Canon F-1
The Canon F-1 is a professional 35mm SLR camera introduced in 1971, designed to compete directly with Nikon's F series in the professional photography market. This robust camera features a modular system design with interchangeable viewfinders, focusing screens, and motor drives. The F-1 offers stop-down TTL metering with match-needle display and accepts the full range of Canon FD lenses. Notable for its exceptional build quality and reliability, it includes a titanium-bladed focal plane shutter with speeds from 1 second to 1/2000s. Targeted at professional photographers and serious enthusiasts, the F-1 established Canon's credibility in the professional camera market and became the foundation for Canon's professional SLR reputation.
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Repair manual for the Canon F-1
Repair manual for the Canon F-1