Canon New F-1
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The Canon New F-1 was the pinnacle of the manufacturer's manual-focus professional system, engineered for extreme durability and modularity in direct competition with the industry's highest-tier offerings. It features a sophisticated hybrid shutter that is electronically timed at slow speeds and mechanically controlled from 1/125 to 1/2000 of a second, ensuring operational capability even in the event of battery failure. The camera's metering characteristics are uniquely determined by the installed focusing screen, allowing photographers to toggle between center-weighted, selective, and spot metering patterns. This specific specimen is configured with the standard Eye-Level Finder FN and, unusually, is paired with a contemporary Minolta 135mm telephoto lens via a third-party lens mount adapter. As a flagship "system camera," it remains a highly sought-after tool for professional analog work, valued for its tank-like construction and extensive compatibility with standard 135 film.Category
Camera, 35mm Film, SLR
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