Canon power winder F question

[ronwhit]

I recently ordered a Canon model "F" power winder to use on my Canon F-1n (that's the second version, not the New F-1). In addition to the 2 fps advance feature, I understand it also allows shutter priority automation with this camera. How does it do this? IOW, here is a fully manual camera with a battery only for the light meter, and somehow it acquires shutter priority capability when the winder is attached. What is the nature of this small miracle?
Thanks, ronwhit

 

[benjiboy]

Here is the manual http://www.cameramanuals.org/canon_pdf/canon_powerwinder_f.pdf I don't think it does give shutter priority automation , I believe that that only applies to to the Canon Power Winder FN and Canon Motor drive FN for the later model F1 N.

 

[Mackinaw]

Benji is right, the Power Winder F will do nothing more than advance the film when mounted on an F-1 (original) or F-1n (I own a Power Winder F and an original F-1).

Shutter-preferred automation is only available on the F-1N and the Power Winder FN.

Jim B.

 

[ronwhit]

Thank you benjiboy and Mackinaw for your quick and informative replies. I thought that shutter priority automation seemed unrealistic, but the item description (by a well known seller of used equipment) stated that the winder had that feature. They too were likely thinking of the New F-1, and not the F-1n. Great cameras all. ronwhit

 

[Chan Tran]

I think you need an aperture control unit do have shutter priority AE. I don't know what it's called though. It's kind of a servo motor that interfaces with the meter and turns the aperture ring.

 

[Mackinaw]

Chan is correct. You can get shutter-speed priority automation with an original F-1 by installing the “Servo EE Finder.” This is a finder which is installed in place of the eye-level prism. A small arm is also installed that connects the EE finder to the lens. Once installed and with an FD lens set to the “A” mark, you can get shutter-speed automation. And this will work with Power Winder F.

But, the Servo EE finder is a large, bulky unit that requires it’s own battery pack. The EE finder and battery easily adds many ounces (pounds?) to the camera.

We laugh at such a monstrosity now, but back in 1970, this was cutting-edge stuff.

Jim B.

 

[Les Sarile]

You can read more about the Canon Servo EE here -> http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/canonf1/html/eeservo/index.htm
Nikon also implemented a similar gadget for the F2 with the DS-1, DS-2 and DS-12