This Film Camera is Almost Digital

The Canon EOS 1n is one of the best 35mm film cameras i've ever used. Released in 1994, with perfect autofocus, automatic exposure capabilities, and a weatherproof durable body...is it the best 35mm film camera for professional work or portraits all around?
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[@linusandhiscamera]

I seriously love this camera so much. You don't have to get *this* one, there a soooo many EF mount autofocus film cameras by Canon. Such as: EOS 650, EOS 620, EOS 750 QD, EOS 630, EOS - 1, EOS - 1 HS, EOS RT, EOS 10 S, EOS 700, EOS 1000F QD, EOS ELAN, EOS REBEL SII, EOS A2, EOS REBEL XS, EOS REBEL X, EOS-1N, EOS 1N HS, EOS-1N DP, EOS 5000, EOS 1N RS, EOS ELAN II, EOS REBEL G, EOS IX, EOS IX Lite, EOS-3, EOS 3000, EOS REBEL 2000, EOS IV, EOS ELAN 7E, EOS kiss III L, EOS Rebel XS N DATE, EOS Rebel K2, EOS ELAN 7NE, EOS REBEL T2 to name all of them really quick LOL 💀

[@kleanish]

about to buy an eos 630 as a backup slr. so insanely cheap.

[@thenotoriuosbg7372]

Completely agree, I love my old mechanical cameras but I picked up a cheap EOS 50 and love the products. Using new EF glass also gives clean crisp images. Best of both worlds

[@pd1jdw630]

I bought the Eos 3 a few months ago. Paired with the 24-70L. I love this combination. But now I’m interested in the 50L and the 85L. Which all these lenses can also be used with the ef mount digital cameras.

[@LimaHotel807]

You missed the EOS 1V. 😭

[@kleanish]

nvm went with an a2e 😄

[@veganburrito]

this why I can't watch videos like these, immidieatly go on ebay and as usual my wife walks in and starts yelling 'what the hell are you buying now'

[@linusandhiscamera]

LMFAO my bad

[@Cihadata]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@comfortablyblind6853]

Same. Luckily, I already have one. But two is better than one. Hmmm

[@anachronismic]

That picture through the mirror at 4:03 is crazy, sick to see the DoF properly utilized like that.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@SpicyMcMeatballs]

It looks like a still frame from a Spiderman miles Morales live action

[@maniktakesphotos]

That blue double exposure is incredible

[@linusandhiscamera]

Thank you so much!

[@CREATIVEreviews]

I’ve fallen out of love with film photography but this video really brought the passion back. It’s like the clear digital and function style with the grain that makes it feel more real

[@anthonysheardown1126]

Been using this setup for years, I have 3! EOS 1N paired with brand new glass is a beautiful combo. I recently just put together a new book from a two year project shooting with this setup.

[@linusandhiscamera]

lovet to hear this!

[@russrosener7463]

It's pretty rare I go to a camera review video and just get totally into the shots the vlogger is creating. This video did that! And in many ways, showing how easy and intuitive the Canon camera is to use is the best review possible. Stellar lighting work and composition. Atmospheric and compelling images!

[@JasperBunschoten]

I have the Canon EOS 1N-RS and Nikon F100 and F5. I love them!! The 1N and the 1N-RS and EOS 1V, as well as the Nikon counterparts are such great cameras! To many people are still sleeping on these!

[@KNURKonesur]

Remember seeing this camera 15 years ago and immediately falling in love with the design. There was no better looking Canon camera ever since. I'd also risk saying no Nikon comes close to looking this good!

[@krisceuppens5273]

as a Nikon shooter I must say that I tend to agree with you. Maybe I just want more camera's though 🙂

[@PhilKnall]

Beautiful. Loved the shots with the red halo on the hair.

[@linusandhiscamera]

me too!!

[@JewtemalanTM]

Elan 7IIE mentioned we are soo lit! Linus this video is amazing. There’s a little bit of an unwarranted stigma against these beautiful Canon SLRs and it’s dope you’re showing how amazing they are!

[@linusandhiscamera]

Love these cameras. They're so great

[@adamkocka-patchik4545]

This camera is on my list! I've been shooting the Canon A1 recently and using the modern Canon glass made for digital on it is insane. Love it!

[@CanonEurope]

A classic ❤

[@linusandhiscamera]

Right!! Y'all thinking about getting back into the Film Camera game?

[@developingtank]

Recently switched to a very similar EOS3. It’s a fun film photography process.

[@linusandhiscamera]

it's such a solid cam

[@Playerdue]

Another banger as a video and as a photoshoot! Great work, your videos always make me want to go out and shoot more pictures!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much! get out there!

[@flicksbymarlon]

These photos are hella fire. I have a Canon Elan II E and I just love using it.

[@linusandhiscamera]

Yessss

[@WesleyVerhoevePhotography]

Love these shots! The slightly different 1v is one of my top faves ever, even newer, made until 2018

[@munnsie100]

The 1N is excellent. I picked up a barely used 1N-HS for $320AUD with a roll of Ektar 100 in it a few months ago. Chucked my 50mm f1.4 on there and shot the roll over a couple of months, what a beautiful camera with perfect results. Feels almost identical to use when compared to my 5D II and 90D - it just has that Canon quality of excellence and logical controls.

[@linusandhiscamera]

Exactly! Reminds me of my 5D Classic.

[@KaiShotThat]

Those shots are sick, especially the mirror shot. Also love that car!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you Kai!! I love the car too, used to have one myself

[@alifeinheadphones]

Been wanting this camera and lens combo for a while. Great work.

[@linusandhiscamera]

I need to get a 50mm f/1.2 now lol

[@alifeinheadphones]

@@linusandhiscamera It never ends! 🤪

[@jooorley]

1:1.2 is ridiculous, haha. So many stylish and dreamy photos again, loved it!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@MANgo-we2bi]

I’ve always wondered how these really cool Canon Film yet Digital looking cameras shot. The way you utilized + explained its function has me already finding the one I’m gonna purchase to experiment with, I love how you use the DJ Light continuously and everytime still bring different feelings and scenarios out of a moment, appreciate this one Linus ✨

[@bwinston]

I was given a 620 many years ago and it's become my workhorse 35 camera! I shoot it with a 28 f2.8 for travel stuff (it's sharper than the f1.8) and I absolutely love it :D super easy to use, dirt cheap to buy, battery seems to last literally forever and I can use all my L glass!!

[@dtree1992]

I've not picked up my EOS 3 much since starting to carry my Mamiya 6. You're making me want to take it out again. Would use Delta 3200 at 6400 with my 50mm 1.4. Was incredible for street at night.

[@linusandhiscamera]

oh my goodness i gotta try that 😂

[@UrbanSultan]

The Canon EOS 3 is also a beauty, especially as the autofocus can be controlled by your eye (no joke)

[@JfhuTheJedi]

Anytime I go to a film meet up with my EOS 3 people always ask if I brought a film camera or if I shoot film. Then I flip the EOS 3 to the backside and show them that I did indeed bring a film camera.

[@UrbanSultan]

@@JfhuTheJedi hahahha me too, I love having it in Paris, it gives me a real reason not to shoot when strangers ask me to take their picture.

[@otherw1s3]

Ssshhhhhttt don't inflate the prices even more 😩

[@GTXTi-db5xu]

Nikon is better.

[@UrbanSultan]

@@GTXTi-db5xu we can use EF Lense (The same lense used on 5D Mark II etc)

[@GeorgeHuss]

Loved your video ! Awesome captures ! Lighting styling and composition were spot on.

[@qvarfoto]

This is fantastic stuff! Some (most... no, wait... ALL) of those shots are none short of amazing! And now I really wanna go shoot double exposures with my cameras as well. Thanks for sharing Linus!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you so much!!

[@bradenp]

great behind the scenes footage of the shoot, love it

[@mikehessphotography]

You have my exact setup. I love my EOS-1n(even if it is giving me problems right now). The 50 1.2L is amazing. The results are amazing.

[@KNURKonesur]

One of my pals has the 50/1.0L and that's some beast there! The 50/1.2L is also great though!

[@linusandhiscamera]

@@KNURKonesur f/1.0??? omfggggg

[@Joshua_Ott]

got some really insane shots the night!

[@beefartsawooga]

My first 35mm and still the best one I've used. It's a dream.

[@linusandhiscamera]

the goat

[@keironstoneman6938]

Yup a classic. Love this camera. You can get the original Eos 1 from 1989 for half the price which is virtually identical. I have both and they work as well as the day they were made.

[@Warriorcats24]

I LOVE MY REBEL 2000. yes, its not made of metal, and it isnt as eye catching as an ae-1. but holy shit just having autofocus makes it so worth the while

[@linusandhiscamera]

excellent camera

[@alebo0]

I have two Canon 1000F that I’ve had standing on my shelf for months! Got them as a pair for $4, but never got around to buying a canon lens since I’m a Fuji enthusiast. Now I’m gonna get a canon lens!!

[@linusandhiscamera]

You gotta!!

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Outstandiung compositions and exposures Linus. The 1N coupled to the 50/1.2L is a beast.

[@linusandhiscamera]

Thank you so much!!

[@dwm_hc]

This set of photos is stellar.

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@jaetok]

1.2 LINUS for the rest of the year!

[@linusandhiscamera]

we'll see lmaoooo

[@timbrown8397]

"Put your hands on the hood real quick" at 5:11 brought back some PTSD's🤣

[@SnowBoarder2910]

I have the EOS 1-V and love it. I've used an 85mm 1.4 with good results

[@linusandhiscamera]

the goat

[@areallyrealisticguyd4333]

I rock the Minolta Alpha 9. It has the fastest film slr shutter speed at 1/12000 and certain models were upgraded to take Sony's SSM lenses which give it insanely fast autofocus

[@linusandhiscamera]

that's INSANE

[@edshotsdotcodotuk]

Nice shots! Gotta flag that EOS 600 series and a few other models of early EOS models have a sticky shutter. If theres a shiny oily substance on the shutter blades then you may only get half the shot coming out. I loved the 600 build but got through 3 copies before just giving up and going with the 5 and 300. The 5 has its own thing with the mode dial having a glass cylinder inside that can shatter if you don't hold the lock button down every time you use it.

[@matty_mash]

The day Linus picks up the older canon EF 50mm 1.0 lens… the DOF is 🤯

[@linusandhiscamera]

i gotta find that one 😂 the .9 dream lens right?

[@matty_mash]

@@linusandhiscamera ahh the good old 0.95 one for the old rangefinder mount is amazing, but I meant the EF autofocus 50 mm 1.0 one 😬

[@HannibalVector]

I really really like your model work, it's inspired me so much to try to overcome my fear and start working with models too. Dig your style. Keep posting videos ❤

[@cooltigermusic]

Those pictures are incredible

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@spencersanderson4590]

The mirror one is so sick

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!

[@jeffthatcherphotography]

the a2e (eos 5) is right up there. its super familiar and something i honestly encourage people getting versus an older model from the 70s. came close to getting the 1n and even 1v but this guy was selling his a2e for $50 and i couldn't pass that up.

[@atharrys]

Congrats on 40k subscribers!

[@linusandhiscamera]

tysm!

[@ethanmarston_]

Ohhh yeah, great video!!! Awesome pictures

[@linusandhiscamera]

Thank you!

[@bernardkealey6449]

You kept the Miata you loved so much in NC?? I lost my love for Canon with the T-series in the 80’s, and didn’t notice ten years later just how damn good the EOS were. That 1.2 is g-d’d amaze…. WHOAR. It almost makes me contemplate electronics, even tho anything that I touch that needs a battery fries itself within 6 months - I’m literally cursed like that haha.

[@linusandhiscamera]

the Miata is actually Leeban’s, the model! i miss mine so much, unfortunately it got hit and was totaled

[@gmosworld]

Loving these videos brotha!

[@linusandhiscamera]

thanks brody!

[@MichaWha]

You got some really cool shots there man! Actually since your last video about this camera, I bought a Canon EOS 1000F for 10€ and I'm having a lot of fun using my L lenses on it! Thanks for the tip!

[@unconsciouslight]

This video is dope!! Love all of your stuff bro!! 🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@linusandhiscamera]

thank you!!

[@thevoiceman6192]

Nice work. Bringing that light was a smart idea. I don't know what you consider cheap but the only cheap EOS 1's I saw just now are either being sold in Japan or they are for parts of have something missing. Cheap to me would be under $100 in working order. I have several of the Canon EOS series. My alltime favarite is the EOS a2. I am on my 4th one.

[@linusandhiscamera]

There's like 60 different EF mount 35mm camera by canon, gotta be a couple of affordable ones in there, pinned at the top of the comments.

[@keironstoneman6938]

Don't dismiss parts cameras. A lot of people don't know how they are supposed to work they press a button and give up. I bought a parts Eos1 for £20 and all it needed was a fresh battery. Works perfectly.

[@9tofive931]

So inspiring ur video are so nicely directed and put together. The shoots u got from this camera are so nice. Woaw.

[@marshalltravis3217]

I have a EOS 1, 1N, 1N RS, and the 1V. They are all affordable and amazing pieces of equipment.

[@DLivingston]

The Nikon F4 has a double exposure more and I really should use it more often tbh. I shoot sports with 2 Canon R6's and I have been wanting to get a EOS with AF so I can shoot more sports with film and my big lenses vs my Nikon 20mm f2.8. Great video as usual Linus!

[@PhillixVlogs]

2:36 is a white frame. I guess is from the photo show.

[@linusandhiscamera]

haha somehow the frame didn't save on export, dang! ty for catching that

[@shaquillenoeltv]

This is the film camera i've been looking for ! thanks for the video. Noob question but is there a way to resolve your film yourself? or for example from film to digital?

[@thecomplication76]

*sighs and opens up ebay* haha but great vid Linus, The contrast between straight on pictures and then using angles is so stark to me, I really like the way you can use angles to direct focus toward the subject and objects around him 👌🏾 gonna try doing that more myself

[@linusandhiscamera]

my bad....

[@AsLittleDesignAsPossible]

Another Banger... If you ever need a model in NY im here 😭

[@linusandhiscamera]

bet!

[@patjepeeyayo]

f1.2 and still hitting focus :mind_blown:

[@linusandhiscamera]

😂😂 crazy concept

[@mynameisnotcory]

Definitely investing in an A2e soon

[@linusandhiscamera]

please do!!

[@mynameisnotcory]

50 f1.2 sounds so damn scary too! I’ll stick with my 1.8

[@linusandhiscamera]

it’s definitely almost TOO shallow 😂

[@HeuristicsEnjoyer]

Fun fact: A 50mm f/1.2 lens on 35mm provides an equivalent "look" in terms of depth of field to a 100mm f/2.4 lens on 6x7, so you can save the money you would spend on a Pentax 67 and a 105mm 2.4 and just get a 50mm 1.4 lens instead. (Of course, it'll be more grainy, but if it's shallow DOF you're looking for, this is a cheaper way to go)

[@scottkukla]

Dope chit!!! Thanks for the inspiration 🤙🏽

[@linusandhiscamera]

Appreciate it!!

[@kennethhart4859]

Hi. I really enjoyed your simplistic approach. Do you use a light meter for your film photography? Thank you.

[@GeorgeHuss]

Just checked out your other videos. Couldn't find one of you using this camera in a studio setting. Here's the thing. I found out you can use the camera's PC terminal to tether to a Flashpoint ( godox ) R2 the radio frequency trigger. Is that how you are using the 1N in the studio ? Thanks in advance !

[@danieldevine]

Should compare the 1V - step up again. I've got EOS 3 and 33 and the 3 is just that bit more confident with focus - especially in lower light - and has way more AF points - more like a EOS 1D series - the 5D series wouldn't get AF like that until the 5DmkIII - they gimped the first 2 bad cause they knew they were too good value wise for non sports shooters.

[@linusandhiscamera]

Yes the 1V is amazing! Can't afford one right now though lol

[@perseaamericana3323]

I’m interested in shooting lowlight photography and I need a viewfinder that is bright, clear, and illuminates the AF point when focus is locked. I’ve tested an EOS 3 and seen that with that viewfinder, AF points light up in red when I lock focus. I'm curious if the EOS 1n also has this red illumination feature? And how does the VF look compared to the EOS 3?

[@NANCEmusic]

the joe bunn name drop 🔥🔥🔥

[@linusandhiscamera]

IYKYK

[@jmbnorth]

Very nice! I have a EOS A2e on the way. 👍👍

[@sneakingelephant]

I love this camera. The only issue with mine is the hotshoe doesn’t work 😢. Still great to use without flash but having it would open a lot of options

[@linusandhiscamera]

Aw man I wish it worked!

[@merlinehrhardt5363]

Great stuff! If you want to go ultra budget try out the eos 3000n!

[@Frustratedfool]

If aliens came down with a translator-babelfish, they’d find humans are mostly “sick”! I have this camera and it’s unbelievable. The 1v is the last of the line with 19 AF points and at £700+ second hand is overkill. 1n for the win. ❤. Fab video shoot.

[@montigol]

mirror shot 🔥

[@linusandhiscamera]

appreciate you!

[@samue1991]

I love my Nikon F5, first few times I shot with it my friends were like "Oh, you switched to digital?" 😂

[@linusandhiscamera]

LOL

[@DGworksIvan]

Was wondering if I should try some modern EF lens, do you feel the sharpness difference between older and newer EF lens? for sure 50 1.2L is on the list, just wondering if 35mm film is the limiting factor.

[@linusandhiscamera]

i would say personally if you’re shooting film with EF lenses and your concern is sharpness, it may be more important to get a higher res scan done than the difference in sharpness in your EF lenses

[@DGworksIvan]

@@linusandhiscamera currently i'm using a7m3 and 2470gmii as my scanner, feeling like it's kinda sharp. So i'm kinda wondering how much difference lens will make on 35mm

[@BenedictJones]

My very first camera was a Nikon f4! Any thoughts on how that compares to the N1 if you've had a chance to use the Nikon? I like what I've been able to grab in low-light, fast action (concerts) with it, but could use the upgraded faster lenses. Never got a chance to do what I do now when I was younger, so I'm getting. kick out of using it alongside my R5. This vid blew me away, everything is so sharp!

[@erivera1993]

I own the canon eos 7n great cameras

[@linusandhiscamera]

yessss

[@iammarcdaniel]

I have an EOS-100, its pretty great with the 50mm 1.8

[@linusandhiscamera]

yuhhh

[@joshuataliaferro]

"Hey Babe, I found another camera I need." Then my wife says ,"WHAT DID LINUS SAY NOW???"

[@fish28mell]

Quick question, what shutter speed was that? Images are sharp af, how did you manage a faster shutter speed in low light? 1.2 all the way? 😮 Was it shot at box speed? Ive been struggling for night shoots, Thanks! 🙏🏽

[@prestonstauffer2292]

FINALLY!!!

[@linusandhiscamera]

YUHHh

[@ikadeksuryantara8522]

Damnn looks so amazing😮😮

[@Tholi]

Is this video shot in 4k or upscaled? 9:17 has crazy compression artifacts.

[@linusandhiscamera]

It was shot in 4k, but that may have been pretty underexposed in camera. Regardless it really turned that footage to mush lmfaoooooo

[@willsmith975]

I picked up a eos 500N from a charity shop never really thought to use it mostly bourt it for the lens but after watching this i have to stick a roll in there and use my 85mm 1.2 makes sense all my pro digital gear is canon why not shoot film on EF mount

[@willsmith975]

"Rebel G" in the US

[@nsomnby4797]

Bro the pics are FIRE. What light meter app do you use?

[@khanscombe619]

This was their Pro body to inspire 1D as a pro DSLR. 5D was the little brother to it

[@johnmacaspac410]

I'm proud to own this camera!

[@linusandhiscamera]

🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@evanw6298]

Where do you get your images developed and scanned?

[@mynameisnotcory]

Go to custom function and get that ae lock set right 😅

[@linusandhiscamera]

TY!!

[@youtubeisannoying3907]

Will I be able to have similar results with a 50mm f1.4 instead? I understand i might not have the creamy background but is it even doable at lowlight with just F1.4?

[@linusandhiscamera]

absolutely, and i promise you'll be satisfied with how blurry of a background you can get with even an f/1.8 lens

[@youtubeisannoying3907]

@@linusandhiscamera thanks a lot! you are an inspiration! I cant afford medium format camera but this seems like a setup that I can get that is financially feasible!

[@joafeijoo]

hermosas fotos bro!

[@gaurangalat]

Love these line of canon and equivalent Nikon cameras. Using them always feels like cheating because they function basically like a very powerful P&S camera so I rarely use my Nikon N90s 😅

[@bradenp]

the 50 1.2 is a cheat code

[@OriginalTLab3000]

Why did you prefer the traditional photography camera over a digital one for this session?

[@petertarry2320]

Still got mine covered f1 and sports with it until I went digital in 2001

[@just_eirik]

*helping the channel out*

[@linusandhiscamera]

my DAWG

[@rellimmot]

Did blud ever move his face muscles once the whole shot?

[@Jakechams]

He leaked the secret. I can't believe the day has come. The gates have opened!

[@linusandhiscamera]

whoops