{"product_id":"canon-auto-zoom-814-super-8mm-movie-camera","title":"Canon Auto Zoom 814 Super 8mm Movie Camera","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"381\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"27\"\u003eCanon Auto Zoom 814\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most respected Super 8 movie cameras ever made, combining beautiful industrial design with genuinely serious filmmaking capability. Built during the golden era of home and independent motion picture cameras, the 814 became popular because it offered a level of control and lens quality far beyond typical consumer movie cameras of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"621\"\u003eAt the center of the camera is Canon’s excellent fast zoom lens, which delivers the kind of vintage cinematic rendering people now spend huge amounts of money trying to recreate digitally. Cameras like this are especially loved today for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"770\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12y2lfv\" data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eMusic videos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"yfeia5\" data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eExperimental filmmaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pe437t\" data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"700\"\u003eFashion\/editorial motion work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1bm9l8f\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eSkate and documentary footage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uc4cnu\" data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"770\"\u003eNostalgic home movie aesthetics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eThe Auto Zoom 814 also stands out because it feels surprisingly professional in the hand. The camera has a solid mechanical feel, bright viewfinder, accurate metering system, and smooth zoom operation that still make it enjoyable to shoot decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1132\"\u003eThis example also includes the original leather hard case, which is increasingly uncommon to find intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eCondition: GOOD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1158\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eThis camera is fully functional overall. The meter functions properly and reads accurately, and the camera’s operational systems are working as intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1316\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eThe lens does have \u003cstrong data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1405\"\u003ea few tendrils of fungus growing around the outer edges internally\u003c\/strong\u003e. Depending on lighting conditions, this may introduce a slight reduction in contrast or some flare characteristics, though the fungus is currently limited to the edges rather than heavily impacting the center of the optics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1712\"\u003eThe body shows normal cosmetic wear from age and use but presents nicely overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1719\" data-end=\"1732\"\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xdczk0\" data-start=\"1735\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eCanon Auto Zoom 814 Super 8 camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1lq7ffm\" data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eOriginal leather hard carry case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eWe usually ship within two business days of receiving payment. If you are in a hurry, please contact us about rush shipping options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003eWe pack everything carefully and are pretty meticulous about what we sell. You can expect to receive a conservatively rated item with all known issues clearly described.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2122\" data-end=\"2244\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eShipping is available to most countries worldwide. Please ask if purchasing from a country you think we might not ship to.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46494754537526,"sku":"MAY26057","price":649.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/6093\/8038\/files\/CFL01091.jpg?v=1780505435","url":"https:\/\/www.coastalfilmlab.com\/products\/canon-auto-zoom-814-super-8mm-movie-camera","provider":"Coastal Film Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}