathan DeHahn
Film Handler

Posts: 58
From: Racine, WI
Registered: Aug 2010

posted August 20, 2011 06:33 PM

I finally won a bid on Canon 512XL, just few hours ago. It was intense bidding. Oh well its worth it anyways. [Big Grin]

I am curious that about the digital interval timers would work with the Canon 512XL remote plug? To make a time lapse footage.

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