CANON 814 and 1014 ELECTRONIC

ELECTRICALLY NON-RESPONSIVE

If the camera is totally non-responsive to operation, then removing the hand grip and cleaning or replacing the affected electrical contact parts may return the camera to useable condition.  A "dead" camera may be a simple fix.  For an 814 look at steps 01 through to 17 for a 1014 look at steps 01 through 13.

ZOOM MOTOR NOT WORKING

If all other functions on the camera work, but the zoom motor fails to operate, it could either be a jammed cog, a shaft needing lubrication, or a seized zoom motor.  Look at steps 04 through to 10

ZOOM MOTOR WORKING, TRIGGER NOT

If the zoom motor works, but all other electrical parts do not, do not disassemble the hand grip, as current is getting through.  You either have a circuitry problem or a seized main motor.  Repairing such faults is expensive, and may not be possible depending on your location.

FOGGED OR SCRATCHED LENS

If the outer lens, the one that can be cleaned, appears either to be "fogged" or scratched, removal and either cleaning or replacement is relatively simple.

DISCLAIMER:

This website has been created as a guide in the disassembly and possible repair of Canon Super8 cameras.  It should be kept in mind that these cameras are quite old by 2009, and their condition will vary, as their chance of being repaired.  If a person follows the instructions on this website, and their camera still fails to function, I cannot be considered liable, as the number of possible faults in a non-functioning 20+ year old camera is far more numerous than the simple tips I have posted here.  If people would like to either add pictures describing a repair, or believe I have missed something, please feel free to email me at: mishkin_prod@hotmail.com

NOTES:

Purchase the proper tools before dismantling any camera.  Small screwdrivers can be bought cheaply from electrical parts stores.  Use a foam pad to rest the camera on, never use a vice.  Always keep piles of screws seperate.  Never force anything, just keep looking for the right way to remove it.

DOWNLOADS

Two powerpoint presentations can be downloaded at the top of this page for off line viewing.  The pictures can easily be enlarged for greater detail.