It is indeed a sad state to see the FD mount New Canon F-1 has to retired from service this way; it cannot even enjoy potential benefit to utilize the more advance electronic EF mount as with the EOS users back in 1986. As a detaching system users, you may use this site for common support and sharing mutual knowledge or experiences among yourself. Ihope this convenience provided can be of useful to all of you who still owned this great piece of manual focus SLR. You may use this message board as a guestbook for the camera. Enjoy.

1. From : Knut (knutandersson@sprint.ca)
Url : http://
Date : 11:28 PM Wednesday 01 October, 2003

Steve, To permanently solve the battery problem with Canon F1 (and FTb etc.), the best way I have found is to have the meter recalibrated. Then you can just use the alkaline 1.5 V batteries that are easily available. Living in western Canada, I had my F1 and FTb readjusted by Camdex (Camtex?) in Vancouver, BC. These technicians have done this routinely and claim that the recalibration procedure gives a linear result for the range of the meter, which therefore will be accurate for all light intensities (e.g. in contrast to setting the film speed differently to compensate for the battery voltage, which results in a non-linear response). After recalibration I have had good results using 1.5 V batteries (my usage includes slide film). The procedure cost me about US$40 for each camera. Cheers, Knut

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2. From : Paul Di Lillo (pjdat153@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 02:20 AM Thursday 25 September, 2003

Hi all, I just picked up a used Canon Transistor Pack G with charger and Ni-Cad pack, but no instructions. Does anyone know how long the Ni-Cad pack needs to be charged? Thanks for your help! Paul

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3. From : arik (new_dis@lycos.com)
Url : http://www.hadealer.cc/
Date : 04:47 AM Tuesday 23 September, 2003

I especially enjoy your site

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4. From : John Horn (johnhorn941@hotmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 05:06 PM Saturday 13 September, 2003

Hello, great site! I own an F1 camera body and a booster T finder prism. My query concerns the booster T finder. In short, it is powered by a silver oxide battery which I have found to be unobtainable. Anybody know of a scource for the appropriate battery or can suggest a viable alternative? Otherwise my finder will simply collect dust when I would much rather be using it!

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5. From : Steve (sjauch2@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 04:23 AM Tuesday 09 September, 2003

I just purchased a F1 and was wondering where I might be able to purchase a 1.3v battery, or one of the converters that are mentioned below. Also, are the 1.4v batteries O.K. to use without affecting the meter. Thanks, Steve

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6. From : Lindy Stone (adkinstone@adelphia.net)
Url : http://
Date : 01:38 AM Monday 08 September, 2003

Yes the F-1 has a hinged cover next to the lens mount. Its where the Servo EE apperture arm connects to the body. Without it you can get light leaks. Its a tough replacement part to locate since it has to obtained from a parts body. I have never seen one in new condition. The Lake Placid is worth a bit more than a normal F-1n unless its at least mint - with the original box, which would kick it up to $500 at the most nowdays. There is a used Lake Placid right now at ebay for $975buy it now , which is way way way tooo high for a used one let alone a mint example.

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7. From : HARVEY ROYLE (RVROYLE@AOL.COM)
Url : http://
Date : 04:24 PM Sunday 07 September, 2003

I HAVE RECENTLY AQUIRED A CANON F1 IN MINT CONDITUON AND WONDER IS THERE A MISSING COVER AT THE SIDE OF THE LENS MOUNT WHERE THE ADDITIONAL PRISMS FIT FOR THE F STOP LINK. MY CAMERA DOES NOT HAVE A COVER.

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8. From : steve (sjauch2@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 07:33 AM Saturday 06 September, 2003

Hi, I am interested in a Canon Lake Placid edition F1. I was wondering what one of these models might cost in good condition. Thanks for you help. Steve

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9. From : Richard morin (rikjom@junglemate.com)
Url : http://
Date : 02:23 PM Thursday 04 September, 2003

I have a canon f1n -- it's in great shape but there are some annoying dust specks ...and even a tiny live bug! -- in the viewfinder. Is there a safe way to clean the viewfinder without damaging the optics or finder? cheers Rick

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10. From : Mike (mmstamps@kc.rr.com)
Url : http://
Date : 02:40 AM Monday 25 August, 2003

Does anyone know of a place that can fix a Canon MF motor drive? I have already sent it to Chicago and they have no parts. Appreciate any help I can get. Thanks

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