CANON F-1


Production was ceased lastly in 1996.
Japanese camera&photo magazine "Asahi Camera" of June 1996 had Canon's announce page of F-1 sales stop saying "Thank you."
F-1 in camera shops also disappeared rapidly because many people hurried to camera shop to buy last brand-new F-1 bodies.
Good-bye,heavy military tank for professional use.


IMPRESSION

[Perfect!]

You can get a feeling of satisfaction when you hold this camera steadily, push shutter button, and hear the sound of mechanical quality.

[Not very good]

Over 1kg! Big and heavy anyway.
I can hardly recommend this camera for carrying it with one standard lens to enjoy walking.
50mm f1.4 lens aperture ring has rather rough feeling to move.


Shutter sound(.wav)
DATA
Mechanical shutter(1/2000-1/125sec),electrical shutter(1/60- 8 sec), manual metering(with Eye level finder FN).
Start of sales : November 1981(New F-1)
Weight Body:805g + 50mmf1.4:235g =1040g

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