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 : private krankenversicherung vergleich (bart@private-krankenversicherung-vergleich-iq.de)
Url : http://www.private-krankenversicherung-vergleich-iq.de
Date : 06:38 PM Friday 14 March, 2003

Hi! Enjoyed your site very much! Thank you for the good informations!

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2. From : Russell Ruggiero (rrugg55041@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 12:24 PM Sunday 09 March, 2003

Dear Reader I am an avid buff that owns Canon, Leica, Hasselblad, and Nikon systems. These companies offer fine products lines, which cater to any and all 35mm or 6x6 need. Regarding the Canon F1 (New). In my opinion, it is the best built 35mm SLR of all time. The fit and finish of the Canon F1 (New) put my Leica M4-P to shame. It provides a great core for a true high-end photo-system. The meter and control placement are both excellent. I seldom use mirror lock-up and TTL flash. Hence, for my use, the Nikon F1 (New) is a better choice over the excellent Nikon F3hp. It is also my opinion that the F2 is the best Nikon ever made. I own a new Nikon F2 in chrome, but the Canon F1 (New) is a better product in all aspects (e.g., automation, build quality, meter, etc.). At $500 to $600 US, the Canon F1 (New) is a great value. It will last far longer than any of the current high-end products (e.g., Canon EOS 1, Leica R8, Nikon F5, etc.) made today. Thank You Russell Ruggiero P.S: As saying goes "They just don't build them like that any more", is quite applicable to the Canon F1 (New).

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3. From : Tony Alston (tonyalston@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 09:34 PM Saturday 08 March, 2003

HELP! I've just acquired a Canon F1 (original). I'm not sure if it's got a fault or it's just a fuction (peculiarity) of the beast. I've connected, via the flash sync lead, a Vivitar 283 flash gun to the flash PC socket mounted on the side of the camera body. The flash will only fire on 1/125 to 1/2000th speeds but not on 1/60th and below. Can any one advise please Many thanks Tony Alston London

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4. From : Allan Buttrick (abutt1@rcn.com)
Url : http://
Date : 10:31 PM Thursday 27 February, 2003

Just picked up my second F1n from KEH. We nt to check the battery...2000 speed, ASA 100, and could not get the needle to move to where it's supposed to. My first was the same. Battery is new and checked out perfect at voltage. Camera's meter is dead on compared to two,other Canons and my Weston meter. If the battery check is all that's wrong, I canlive with that. Love the monster!

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5. From : Austin Franklin (austin@darkroom.com)
Url : none
Date : 01:35 AM Monday 03 February, 2003

RE: BL vs NewFD mount lenses. I would not worry too much about the mount, unless you use heavy lenses...and then it MAY be a consideration. I would suggest you consider the NewFD lenses simply because they are better coated and typically of newer design. If you have an F-1N (as in New F-1) with the AE finder, the NewFD lense aperture shows up in the viewfinder. I like the positive locking of the NewFD mount, in that it clicks knowing it's on completely, and you have to deliberately press a button to take it off.

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6. From : Mark (md644@hotmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 05:27 AM Thursday 30 January, 2003

Jim - take a look at http://www.kjsl.com/canon-fd/lenses/reviews/mounts.html. Cheers,Mark.

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7. From : jim (cindy947@cs.com)
Url : http://
Date : 01:50 PM Thursday 23 January, 2003

can you discuss advantages and disadvantages of breechlock versus bayonet mount for FD lenses? can you suggest a source/link for such a comparison? I am in the market for additional lenses for my F-1. Thanks JC

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8. From : Howard C. Hoffman (remotehambo@aol.com)
Url : http://
Date : 02:40 PM Wednesday 22 January, 2003

I have had my F-1 for over 25 years, and it still works as great as the day I purchased it. I love you're site.

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9. From : Dan Sharp (chronman@cox.net)
Url : http://
Date : 02:40 AM Monday 20 January, 2003

I recently purchased a power winder fn for my Canon new f1. I am having problems getting it to work properly. When I attatch it to the body the camera meter is always on, even with the camera shutter and both winder shutters in the off position. This obviously is not good for the batteries. Also the autotimer beeps when I try to take a picture, and the shutter will not fire. I have read the manuals, but I still can't determine if I am overlooking something or that I have a problem. Any help will be appreciated. Dan

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10. From : Nicandro Guerra Cantu (nicandroguerra@hotmail.com)
Url : http://www.hotmail.com
Date : 12:38 PM Wednesday 15 January, 2003

I am looking for an Original Canon eveready case for the New F1. If you know about it, please let me know, I an willing to buy it.

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