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Canon F-1 Original (Mechanical) 35mm SLR Manual Focus Camera Body with 50mm f/1.4 FD Lens

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The Canon F-1 (original model), introduced in 1971, was Canon's first and very successful attempt to offer a true, professional-grade 35mm SLR system camera. Designed to compete with Nikon's F2, the F-1 is a tough, all-mechanical, manual exposure camera. It accepts optional interchangeable viewfinders and focusing screens, a motordrive and of course provides a body for use with a vast array of top-quality Canon objectives.

The Canon F1 is compatible with the full line of Canon FD-mount manual focus lenses and older Canon FL lenses (with stop-down metering). There are two versions of the original F-1. This is the second version with an ASA/ISO scale that goes up to 3200.

Ultra-rugged professional SLR compatible with the vast array of Canon FD,SSC and SC manual focus lenses
Titanium foil shutter curtain
Easy manual metering with sensible match-needle readout
Interchangeable optional viewfinders and focusing screens
Capable of 3.5 fps film advance with optional Motor Drive MF
Type 35mm SLR
Lens Mount Canon FD Breech-Lock - some early FD mount lenses, and SSC, SC versions can also be used but may not show the aperture readout in the viewfinder in some modes. Most FL lenses can be used as well (with stop-down metering).
Focus Modes Manual
Exp. Modes Manual
Exp. Metering Center Weighted (measures 12 percent of picture area)
Exp. Metering Range EV 2.5 to 18 with f/1.2 lens at ISO 100
Exp. Compensation None
Exp. Bracketing None
Flash None - The original Canon F-1 cameras do not have a standard ISO flash mounting shoe. They do have an "F-1-specific" mounting boss to which one of two now hard to find adapters (Flash Coupler D or L) mounted and provided a standard hot-shoe.
Shutter Speed 1/2000-1 seconds, Bulb, flash sync @ 1/60 second and lower.
ISO Range Manual Set 25-3200
Film Wind Manual - optional Motor Drive MF or Motor Drive Unit (with separate battery pack and grip below motor)
Focusing Screen Standard matte with split image and microprism ring (12 optional screens)
Diopter Correction Optional (standard is -1)
Self Timer Yes - 10 second delay
Remote Control Yes - any mechanical cable release
PC Terminal Yes (for external electronic flash connection)
Depth-of-Field Preview Yes
Mirror Lock-Up No
Multiple Exposure No
Viewfinder Info 97 percent vertical and horizontal coverage of actual picture area (.77x). Meter needle and aperture needle, outside shutter speed coupling range indicator, stopped-down metering and battery check, shutter speed scale and metering limit marks.
LCD Information None
Power Source (1) 1.35v PX 625 or equivalent (the original mercury-based "625" or PX-13 batteries are no longer available. There are "Mercury-substitute" batteries available from Wein. 1.5v Alkaline batteries may also be used but the meter reading will be slightly off.
Dimensions 5 3/4 x 3 5/16 x 1 5/16" (146.7 x 99.5 x 49.5mm) WHD
Weight 2 lbs 3.2 oz with 50mm f/1.8 FD lens
 
 
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