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The name '''Canon F-1''' describes two very different cameras: a fully manual model, and a later electronically controlled model. The latter is often termed the '''New F-1''' or '''F-1N'''. (The earlier model exists in two versions; the later is often termed the '''F-1n'''.)
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The '''F-1''' is commonly regarded as Canon's first successful attempt to build a SLR system camera for professional photographers. The finder is interchangeable but the camera is most often seen with a pentaprism, which lacks an accessory shoe. (A separate accessory shoe was available, sliding over the closed film wind lever.)
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The '''New F-1''' is again most commonly seen with a pentaprism finder, but this has an accessory shoe. Thus the simple way to tell the two models apart is by whether or not there is an accessory shoe atop the finder.
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Finders designed for the F-1 do not fit the New F-1, or vice-versa.
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The '''Canon F-1''' is commonly regarded as Canon's first successful attempt to build a top-of-the-line SLR system camera for professional photographers.
 
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Revision as of 09:39, 22 March 2009

The name Canon F-1 describes two very different cameras: a fully manual model, and a later electronically controlled model. The latter is often termed the New F-1 or F-1N. (The earlier model exists in two versions; the later is often termed the F-1n.)

The F-1 is commonly regarded as Canon's first successful attempt to build a SLR system camera for professional photographers. The finder is interchangeable but the camera is most often seen with a pentaprism, which lacks an accessory shoe. (A separate accessory shoe was available, sliding over the closed film wind lever.)

The New F-1 is again most commonly seen with a pentaprism finder, but this has an accessory shoe. Thus the simple way to tell the two models apart is by whether or not there is an accessory shoe atop the finder.

Finders designed for the F-1 do not fit the New F-1, or vice-versa.

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The New F-1, with film winder attached.
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Canon F-1 with Film Chamber 250 and Motor Drive Unit


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Finder parts and camera
back are easily removable;
click on image to see video

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