Canon 814XL-S - Manual (Page 7)

IMPORTANT-READ THIS NOTICE
As the new owner of the Canon 1014XL-S
or 814-XL-S, you are in possession of one
of the most advanced Super 8 cameras in
the world. With such features as built-in
self-timers, interval timers, fading and lap
dissolve (1014XL-S only) mechanisms,
they are the perfect cameras for the ex­
perienced amateur or professional while
they are so easy to use that even outright
beginners can easily master them for pro­
fessional-quality films, whether sound or
silent.
One reason for such shooting ease is their
multi-functional controls and unusual,
new features. Becoming completely fa­
miliar with these and camera handling will
help you to enjoy the camera to the full.
Once you have read the sections entitled
“Preliminary Preparations and Proce­
dures for Normal Filming", you will be
able to go out and shoot with complete
confidence and beautiful results.
After you have mastered the basic
techniques of filming and feel ready to
add some new looks to your films, read
the section entitled "Special Tech­