Hello
I have a question, how do you tell which model F1 you have?
Hello
I have a question, how do you tell which model F1 you have?
This is the one I have
Aperture priority only works with the AE finder, however shutter priority will work with the finder pictured ( Eye Level Finder FN) with the Power Winder FN or Motor Drive FN fitted to the camera.That F1-N looks like mine. Has the non AE finder so manual operation. ( Aperture priority is said to work with this finder but no indication of selected aperture in the viewfinder). It should have come with the Partial area metering focus screen. Approx 12% central portion of the screen.
Aperture priority only works with the AE finder, however shutter priority will work with the finder pictured ( Eye Level Finder FN) with the Power Winder FN or Motor Drive FN fitted to the camera.
No my friend I beg to differ with the Eye Level Finder FN the F1-N is only capable of (matched needle) manual exposureAperture priority works with any finder, but only the AE finder shows the chosen speed.
With the plastic tip on the film advance, it appears to be the 1976 F-1.
They are as follows:
Original F-1 -> http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film78.html
Updated F-1 -> http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film95.html
New F-1 -> http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film105.html
Also check out http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/canonf1/index.htm and http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/canonf1n/index.htm
No my friend I disagree with the Eye level Finder FN it has only (matched needle) manual exposure control in either open aperture or stopped down metering mode and it does show the lens aperture set in the viewfinder in green with the correct new type FDn lenses. Read these -Aperture priority works with any finder, but only the AE finder shows the chosen speed.
Thank You Les for the links
If you use a mirror, use REVERSAL FILM so you can read the name of the cameraOK, here are a couple of digisnaps of the camera, haven't had time for a proper formal portrait sitting, I'll probably use the 4X5 for that, still trying to figure out how to take a picture of all my cameras at the same time while using one of my cameras, it will probably involve a mirror....
So no one wants to post a photo from their F1?
Here are a couple from mine from some old expired TMax 100 and TRI-X
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I went out shooting yesterday with my F-1N and a FD 55/1.2 SSC lens. Camera and lens handles nicely. I hope to finish the film tomorrow and to see what this lens is up to ...
I have never found any need for a F1.2 lens, to me the best F.D. standard lens and the best value for money is the 50mm F1.4.
Yes, there is rarely the need for f1.2.
However, the 55/1.2 lenses "render" differently than the 50/1.4 lenses or 50/1.8. More beautifully. It has its own "look". I can identify it easily when i see my slides. Often i shot with the 50/1.8 and with the 55/1.2 lens on the same roll. The difference is noticeable, because of the 'look'. Also because of the longer focal length.
There's nothing wrong with the FD 50mm f1.8 lens Bert. although the F1.4 is better, because it's a better designed Double Gauss design https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double-Gauss_lens and is multi-coated ( the f1.8 ones single are single coated) FD 50mm f1.4 is already a better optic than I'm a photographer and for the price of a FD 50mm 1.2 L lens on Ebay I could buy two Canon F1-N AE bodies.I shot my FD 55/1.2 S.S.C. lens for the first time this weekend (and my 2nd roll with the F1-N). It handles perfectly, just like the F1-N. A very nice combination. I hope to get the film developed and scanned this weekend. Can't wait to see the difference with the FD 50/1.8 I used on my first roll with the F1-N.
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