Pro814 Electronic Super 8 Camera
Cameras are made to order and may take a few weeks. Please call the office or email if you have any questions about turnaround time.
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Best In Class Features
Improved Auto Exposure System
Canon replaced the earlier meter with a redesigned TTL Servo EE system. The CdS photocell was positioned behind the diaphragm, close to the film plane, while a servo electronically controlled the aperture. Canon also introduced all-silicon circuitry for more accurate response and greater stability as temperature and battery voltage changed. The meter was powered by the camera’s four AA batteries, eliminating the earlier separate mercury meter batteries.
Rear Load
Adopted by Canon in the 1970s, the rear-loading design allows the cartridge to slide directly into the back of the camera for faster, easier, and more secure film changes. This streamlined system helps position the cartridge correctly and reduces common loading errors associated with traditional side-loading cameras.
Electronic Remote Release
The electronic trigger release supports single-frame animation and simplifies applications requiring remote camera operation. The built-in PC flash socket can trigger a flash during single-frame and animation photography, and it may also be used to generate a synchronization pulse for separate sound recording.
Manual and Auto Exposure
The Pro814 Electronic offers an extensive exposure range from f/1.4 to f/32, along with an automatic cartridge-detection system that reads film-speed notches from 50 to 500 ASA. Its three-position variable shutter system further expands exposure control, allowing filmmakers to manage bright conditions, achieve sharper images, and work with higher-speed film stocks without reliance on neutral-density filtration.
85 Series Filter
The 85 series will produce natural colors when shooting tungsten film outdoors, preventing the bluish cast in the picture.
Multiple Film Speeds
The Pro814 Electronic offers multiple filming speeds for greater creative flexibility, including single-frame operation for animation and time-lapse photography, 18 fps for the classic Super 8 look, and 40 fps for smooth slow-motion footage when transferred or played back at a standard frame rate. Its dedicated 24 fps setting is designed to accommodate professional production workflows.
Additional Camera Details
Additional Camera Details
U.S. Purchases Only
Pro8mm cameras are available for purchase and delivery within the United States only. We will not ship camera purchases internationally during our Black Friday Sale.
Why Buy a Pro8mm Camera?
Unlike most vintage cameras sold “as is,” every Pro8mm camera is professionally updated by our in-house technicians, who bring decades of experience restoring and testing Super 8 equipment.
Each camera begins as an original vintage model and is carefully re-crafted to deliver the strongest possible performance, reliability, and image quality. Our updates are designed to restore critical camera functions and, whenever possible, improve upon the camera’s original specifications.
Included Accessories
- Lens cloth
- Lens cap
- Camera gate brush
- Four AA Lithium Non-Rechargeable Batteries
Warranty
Every Pro8mm camera is fully film-tested and backed by a 90-day parts-and-labor warranty. Impact damage, water damage, misuse, and accidental damage are not covered.
For additional protection, you may extend your coverage to two years by purchasing our Pro814 Electronic Extended Warranty .
Camera FAQ
What is the Shipping Policy for Camera Purchases?
Most Pro8mm cameras are made to order. Canon cameras (814 & Rhonda CAM) may be in stock and available for immediate shipping, however please check with a sales associate if you need your camera to ship within a few business days. Our Classic Pro camera is made to order, and may take several weeks. Please call and speak to a sales associate if you have questions about turnaround time.
Do you ship internationally?
Yes, Pro8mm has clients all over the world. Customers will be responsible for paying any applicable import duties and taxes. Charges may vary based on the contents of the order. Customers are advised to contact their local customs office for further information on current import regulations.
Does the camera come with a warranty?
Purchased cameras come with a 90-day parts and labor warranty (excluding impact and water damage) A one-year extended warranty can be purchased.
All Pro8mm camera warranties and service are F.O.B. Pro8mm, Burbank, California. Customers are responsible for all expenses associated with transporting cameras to and from Pro8mm, including shipping, insurance, customs duties, tariffs, taxes, brokerage fees, and any other related charges. This applies to both domestic and international customers, including new cameras and cameras returned for warranty repairs.
How are Pro8mm cameras different from other Super 8 cameras?
Pro8mm’s cameras are rebuilt original Super 8 cameras. They are artfully re-crafted by our in-house team of technicians with decades of experience. We repair all aspects of the camera, including internal-structures, body, battery systems and more, so you are getting the very best camera with characteristics that surpass the original factory specifications. The cameras are fully film tested and come with a 90 day warranty.
What camera models can you repair?
Pro8mm works on select Beaulieu and Canon camera models. We currently repair the Beaulieu 4008 series, Classic Pro, Canon 814 Auto Zoom, Canon 514xl, Canon 310xl, Pro814, RhondaCam and RhondaCam Deluxe.
What type of film does a max8 camera take?
Max8 cameras can shoot with any normal super 8 cartridge. This includes both pro8 and super 8 film stocks. The modification is in the camera, not the film. The advantage of shooting on max 8 is that you get 20% more image on the frame because it utilizes the area once reserved for the audio track.
Do the cameras record sound?
Super 8 Film stocks with the magnetic sound strip are no longer manufactured and therefore it is no longer possible to record sound directly onto the film using a super 8 camera. Our Classic Pro rentals are currently the only cameras we offer that can record sound using Crystal Sync. Using a separate audio recorder, the motors in these cameras are crystal-controlled to ensure consistency in the filming speed, so they remain in perfect synchronization with a sound recorder.
What if I have more questions?
If you need any additional help please see our full FAQ Page or feel free to contact us.