Canon New F-1

The professional standard for 35mm film photography

Canon New F-1
85/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 17
Durability 20
Price 14
Usability 18
Brand Canon
Model N/A

Key Features

SENSOR 35mm film format, fully mechanical and electronic hybrid
PROCESSOR N/A - Fully mechanical shutter with electronic timing
AUTOFOCUS Manual focus system via interchangeable focusing screens
PHASE DETECTION N/A
VIDEO N/A
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE Up to 5 fps with Motor Drive FN
VIEWFINDER Interchangeable pentaprism, 97% coverage, 0.8x magnification
DISPLAY None
CONNECTIVITY PC sync terminal, motor drive contacts
MEMORY CARD 35mm film roll
WEATHER SEALING Rugged brass chassis, high-grade weather resistance
BATTERY LIFE 1x 6V 4SR44 silver oxide battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Canon New F-1

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✗ Not Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✗ Not Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present On lens
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present Mechanical self-timer
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ~ Limited Via motor drive attachment

How-to Use Canon New F-1

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Canon New F-1 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 35mm Film
Resolution Film dependent
ISO Range ISO 6-6400
Autofocus Manual
Shutter Speed 8s to 1/2000s + Bulb
Burst Rate 5 fps (with motor drive)
Video None
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Interchangeable SLR prism
LCD None
Memory Card Film
Connectivity PC Sync, Motor Drive
Battery Life Approx 1 year
Weight 795g
Dimensions 147 x 97 x 48 mm