Since there may not be too many users now for the long discontinued Original Canon F-1(n), you may use this site for common support and sharing mutual knowledge or experience among yourself. You may use this message board as a guestbook for the camera. Enjoy.

This site is specifically created for the great SLR camera from Canon. We hope this convenience provided can be of useful to you. Please don't mail me other than constructive suggestions or rectifying mistakes found in this site, thanking you. Since this is a non-profitable resource site - The developer of this site reserves the rights to censor or delete any inappropriate, unrelated, misleading or excessively hostile messages posted herein. If your intention is to dispose your Canon cameras or its accompanying accessories or looking for a used model or any of its system components, please use a separate section with a higher volume of traffic Free Trade Zone site instead. The Photography In Malaysia has no Guestbook on its own, because it is an integral part of the MIR site. But if you want to leave a note on your experience visiting this site, you may use the MIR's Guestbook at another new window by clicking on the Guestbook Link.

Add your posting to Message Board
A warmth reminder: Please do not misuse of this message board system.

Main Index Page of the Original Canon F-1(n) SLR Camera Models Website

The respective Message Boards are some of the HARDEST hit section of the PIM site, if at any one time, the traffic is high - the table/content may take a while to load the data, just be patience. If it stalls, just click on the 'Reload' or 'Refresh' button on your browser menu once to re-attempt. Thank you.

1. From : Dennis (misterkash@sympatico.ca)
Url : http://www.oyamaphotography.com
Date : 07:26 AM Thursday 06 January, 2005

Doug, the rewind engage switch is mechanical. Sounds like the mechanism is sticking ... your could try to oil it. If the nF-1 loses battery power ... physically remove the battery.
The only function you lose is ... the light meter and shutter speeds below 1/90s (except Bulb).

---

2. From : doug nelson (douglasfoto@hotmail.com)
Url : http://dougnelsonphoto.com
Date : 10:56 PM Monday 03 January, 2005

Thank you for your help. Playing around with this problem over the holidays, I found that if I push down on the rewind crank arm when its folded all the way out, that the connection is made and the film rewinds. I will have to run a lot more film through this camera before I feel confident enough to take it on an important shoot as my only camera. BTW, if this connection is electrical, then I really DON'T have a functioning meterless camera if the battery dies. REALLY glad to have an older F-1 as a backup.

---

3. From : Dennis (misterkash@sympatico.ca)
Url : http://www.oyamaphotography.com
Date : 06:00 AM Saturday 25 December, 2004

Doug, the rewind knob has a switch built in that engages the rewind spool only when the rewind knob handle is in position. This is great with a winder as your left hand does not get damaged if the rewind knob is spinning (which it won't). Sounds like the switch (which is a silver rod in the middle of the rewind knob if you lift the handle up) is stuck in the down position. Try to see if you can free it.

---

4. From : Doug Nelson (douglasfoto@hotmail.com)
Url : http://dougnelsonphoto.com
Date : 02:06 AM Friday 24 December, 2004

I have a possible explanation if not a solution for my own problem.
The New F-1 was designed with motor drives in mind. Apparently there is an interlock between the rewind switch, over by the shutter, and the rewind knob/crank. Maybe, over time, the detent that holds the rewind swtch in the rewind position wears, and it slips out of the rewind mode. When that happens, the winder will not rewind film. Opening the camera back is no way to test it, because the winder freewheels with the back open, because the rewind switch flips back to normal. I will test it with a discarded roll of film and keep you folks posted. If I encountered this on a 24 year old camera, you may, also. It may be possible to hold the rewind switch in the rewind position WHILE winding the film. Its worth a try. Its one reason to like the old F-1 better.

---

5. From : Doug Nelson (douglasfoto@hotmail.com)
Url : http://dougnelsonphoto.com
Date : 12:22 AM Friday 24 December, 2004

Have tried three F-1n's trying to find a functional sample. All have come from reputable dealers. Finally, I have one with an accurate meter, and I find the rewind knob free-wheels when I try to wind back the film. This points to poor design in what is supposed to be a professional tool. I see no way to repair it myself. Glad I have a second version F-1 as a back-up. That F-1 has been absolutely flawless. The F-1n has that wonderfully bright viewfinder, using a J screen, but the litany of shutter problems brought out on this and other sites is not encouraging. If you want an F-1n, buy a Bargain sample at KEH.com and send it straightaway for a CLA. At $500, the F-1n seems overpriced. You can get a working second version for $200 or less.

---

6. From : Rafal (ezoteryczny@interia.pl)
Url : http://
Date : 05:03 AM Sunday 12 December, 2004

hello. I had a problem. I can buy a METZ 45 CT-1 flash, and i want to know something about it and how it works with New F-1? Have someone any experience? Thank You for help Rafal

---

7. From : Harold Sugden (HSUGDEN@bak.rr.com)
Url : http://
Date : 02:52 PM Thursday 09 December, 2004

The Canon, manual, 100mm f4, FD macro uses the BT-52 lens hood. Will a BT-52B hood fit and store backwards on the 100mm, f4 lens.

---

8. From : Dennis (dennis.h.o@sympatico.ca)
Url : http://www.oyamaphotography.com
Date : 12:05 PM Sunday 28 November, 2004

Sorry ... got the dates wrong.I purchased it in 1987.

---

9. From : Dennis (dennis.h.o@sympatico.ca)
Url : http://www.oyamaphotography.com
Date : 12:02 PM Sunday 28 November, 2004

Malcolm, Sadly I cannot give you an opinion on the L lenses ... as I have never been able to afford them.

I purchased my F-1n in 1979 ... at that time it was used for a couple years by someone else. When I got it it had a couple of dents on the body. I have always had the idea that if you don't use it to the extreme then you do not deserve it. So ... this camera has gone through many Springs and winters in Algonquin Park. It has had many new dents over the years ... a lot of the brass is showing. I have dropped it many times. I have even dropped it right on the AE viewfinder (that's got a dent too). My lenses also show this kind of wear and tear. I have even left it overnight in the rain once.

After all that it had only failed me once (after the rain I had to resolder a corroded connection in the base). I have used a number of camera types (and sold many during my stint in retail) and I have found the F-1n the best camera around. Canon really did a good job on the seals around the exposed dials and seams. The body is all metal so it will not crack ... I have banged out a number of dents. The electronics have never failed (except for the note below) ... and require very little to no servicing.

If (or when) I go digital, this camera will sit on my mantel as a memory of the great days of photography ... and also due it it's rough condition I would never get anyone to buy it.

---

10. From : Malcolm Ramsay (quietlistener@earthlink.net)
Url : http://
Date : 10:21 AM Sunday 28 November, 2004

Dear Gentlemen (and Ladies) Admittedly, I've used Leicas most of my life - However - my favorite lens used for most of my College photo assignments was a Canon f/1.2 screw-mount. Now, many years later I'm seriously interested in purchasing a F1n with motor, the 21-35 L Series zoom and maybe the 50 f/1.2. So, the questions I have are simple: who could be called specialists in this system, of course I am aware it is no longer made so a support network, parts availability, and any other things I should know. I would appreciate any information you could give me including the field durability of the equipment, etc.,,, I never did hear any bad comments about the L lenses then and if weren't for my Leicas then it was my next choice. Hope to hear from someone soon. Happy Holiday's,,,, Malcolm Ramsay

---

PAGE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55

Co-Maintainer(s) for the Canon F-1 Message Board:
Mark Wahlster (AWahlster@aol.com); EK-Wong (wong_ek@yahoo.com); reserved for eligible volunteers

| Post a Message to the Message Board |

Archived Messages of Previous Postings
001-050 | 051-100 | 101-150 | 151-200 | 201-250 | 251-300 | 301-350 | 351-400

Back to Main Index Page of the
Original Canon F-1(n) SLR Camera(s) Website

Back to Message Board of
Original Canon F-1(n) SLR Camera

Disposing/Looking
for New/Used photographic equipment
on the original Canon F-1(n) camera models

Administrator Page

Home - Photography in Malaysia

Copyright © 2007. leofoo @. MIR Web Development Team.
Version 4 Re-Programmed by our in-house Fairuz Sulaiman, improved from original version by Ang Seng Leong ,Yeak Ngai Siew, Rizal Yahya, Halimaton Yahya (Members of the MIR Web Development Team)

MIR Guestbook On-line. Developed & Copyright@ 2001 by MIR Communications Sdn. Bhd.