Canon Old F-1 35mm Film SLR Camera Review

[@jbwillson]

The F-1 was the best film SLR I ever owned. They were first produced in 1971, not "the late 70's." The button on the back is not "flash on and off:" it's the meter switch. Things you neglected to say: there's a hot flash shoe surrounding the rewind knob, much like a Nikon F2. You needed a special adapter to use it. The metering system measured a central box, shown in the viewfinder by a grey rectangle. It was the most accurate meter I ever used until the very complex system in the Olympus OM4. There's a mirror-up switch on the self-timer. The viewfinder could be swapped for eye-level, magnifying, high eye-point, auto-exposure, and low-light alternatives. The back was swappable with 250 exposure and data-imprinting alternatives. There were two motor drives available. Finally, the old breech-lock ring on the FD lenses -- like the one in your video -- was the only lens mounting system ever developed that compensated for wear. It was a brilliant design that was ruined when Canon traded it for a inferior bayonet adaptation. The F-1 was a brilliant and indestructible tank of a camera -- much better than the more famous Nikon F and F-2 (which I have also owned). Not a bad beginning as a video review, but do your homework.

[@l.d.1230]

Сколько стоит такая камера?

[@PeteOrta]

He’s a young kid man, ease up. Start your own channel.

[@Escuier]

I'd be surprised if by now this camera has survived this guy

[@longde]

If you were handling my precious Canon f-1 with such brute force, i'd be pissed off... Treat it gently please.

[@1911geek]

Why is this young lad yanking things on off violently

[@sequentialable12]

tell us more about the aperture setting does it mean its aperture priority I don't like the way you touch the mirror

[@stefoboss998]

What battery is related to the px625? I’m not sure if they still make those

[@nugrahaday]

It can record 4k movie internally without overheating.... wait, I talk about Lumix GH5

[@georgiosrogalidis3162]

You have not the feeling for this camera

[@sonomama82]

your video camera's focusing noise was driving me crazy.

[@CHEGADESAUDADE1]

Thanks for such a great video. I am considering buying an unused F-1 and need to know what other lenses are compatible with it. Thanks, Tony

[@SeanDWalker4]

I'm currently trying to replace my Canon EF's mirror assembly. Any pointers or referrals? Thanks!

[@alexisperez9544]

Hey, quick question i have this exact model and i'm really interested in getting the camera back in working shape. Do you have an suggestions on modern lenses to purchase? will i need to purchase an lense adapter or will any modern lense do? Thank you

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

I would look on Ebay for Canon FD Mount Lenses. No modern lenses will work for this camera as it is from the early 80s:)

[@alexisperez9544]

That_Canon_Guy's Reviews thank you so much! i see you have the 35 mm lens, is it possible to purchase it from you? :)

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

Alexis Perez Hello which one are you interested in as we have several listed?

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

Hello, It uses Canon FD Lenses and also has an adapter available to use M42 screw mount lenses. Thanks, That_Canon_Guy

[@tsenguun93]

I have one to sell, and wondering how much one of them go for?

[@l.d.1230]

how much is?

[@alexisperez9544]

If you have an 50 mm lens, that would be amazing. Ive been looking all over and cant see to find one!

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

I know we have a couple. Which aperture are you looking for F1.8 or F1.4?

[@alexisperez9544]

An aperture of 1.8! do you have an email address i can reach you at?

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

Alexis Perez You can send us a message through ebay. I will get you the info on Monday:)

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

Alexis Perez My ebay user name is That_Canon_Guy

[@Max_I5]

That poor camera.

[@kcphaid]

You have a 1.3 Volt Battery?

[@roz5806]

Please tell me where you got this camera from?

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

We get cameras from various places. Ebay, Thrift Stores, Garage Sales, Estate Sales etc.

[@jonlouis2582]

Well, I found this to be a help.

[@sain4011]

You don't deserve this camera or any camera for that matter.From the way you're handling it,it just shows total ignorance and a total lack of respect.

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

Thanks:)

[@UGHUZB]

i had a canon f1, i want to converet it into digital can any one guide me?

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

I use Wein cell PX625 batteries:)

[@lakshmanan3608]

why are you abusing a nice machine?

[@nickfanzo]

Awkard video

[@theJesticesshow]

Nice video

[@vitalii494]

what-a h%%%? gently with this one!

[@Brooksvw100]

you call that a review?

[@HoLeeChit11]

Bernard, give the boy a break, he's very inexperienced.

[@emilestraub]

take a look at your own video

[@ThatCanonGuysReviews]

Thanks:)