Opinion on the quietest camera...

**crimsonson** · May 7th, 2001, 02:27 AM

Nizo Pro, Nizo 801 Macro, Nizo 4080, Nizo 6080, Canon 1014E, Canon 1014 XL-S, Beaulieu 4008 ZM series or something else? (not the higher end Beaulieu - I cant afford those)! Thanx. I just want to get another one Super 8 cam for sycn sound on my DAT.

**Konton** · May 7th, 2001, 04:49 AM

The Canon 1014 XL-S is pretty loud in my opinion. I own both a Canon 1014 XL-S and a Nizo 6080. The Nizo beats the Canon when it comes to silent running hands down. That's the reason I'm selling my Canon 1014 XL-S and keeping my Nizo 6080.

**rollemfilm** · May 7th, 2001, 03:12 PM

don't know nizo cameras at all. the canon 1014E is a loud camera. i don't think you can crystal the 1014E anyway, so you'll have to use the flash sync. now the 1014xl-s is another story. they were designed with sound in mind. you can still hear them, but much better than the older canons. although, i have used an 814E for double system. i was able to blimp the camera enough, and i kept a good distance away from my subjects. i would go with the 1014XL-s if you decide with canon.

**tom hardwick** · May 9th, 2001, 10:46 AM

I agree, the 1014 XLS was far too noisy and Canon were shamed by other manufacturers who made much quieter cameras. Ah, but the Canon used long wearing metal gear trains, not rubber belts like some others, so I expect they run longer between breakdowns.

And I've hit 101 posts with this reply. Do I get a prize?

tom.