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Canon New F-1 - Camera

Canon New F-1 - Camera

Manual focus FD-mount 35mm SLR camera released by Canon in 1981. It is a completely new successor to the previous F-1n which was just a revised F-1. It has a hybrid mechanical shutter that ensures function even after the battery has run out. It has a suite of accessories, from interchangeable finders and focusing screens to motor winders. Different focusing screens control the type of metering, ranging from average full area to 3% spot metering. The original price was 149,000 Yen in 1981, which is the equivalent of 1,430 Euros in 2022. Metal body available in black.

  • Shutter: Titanium horizontal metal focal plane, 8s - 1/2000s + B
  • ISO range: 6 - 6400
  • Size: 147 x 97 x 48 mm
  • Weight: 671g (w/o finder)
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Canon FD

Canon's FD mount came as the next logical step after the FL and R SLR mounts. All three of these used breech-lock systems, although Canon later abandoned this with their New FD (FDn) lenses. All FD lenses can be used on all FD bodies, though, and FL lenses can be used on most FD bodies as well.

One big advantage of the FD system was open-aperture metering, where the photographer could focus and meter without manually stopping down the lens' aperture. Another big advantage of the FD system was its capacity for automatic exposure. Cameras like the Canon AE-1 and A-1 are capable of advanced automatic exposure with all FD lenses. Over its two-decade production run, Canon introduced 134 different lenses for the FD system. These range from 7.5mm fisheyes to 1200mm ultra-telephotos.

One of the most popular models in the FD lineup was the Canon AE-1 Program, which sold well over one million units during the 1980s. Canon FD lenses, especially the oldest S.S.C models) are regaining popularity in part due to their similarity to Canon K35 cinema lenses. The rise of mirrorless cameras has also given FD lenses new life outside of 35mm photography.

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Canon New F-1 - Camera Availability & Price History
Date Sold SKU Quality Control Price Image
Available T86686 €599,00 Canon New F-1
03 Nov 2024 T60038 € 611,85 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
29 Aug 2024 T60032 € 599,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
26 Jul 2024 T44983 € 713,78 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
06 Sep 2023 T45207 € 999,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
15 Jun 2023 T45159 € 999,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
26 Jan 2023 T36408 € 599,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
19 Oct 2022 T22446 € 599,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
21 Sep 2022 T19796 € 549,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
13 Aug 2022 T19241 € 599,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
17 Apr 2022 T13271 € 549,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
16 Apr 2022 T14331 € 599,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image
19 Feb 2022 T11849 € 499,00 Canon New F-1 - Camera Image