Canon 1014 camera

[David17]

I have just bought a Canon 1014 auto zoom camera. I have paid $75 for it. It has a 7-70mm zoom lens. I have checked, and everything works fine and the lens is clean. I thought that the price was a littlebit on the high side, it was my last pocket money... Or was this just a bargain price? Is this a good camera?

The camera has many buttons. Many of them speak for themselves, but some don't. Does anybody know where I can download an online manual?

Thanks!
David

[cameraguy]

$75 is a steal for a good working unit, normally it would sell for $200-$350. For the manual try <8mm.filmshooting.com>

[Hanthx]

David

I say you have got yourself a great camera, for real cheap but...have a professional check it out, and make sure the internal components are in good standing. Good job!

Scott


I once saw a pristine 814e, with all original accessories that came with the package, sell for... a whopping 50 bucks.
Shucks

[ulrichsd]

check out this previously discussed topic. It has a reply that has the link listed with the complete manual online.

$75 dollars is a great deal, I think. I paid $255 for mine on e-bay, and I've seen them go for over $400 there.

Later,
Scott Ulrich

[ulrichsd]

oops, here is the prvious thread... http://www.hostboard.com/ubb/Forum239/HTML/000715.html

scott

[tom hardwick]

You've got yourself a real bargain there David, especially if it's a clean good camera. There's been lots written about the 1014E on this site and no wonder, it's an outstandingly versatile camera. Go search.

Look carefully over the camera - do the fixing screws look unmolested? Is the zoom silky smooth to your twist? Does the camera run sweetly at all speeds and are the many battery terminals uncorroded? If so, you've bought well.

Get a 58mm diameter skylight filter to protect that georgeous front element and set up the viewfinder's split image carefully. It'll reward you with some of the finest quality footage around.

tom.

[Hanthx]

Qucik question, is the 1014e a noisy camera like the 814's (autozoom and electronic)??
Thanks

Scott

[tom hardwick]

Sure is. How they could ever call this a "silent" camera is beyond me.

[tom hardwick]

Oh, and at 60fps it positively screams.

[David17]

Thanks a lot for all the great info! It's highly appreciated! I have just screened a film that I made with it, and everything looks fabulous! I'm very happy with this camera!!

David