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==Description==
 
Aimed at the professional market, the '''EOS 1''' is notable for being a major game changer for [[Canon]].  For the first time ever, Canon's standard USM lenses offered better focusing performance than [[Nikon|Nikon's]] professional lenses on the then-inferior [[Nikon F4]].   
 
Aimed at the professional market, the '''EOS 1''' is notable for being a major game changer for [[Canon]].  For the first time ever, Canon's standard USM lenses offered better focusing performance than [[Nikon|Nikon's]] professional lenses on the then-inferior [[Nikon F4]].   
  
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* EOS-1v (2000), the final version, and the fastest SLR camera with a moving mirror.
 
* EOS-1v (2000), the final version, and the fastest SLR camera with a moving mirror.
  
The last in the series, the EOS-1v is still in production as of 2010, making it one of the longest production runs for a camera in recent history. Its digital successors include the EOS-1D and brethren Mark I-IV, themselves very heavily based on the 1v.
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The last in the series, the EOS-1v was still in production at least as late as 2010, making it one of the longest production runs for a camera in recent history. According to Canon, they ceased production of their last film cameras, including the EOS-1v sometime prior to January 2011<ref>[http://photo.net/canon-eos-digital-camera-forum/00WJ65?start=40 Photo.net forum: Will EOS-1v be the last film SLR?]</ref><ref>[http://www.flickr.com/groups/ishootfilm/discuss/72157624721296546/#comment72157624601037383 Flickr ishootfilm forum: Are SLRs still being made?]</ref>, however new stock from the last production run remains available through Canon camera dealers as of 2012. Its digital successors include the EOS-1D Mark I-IV, themselves very heavily based on the 1v.
  
 
== Notable features and specifications ==
 
== Notable features and specifications ==
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== More Information ==
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== Links ==
 
* [http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_35mm_slr_cameras/eos_1v Canon EOS-1v] - official Canon service & support page
 
* [http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/eos_slr_camera_systems/eos_35mm_slr_cameras/eos_1v Canon EOS-1v] - official Canon service & support page
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS-1D Wikipedia: EOS-1D]
 
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canon_EOS-1D Wikipedia: EOS-1D]

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Description

Aimed at the professional market, the EOS 1 is notable for being a major game changer for Canon. For the first time ever, Canon's standard USM lenses offered better focusing performance than Nikon's professional lenses on the then-inferior Nikon F4.

The EOS-1 (1989) was succeeded by a few improved models and variations:

  • EOS-1n (1994), with improvements in focusing system and various iterative improvements.
  • EOS-1n RS (1995), with a pelicle mirror similar to that of the EOS RT and older Pellix.
  • EOS-1v (2000), the final version, and the fastest SLR camera with a moving mirror.

The last in the series, the EOS-1v was still in production at least as late as 2010, making it one of the longest production runs for a camera in recent history. According to Canon, they ceased production of their last film cameras, including the EOS-1v sometime prior to January 2011[1][2], however new stock from the last production run remains available through Canon camera dealers as of 2012. Its digital successors include the EOS-1D Mark I-IV, themselves very heavily based on the 1v.

Notable features and specifications

  • 5.5FPS with extremely fast focusing times.
  • Canon EF mount, using internal lens motor.
  • Shutter Speed Range 1/8000 - 30 sec. and bulb. Can be set in 1/3-step increments.
  • Film speed: Auto DX; 25 to 5000 ISO (1/3-step). Manual; 6 to 6400 ISO.
  • Metering range: 0 to 20 EV with f/1.4 lens (ISO 100)
  • FP Shutter Travel Time (X Sync Speed) 1/250th
  • Power: 1x 6v lithium 2CR5
  • Dimensions: 6-5/16" (W) x 4-3/16" (H) x 2-13/16" (D) (161 x 106.6 x 71.8mm)
  • Weight: 1.9 lbs

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