Canon 514XL-S - Manual (Page 6)

This Super 8 movie camera makes use
of the latest electronic technology for com­
pletely reliable sound and silent filming. The
Canon 514XL-S was designed with the com­
pactness and maneuverability of silent movie
cameras, maintaining all their excellent
features such as a high precision zoom lens,
macrocinematography option, and the XL
system for filming in dim light, plus the most
excellent features of sound movie cameras to
enable all users, amateur or expert, to make
sound films of the highest quality.
Outstanding Features:
• Canon's Unique ALC Circuit
The volume level is controlled by an
Automatic Level Control (ALC), which auto­
matically sets the right recording volume
according to volume and duration of the
sound. This is very effective in returning to
the correct sound level from a loud sound or
sudden noise, and enables effective sound
recording. This recording system gives human
voice and instrument sound precedence and
represents sound perspective exceptionally