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The F1 New has a hybrid shutter, which means that it can be controlled electronically, or, without batteries, mechanically. That's the feature that makes the F1 new so unique.
Don't forget that the different focussing screens provide different metering modes! Average, partial and spot metering. They can be recognized by the first letter of the focussing screen (A = average, P = Partial and S = Spot Metering). With the power winder shutter priority shooting is also possible.
The F-1 New shutter can continue to operate if the battery fails (15:30 in the video). Removing the battery will engage the mechanical shutter mechanism and shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 1/125 plus the flash sync 1/90 will work. The shutter button does loose it’s great feel in mechanical mode but limited mechanical backup is there if needed. The FD 50mm 1.4 is a great lens. I have used it on my Fuji X-Pro2 with a Novoflex adapter. It renders very nicely and is sharp even wide open on Fuji’s crop sized sensor. I think that I prefer the way it renders compared to Fuji’s own 50mm f2.0 (but the Fuji might be sharper). Thanks for the video.
Before my m2 I rocked the F1-new and 50 1.4 combo for years. It was my go too for daily shooting, portrait and wedding work etc. An amazing camera to say the least. Loved the street work during your walk! Your work is improving by leaps and bounds! I love it!
Nick Exposed sahhh lots of love dude! Also very interesting! You were an SLR guy before you got your Leica?! I remember you selling off your canon f-1 haha thanks a ton nick, keep up the great work as well!!
KingJvpes i loved slr’s, and honestly I hated rangefinders before the Leica. All of them I had ever used had broke on me before I could get the hang of it (4 Canon rangefinders, Yashica, Minolta, Kiev) . I went into Leica with expectations of hating it and selling it off, but realized that it was actually the perfect camera for me. Now I find it difficult to go back to slr.
I really love this heavy metal beast of a camera. Especially in rain, snow or cold weather. I'm not sure if the film advance lever is actually plastic - if it's plastic, it is massive plastic ;-). 15:24 The New F-1 does have a kind of hybrid shutter: Shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 1/90 sec and B are mechanically governed. So they work without battery also. 16:07 As long as the AE Motor Drive FN is NOT installed, please make sure to put in the Rewind Coupler Cover. Without it, there will be a hole left in the bottom plate that can be seen on the right, and some light might get into the film chamber.
I owned both Canon F1-NEW and Nikon F3. I got rid of the F3 6 months later. I found the F1-NEW much better. You my can feel the quality of this beast just by holding it. This camera will never die. I have also the Canon A1, FTb, and T90. All good pieces of engineering. The lenses are just splendid.This said, the F3 is still a legendary very good camera, I had good time with it during the 6 months I had it, but couldn't match up with the , F1 or the T90. Would have loved to keep it, but have enough cameras, with one unique set of Canon FD lenses, used by all my Canon camera.
I still have my Canon F-1 that I bought new as a teenager in 1976. It was my first professional camera and I used it to photograph a few weddings and for travel. At the time, I wanted the Nikon F2 but it was more expensive.
Purely emotional. Many of the Nat Geo, Life Magazine, and Fashion photographers that I admired at the time seemed to be pictured with Nikons. I thought the Nikon F2 Photomic had a unique look that was aesthetically pleasing. Years later I used a Nikon F2 Photomic in the studio and I liked the way it felt in my hands, the viewfinder, and the sound and feel of the shutter. Today I have an F2 Photomic, F3 HP, F4, and an FM2 and my favorite between them is a toss up between the FM2 and the F3 HP. I like the build and feel of the F3 HP but I find the FM2 easier to shoot because the lit up LED meter on the FM2 is easier for me to see than the F3 meter and the FM2 is lighter to carry. The Canon F-1 is still much appreciated because it is a solid, easy to use camera and has sentimental value to me. I have the original version (not the N or New version).
I own 5 Canon F1s. My first 2 are the very first series I bought in 1972. I have an F1n, an 2 F1 new. I also have motor drives to suit. I love the sound of the shutter on my F1s.
I have both and the only thing better in the F1N is the brightness and exposure information in the finder. The F3 is so much better in the hands though because the Canon grip brings your fingers closer to the lens which causes rubbing with the fingers doing the focusing, very irritating.
I enjoy your videos a lot. You have a lot of passion for photography and gear and it's beautiful to see you grow. Some great images in this vid. For me as an experienced photographer it is a great joy to see you do things your way, it's time for the wild young ones to show their goods :)
I've always wanted to have my own film camera when I was a kid just because am a sucker for designs and that sound the camera makes yaaaasss! tho I was really not into shooting back then, now that I realized but anyways . . this was a great one! I love those shots! soooo amazing! You have a very good future ahead of you and just to let you know, you're my #1 street photographer! hands down! Looking forward for more videos! peace!
Nice video... Do you know where your light leaks are coming from? You're missing the Motor Drive cover screws, there are three of them, but the one under the rewind knob is the culprit. Those screw covers are very difficult to find. Put some gaffers tape over the cassette hole and maybe over the the one on the opposite side. BTW, there is a storage spot on the motor drive to put all three covers when the motor drive is on. The big motor drive has to have all three openings, as it can rewind the film. The smaller motor drive only needs the take-up gear access. The small motor drive I believe is 8 double "A's" and the big one is 12 double "A's" and it is 5 fps. There was a third motor drive that requires an external NiCad battery pack and I believe that could pull the film at close to 9fps. That one went well with the bulk roll film back holding 250 frames. I currently have two F1's, both the New version and I have the AE Finder, Eye Level Finder, Waist Level Finder with 6x magnification, and the sports finder. Just sold one of my A1's, so now I have 3 of those. Try and FL Lens, which is the older versions of the FD's. They have stop down rings on the lens. Try an FL 55 1.2 . Cheers!
do you know how to tell the difference between the old vs new canon f1??? i wanna buy a different viewfinder for it but don’t know if it will support both old and new.
The New F-1 does have a battery, but it can operate without a battery for most shutter speeds. Something like 1/30th through 1/1000th. I forget exactly. The catch is that it cannot operate with a DEAD battery. If your battery dies, you have to remove it to access the shutter speeds cited above. Love your work. Thanks for sharing.
Owned all 3 variants from the 70s until the 90s. I ultimately sold my last F1 AE a few years back and indeed it is a tank. Add an AE Motor Drive FN, then you are really rockin.
Nice quiet shutter! My AE-1P sounds like a door slamming in comparison! Your vid convinced me. I'm going to get myself a F1. They're not that much more than an A-1 or AE-1P and they're gorgeous when they get a little brassing. Thanks!
Got a question about this camera I’m really hoping someone can help me out with it. Not sure if I’ve got the Canon F1 or the F1 or all the F1 new? Do all of these have models have aperture priority and if so how do you access this feature?
I have the F1n and the F3, it depends on the shooter actually which one is better, but the F1n is more rugged you can use it as a weapon and i don't think you can damage it by doing that. I like the needle metering better too you know right away how much over or under expose your shots are going to be. The f3 is smooth in operation, lighter and better glass and more options. Good video dude keep it up. Keep the film shooting alive! 👍🏼
Is that a 3590 scanner? What do you think of the automated 35mm feature? I have a v600 but am thinking about getting a 3590 for the automatic 35mm function.
I wish in frame 2:53? with the red parenthesis or ( ) punctuation marks would have been in color to really drive a statement to your viewers but instead, the image capture was in black and white but even funnier is that you posted a different guy wanting by! Hahahahahahaha! Man! I wish I still lived near SF! So many locations to photograph from! Great work as per usual Jonathan! Alway's look forward to your next episode! :)
I just picked up a F-1 on tuesday, this video couldnt have come out at a better time. I'm from the area man, would love to link up and shoot with you sometime
Came here to check if I want to invest in the F-1. Not only is this a good video, it makes me miss 3rd and Market Street. Lol we were probably within 4 square miles when you filmed this 😆 Downtown SF.
hello i own f1 couple years ago and i have one issue with it... reall bad. It.... mahe noises whilke shooting. After 5 years it just died ;/ Service wasnt expensive but hard to find repairer.
Been waiting for you to get your hands on one of these, good shit! I had both the New F-1 and the F3, sold the F3 and somehow ended up with six New F-1s.
They're like pokemon - you gotta catch them all!! lol. f1, f1n, f1-new, olympics editions, us navy, high speed, olive drab, etc... Don't even start with all the accessories!
Canon F1 will be my next big camera buy I think. I’ve got an A1 and love it but can’t stop checking out the New F1. Keep the vids coming , great as always.
deej807 The A1 is much lighter and has all the priority features without having to add on other attachments. However, it's not a battle tank like the F1. (If you live in a very cold climate maybe the A1 isn't for you, many shooters report the A1 shutting down.) The F1 is definitely a Pro camera while the A1 is a consumer/prosumer camera. I have both. Either will serve you well but I think the F1 will outlast other Canons simply due to its over engineering.
I think that the Canon F-1 New are the very best analog film 35mm Camera that ever was made. I have two Canon F-1 New Cameras, one very worn and one as new.
I've had an FTb, AE-1, and A-1 for many years and just picked up F-1 New a few weeks ago. My old FD breech lock lenses work just fine on the F-1, but my nFD lenses don't seem to operate at all. I can turn the aperture ring on the lens, but the diaphragm blades never leave the full open position. The same nFD lenses work just fine on my Sony A7R2 with a dumb adapter, so I must be doing something wrong when using the F-1 with these lenses. Any ideas?
Dope vid as always homie keep it up. I swear i love waist level viewfinders lol the only downside is when you want to shoot like towards the ground it gets difficult
As far as I remember, F-1 new could work without batteries, but only for exposure time between 1/60th till 1/8000th. For exposures below 1/30th you still needed a battery. Or was that applied to Canon F-1n, I couldn't tell... Anyway, I would urge you to try a third legendary camera camera from that time and class with removable viewfinder, the Pentax LX. If you have the chance to find it and money of course...
After watching your video I has a GAS attack and bought a New F1 like yours off ebay haha there a lot of wild prices out there! Keep the great videos coming.
Your F-1's missing a cap in the bottom (left side of the bottom plate). This is where the old Canon motor drives would connect up, and without covering that hole, you'll keep getting light leaks.
@@alexmorgan3435 Yes, if your wallet can take the hit, by all means, go for the "L"....there`s a good reason why at every sporting event over the last 35 years, you saw a sea of white lenses with the red stripe down in the photographer`s pit. That big glass is heavy, too !
@@blackwaterdogs4256 The only white L series lenses are the long zoom EOS lenses afaiaa, but I might be wrong. Pretty much all Canon prime and short zoom L series lenses are black.
@@alexmorgan3435 Yeah, I`m aware of that....my inference was that pretty much "all the pros use L glass". Loved my FD 85 mm f/1.2 L, but it was like having a bowling ball strapped to the camera. Switching back to the 85 f/1.8 made carrying it around a lot easier.
Day and Night. Owned both in the 80's. Still have the F1N. The A1 was an ALL electronic camera....no match needle. if the battery was dead, the camera was dead. The F1N can shoot all shutter speeds sans a battery...nevermind the interchangeable viewfinders on the F1N, but not the A1. The A1 was a "prosumer" camera. the F1N was a pro camera.
Hey, I'm just watching your video now, thanks for the review, it's helpful. Did you ever get to do the comparison between Canon New F-1 and Nikon F3 ? I can't find it but maybe I'm blind :P
Had 3 of these back in the day, still have my first one and a bunch of lenses plus motordrive. You keep calling it the F-1 New, is that an American term because I've always known it as the New F-1 which is what it is called on my original instruction manual. Whatever you call it you are right it is a tank of a camera and IMO better than the Nikon F3 and I have used both extensively Nikon was the work (military) provided camera my own was preference was the F-1, similarly the work MF camera was Hassleblad but I preferred the Bronica SQ-Ai and still have 3 of them.
There were in fact three F-1 models. The first modell was introduced in 1971, along with the hole then new FD system. That was an entirely new development in the camera industry , since up them systems grew around a camera body... with all compromises within technical development. That disadvantage was avoided with the F-1 system out of one cast. In 1976 the first model was altered in some slight design changes (film advance lever, pc-sync connection, film memory clip and some minor interior changes). That was the F-1n. In 1981 Canon designed the F-1 completely new. That was named the New F-1, and the type you see here reviewed.
I've got Canon AE-1 program , Contax 159MM and Canon F1 new. The AE1 and Contax are lighter and do 95% of what the F1 does. If you want lightweight street - go AE1 ; if you need the extra features go F1 but you'll defo pay for it with the weight difference. I agree about Canon being compelling for accessories - you can get just about anything for it cheap and most of the lenses and flashes are interchangeable between AE1 and F1. that light seal issue is easily fixed - you can buy kits on eBay to renew them. I've done that on AE1 program.
Its not pure metal, but brass or copper stamped over plastic. Kind of a precursor to later composite plastics. Used my AE-1P forever then my A-1s. Never hot an F-1 but wanted one. Note that the F-1n still works without battery in mechanical shutter mode, but with some speeds restricted and no metering. I moved to an a7 II to best use all my FD glass. I miss film.
wattup Jvpes! Ive been using the new f1 for about a year now and Im having an issue maybe you have experience with. The battery check button is down and not lifting back up. Has this ever happened to you?
Hey man, so glad you've tried the F-1, I absolutely love them, I have three! Is it possible that the light leak is coming from the base plate? I think you're meant to have a screw on cover over that motordrive coupling..
Another good video and the growth carries on. I can certainly see what you are trying to do and overall you are doing brilliant but you need to ask yourself "Why?" more often. Can I ask why you pushed Acros? Especially with the interesting light you had, you have you sacrificed tonal range for shutter speed that wasn’t really needed. People were moving, but 1/250 would have been fast enough shutter speed. Push film in low light when you have to, not when you are using the best black and white film ever made for tonal range. You might as well have kept half the film cost in your pocket and used HP5 or TriX and then developed in DD-X, you would have had comparable results for far less money. Too many young TH-camrs push film without a constructive reason beyond it sounds a cool thing to do. Your photography has grown more than anyone I can think of on TH-cam, you have a true passion in your heart but try and get some of that passion in your images. Think about the story you are telling, if you find a place that’s great for a composition rule stay there a while and wait for something or someone interesting to appear. But these people have to have a little more than a frame within a frame or a leading line. You have to get something of yourself in the image, I don’t mean a selfie. The image with the bowl would have been great if you had got closer in, the newspaper was great (allowing for light leaks). Just look at the images of Robert Frank a phenomenal story teller with his images. Think of his Rolling Stones images, they were never the glitzy superstar images other photographers got but intimate shots that told a story of human beings. You always felt he was there with them, not 50 yards away. But a lot of his best early images were not super sharp, possibly because he didn’t want to sacrifice the tonal range of his film for a faster shutter speed? You are certainly well and truly on the right road, and you definitely have more natural talent and more drive than most on TH-cam.
Personally I like the original Canon F-1!! I got an original with 3 FD primes for free and another F-1 at a thrift store for $5.00!! Great video as always keep it up with the quality content!!
josue avellaneda yep, the F1 is a cracking camera but i prefer the size and weight of the EF, its aperture priority implementation is really well thought out and i prefer the metering system of the EF. The shutter speed dial is also much better, i didnt like the dial on the F1 with the AE finder it kind of got in the way and wasnt as intuitive. Its little quirks and foibles which can sway me to one model over another, they are lovely tools its just finding the one that fits your style. Cheers, jon
Hey brother amazing video and stunning images. I am a new film shooter and I have a question though, in the daytime did you use AP/Auto mode and just let the shutter speed adjust itself while you were walking around? Or did you memorize a couple shutter speeds you needed for the sun and the shadows and then just switch it manually accordingly? Wondering which one makes better photos or if it matters. All the best man
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KingJvpes yo thanks for this I have the OG F-1 and I’ve been looking at getting one and selling my old one. 👊🏾✌🏾🤘🏾This helps a lot
What kind of scanner is that you use in the video
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epson 3590! super old and slow :)
The F1 New has a hybrid shutter, which means that it can be controlled electronically, or, without batteries, mechanically. That's the feature that makes the F1 new so unique.
The dude in the red hoodie in the red circle? You didn’t get that. Hahahaha
“got it!”…shows picture of totally different dude in black and white shot on a digital camera 😂
Nah dude it’s real, but the dude moved at lightspeed and changed his race, bag, outfit, and all that just so this guy could get a photo 🙌🏼
Don't forget that the different focussing screens provide different metering modes! Average, partial and spot metering. They can be recognized by the first letter of the focussing screen (A = average, P = Partial and S = Spot Metering).
With the power winder shutter priority shooting is also possible.
The F-1 New shutter can continue to operate if the battery fails (15:30 in the video). Removing the battery will engage the mechanical shutter mechanism and shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 1/125 plus the flash sync 1/90 will work. The shutter button does loose it’s great feel in mechanical mode but limited mechanical backup is there if needed. The FD 50mm 1.4 is a great lens. I have used it on my Fuji X-Pro2 with a Novoflex adapter. It renders very nicely and is sharp even wide open on Fuji’s crop sized sensor. I think that I prefer the way it renders compared to Fuji’s own 50mm f2.0 (but the Fuji might be sharper). Thanks for the video.
Before my m2 I rocked the F1-new and 50 1.4 combo for years. It was my go too for daily shooting, portrait and wedding work etc. An amazing camera to say the least. Loved the street work during your walk! Your work is improving by leaps and bounds! I love it!
Nick Exposed sahhh lots of love dude! Also very interesting! You were an SLR guy before you got your Leica?! I remember you selling off your canon f-1 haha thanks a ton nick, keep up the great work as well!!
KingJvpes i loved slr’s, and honestly I hated rangefinders before the Leica. All of them I had ever used had broke on me before I could get the hang of it (4 Canon rangefinders, Yashica, Minolta, Kiev) . I went into Leica with expectations of hating it and selling it off, but realized that it was actually the perfect camera for me. Now I find it difficult to go back to slr.
Nick Exposed haha that’s awesome!! Didn’t know that bout you
uh.... 2:51 guy is not the same as 2:54... what up...
right!!!
I really dig these longer videos. Also I can really see that you developed a lot in your photography lately! Awesome shots man :)
I really love this heavy metal beast of a camera. Especially in rain, snow or cold weather. I'm not sure if the film advance lever is actually plastic - if it's plastic, it is massive plastic ;-). 15:24 The New F-1 does have a kind of hybrid shutter: Shutter speeds from 1/2000 to 1/90 sec and B are mechanically governed. So they work without battery also. 16:07 As long as the AE Motor Drive FN is NOT installed, please make sure to put in the Rewind Coupler Cover. Without it, there will be a hole left in the bottom plate that can be seen on the right, and some light might get into the film chamber.
That F1 so good it changed the first pic subject! Great vid as always bro!
Santiago Castillo 😂😂😂😭 you noticed!!!
I owned both Canon F1-NEW and Nikon F3. I got rid of the F3 6 months later. I found the F1-NEW much better. You my can feel the quality of this beast just by holding it. This camera will never die. I have also the Canon A1, FTb, and T90. All good pieces of engineering. The lenses are just splendid.This said, the F3 is still a legendary very good camera, I had good time with it during the 6 months I had it, but couldn't match up with the , F1 or the T90. Would have loved to keep it, but have enough cameras, with one unique set of Canon FD lenses, used by all my Canon camera.
I still have my Canon F-1 that I bought new as a teenager in 1976. It was my first professional camera and I used it to photograph a few weddings and for travel. At the time, I wanted the Nikon F2 but it was more expensive.
qnetx haha any reason why you liked the f2 over the f-1?!
Purely emotional. Many of the Nat Geo, Life Magazine, and Fashion photographers that I admired at the time seemed to be pictured with Nikons. I thought the Nikon F2 Photomic had a unique look that was aesthetically pleasing. Years later I used a Nikon F2 Photomic in the studio and I liked the way it felt in my hands, the viewfinder, and the sound and feel of the shutter. Today I have an F2 Photomic, F3 HP, F4, and an FM2 and my favorite between them is a toss up between the FM2 and the F3 HP. I like the build and feel of the F3 HP but I find the FM2 easier to shoot because the lit up LED meter on the FM2 is easier for me to see than the F3 meter and the FM2 is lighter to carry. The Canon F-1 is still much appreciated because it is a solid, easy to use camera and has sentimental value to me. I have the original version (not the N or New version).
fun thing is that here my Canon F-1 (original model) costed more than the F2. I have bought three F2 in total these years, yet only one F-1.
Thanks for your video, I follow you since the beginning and I see your evolution in photography and it's awesome!
Hands down one of the best film photography videos I’ve seen on TH-cam. Love the breakdown before each shot.
You missed that the F1N power winder added SHUTTER PRIORITY mode. Not to mention vertical controls. I have shot one since the 80's.
Love the brass showing through. That has been a used and loved cameras
I own 5 Canon F1s. My first 2 are the very first series I bought in 1972. I have an F1n, an 2 F1 new. I also have motor drives to suit. I love the sound of the shutter on my F1s.
No need to compare the Canon F1 New vs. the Nikon F3. They are both great cameras. I recommend getting both.
I got both because I couldn't decide and figured I'd just re-sell the one I ended up using less... That was a year ago and I haven't sold either...
I've owned both and I agree, both are legendary.
I have both and the only thing better in the F1N is the brightness and exposure information in the finder. The F3 is so much better in the hands though because the Canon grip brings your fingers closer to the lens which causes rubbing with the fingers doing the focusing, very irritating.
Love the composition at 5:50 so much! Good work
Hey. At 5:08 how did u know that you’re well exposed?
I enjoy your videos a lot. You have a lot of passion for photography and gear and it's beautiful to see you grow. Some great images in this vid. For me as an experienced photographer it is a great joy to see you do things your way, it's time for the wild young ones to show their goods :)
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Liam Gauntlett much love brodie!! ❤️🤘🏼
dose canon f1 accept 35m lenses? if not are there mounts for camera body?
I've always wanted to have my own film camera when I was a kid just because am a sucker for designs and that sound the camera makes yaaaasss! tho I was really not into shooting back then, now that I realized but anyways . . this was a great one! I love those shots! soooo amazing! You have a very good future ahead of you and just to let you know, you're my #1 street photographer! hands down! Looking forward for more videos! peace!
Means sooo much!!! Thanks you ❤️🤘🏼
Nice video... Do you know where your light leaks are coming from? You're missing the Motor Drive cover screws, there are three of them, but the one under the rewind knob is the culprit. Those screw covers are very difficult to find. Put some gaffers tape over the cassette hole and maybe over the the one on the opposite side. BTW, there is a storage spot on the motor drive to put all three covers when the motor drive is on. The big motor drive has to have all three openings, as it can rewind the film. The smaller motor drive only needs the take-up gear access. The small motor drive I believe is 8 double "A's" and the big one is 12 double "A's" and it is 5 fps. There was a third motor drive that requires an external NiCad battery pack and I believe that could pull the film at close to 9fps. That one went well with the bulk roll film back holding 250 frames.
I currently have two F1's, both the New version and I have the AE Finder, Eye Level Finder, Waist Level Finder with 6x magnification, and the sports finder. Just sold one of my A1's, so now I have 3 of those. Try and FL Lens, which is the older versions of the FD's. They have stop down rings on the lens. Try an FL 55 1.2 .
Cheers!
do you know how to tell the difference between the old vs new canon f1??? i wanna buy a different viewfinder for it but don’t know if it will support both old and new.
on a camera that old be sure to check the foam seals on the back, pretty easy to replace it, get the foam from ebay.
The New F-1 does have a battery, but it can operate without a battery for most shutter speeds. Something like 1/30th through 1/1000th. I forget exactly. The catch is that it cannot operate with a DEAD battery. If your battery dies, you have to remove it to access the shutter speeds cited above. Love your work. Thanks for sharing.
Some really impressive shots here. Great job!
What is the film scanner you used in your video? Also I compare the canon A1 to canon's 5d.
Did you ever find out what kind of scanner that was?
Epson Perfection V350 flatbed scanner
@@gabeldn Which is a super crappy scanner
Which focus screen do you have on your F1?
Ohhh! nice! This is a Canon newF-1 !!!
i like this camera , too .
Owned all 3 variants from the 70s until the 90s. I ultimately sold my last F1 AE a few years back and indeed it is a tank. Add an AE Motor Drive FN, then you are really rockin.
Nice photos, you're getting better with each video.
Nice quiet shutter! My AE-1P sounds like a door slamming in comparison! Your vid convinced me. I'm going to get myself a F1.
They're not that much more than an A-1 or AE-1P and they're gorgeous when they get a little brassing. Thanks!
Got a question about this camera I’m really hoping someone can help me out with it. Not sure if I’ve got the Canon F1 or the F1 or all the F1 new? Do all of these have models have aperture priority and if so how do you access this feature?
I have the F1n and the F3, it depends on the shooter actually which one is better, but the F1n is more rugged you can use it as a weapon and i don't think you can damage it by doing that. I like the needle metering better too you know right away how much over or under expose your shots are going to be. The f3 is smooth in operation, lighter and better glass and more options. Good video dude keep it up. Keep the film shooting alive! 👍🏼
Can anyone help with the F-1 batteries. i can’t seem to find a battery that fits
What is that scanner @ 12:24?
This is your best video! I like the insights you give, continue to give your composition tips :)
Is that a 3590 scanner? What do you think of the automated 35mm feature? I have a v600 but am thinking about getting a 3590 for the automatic 35mm function.
I wish in frame 2:53? with the red parenthesis or ( ) punctuation marks would have been in color to really drive a statement to your viewers but instead, the image capture was in black and white but even funnier is that you posted a different guy wanting by! Hahahahahahaha! Man! I wish I still lived near SF! So many locations to photograph from! Great work as per usual Jonathan! Alway's look forward to your next episode! :)
I just picked up a F-1 on tuesday, this video couldnt have come out at a better time. I'm from the area man, would love to link up and shoot with you sometime
Without a doubt one of the best videos I believe you have made. I love the longer video, cannot wait for the next vid!
Came here to check if I want to invest in the F-1. Not only is this a good video, it makes me miss 3rd and Market Street. Lol we were probably within 4 square miles when you filmed this 😆 Downtown SF.
Just got my dad's old F-1. Can't wait to try it out!!
hello i own f1 couple years ago and i have one issue with it... reall bad. It.... mahe noises whilke shooting. After 5 years it just died ;/ Service wasnt expensive but hard to find repairer.
Super sick shots man - keep these coming!
Great video, great images. I really enjoy watching .
Been waiting for you to get your hands on one of these, good shit! I had both the New F-1 and the F3, sold the F3 and somehow ended up with six New F-1s.
Dylan LeMieux yooooo what!?! That’s crazy! 😂😂
They're like pokemon - you gotta catch them all!! lol. f1, f1n, f1-new, olympics editions, us navy, high speed, olive drab, etc... Don't even start with all the accessories!
Canon F1 will be my next big camera buy I think. I’ve got an A1 and love it but can’t stop checking out the New F1. Keep the vids coming , great as always.
deej807 The A1 is much lighter and has all the priority features without having to add on other attachments. However, it's not a battle tank like the F1. (If you live in a very cold climate maybe the A1 isn't for you, many shooters report the A1 shutting down.) The F1 is definitely a Pro camera while the A1 is a consumer/prosumer camera. I have both. Either will serve you well but I think the F1 will outlast other Canons simply due to its over engineering.
Hp5@1600.... My man! That’s a great formula.
You have a lightmeter in the camera right?
I think that the Canon F-1 New are the very best analog film 35mm Camera that ever was made. I have two Canon F-1 New Cameras, one very worn and one as new.
I've had an FTb, AE-1, and A-1 for many years and just picked up F-1 New a few weeks ago. My old FD breech lock lenses work just fine on the F-1, but my nFD lenses don't seem to operate at all. I can turn the aperture ring on the lens, but the diaphragm blades never leave the full open position. The same nFD lenses work just fine on my Sony A7R2 with a dumb adapter, so I must be doing something wrong when using the F-1 with these lenses. Any ideas?
Dope vid as always homie keep it up. I swear i love waist level viewfinders lol the only downside is when you want to shoot like towards the ground it gets difficult
WreckFilm yea bro that’s probably the hardest thing to get used to haha.
You’re gonna have to start #CanonGang soon! There are probably more of us than most of the others out here! Good review on a dope camera!
John Wilkinson I have canon gang shirts for sale :)))))
KingJvpes Wha? No! Damn! Why didn’t I know that?
Wait... can you rewind the film like that in this camera? i thought that was for double expousures =/
Is the f-1 better than the a-1?! when I get into film I wanna start with something bomb af
As far as I remember, F-1 new could work without batteries, but only for exposure time between 1/60th till 1/8000th. For exposures below 1/30th you still needed a battery. Or was that applied to Canon F-1n, I couldn't tell...
Anyway, I would urge you to try a third legendary camera camera from that time and class with removable viewfinder, the Pentax LX. If you have the chance to find it and money of course...
After watching your video I has a GAS attack and bought a New F1 like yours off ebay haha there a lot of wild prices out there! Keep the great videos coming.
is the Canon F1 viewfinder bright enough for low light focusing ?
that satisfaction when you took that photo of the red guy in the red circle YAS
Your F-1's missing a cap in the bottom (left side of the bottom plate). This is where the old Canon motor drives would connect up, and without covering that hole, you'll keep getting light leaks.
Conner Gordon ahhhhh didn’t know that
Thank you!!
No problem! Mine had the same problem and I found the cap on eBay for $10 or so
what lens is the original for this for example ae1 lens are fd lens
The FD Series lenses came into use at the same time the F-1N was released (1981), they would be the correct choice of glass for this camera.
FD L Series lenses.
@@alexmorgan3435 Yes, if your wallet can take the hit, by all means, go for the "L"....there`s a good reason why at every sporting event over the last 35 years, you saw a sea of white lenses with the red stripe down in the photographer`s pit. That big glass is heavy, too !
@@blackwaterdogs4256 The only white L series lenses are the long zoom EOS lenses afaiaa, but I might be wrong. Pretty much all Canon prime and short zoom L series lenses are black.
@@alexmorgan3435 Yeah, I`m aware of that....my inference was that pretty much "all the pros use L glass". Loved my FD 85 mm f/1.2 L, but it was like having a bowling ball strapped to the camera. Switching back to the 85 f/1.8 made carrying it around a lot easier.
What film are you using?
Please do that comparison vs the Nikon F3!!!! Great videos dude! Greetings from México ✌🏼
Will do :)
How do you download your music from TH-cam ?
so which is better A1 or F1?
Hi guys what films do you think are the best for beginners to practice? I’m using fuji c200 and this is the only film I have ever shoot
junfei ma c200 is a great film! I’d also suggest maybe Kodak ultramax? Have you tried that one out?
Where’d you get your photo album
What do you think about the Yashica MG-1?
Nice video Jypes, that F1 looks dope, Love that you can remove the viewfinder.
What scanner is that?
Is there a significant difference between the f1N and a1?
Day and Night. Owned both in the 80's. Still have the F1N. The A1 was an ALL electronic camera....no match needle. if the battery was dead, the camera was dead. The F1N can shoot all shutter speeds sans a battery...nevermind the interchangeable viewfinders on the F1N, but not the A1. The A1 was a "prosumer" camera. the F1N was a pro camera.
Jerry Milton thanks!
Hey, I'm just watching your video now, thanks for the review, it's helpful. Did you ever get to do the comparison between Canon New F-1 and Nikon F3 ? I can't find it but maybe I'm blind :P
F1 New works without battery just fine (B and from 1/125 to 1/2000 exposures), in manual and without light-meter of course
Keep them videos coming bro!
i used to have one of these canon cameras from 1980s and is very heavy camera
What type of film scanner do you use?
Had 3 of these back in the day, still have my first one and a bunch of lenses plus motordrive. You keep calling it the F-1 New, is that an American term because I've always known it as the New F-1 which is what it is called on my original instruction manual. Whatever you call it you are right it is a tank of a camera and IMO better than the Nikon F3 and I have used both extensively Nikon was the work (military) provided camera my own was preference was the F-1, similarly the work MF camera was Hassleblad but I preferred the Bronica SQ-Ai and still have 3 of them.
There were in fact three F-1 models. The first modell was introduced in 1971, along with the hole then new FD system. That was an entirely new development in the camera industry , since up them systems grew around a camera body... with all compromises within technical development. That disadvantage was avoided with the F-1 system out of one cast. In 1976 the first model was altered in some slight design changes (film advance lever, pc-sync connection, film memory clip and some minor interior changes). That was the F-1n.
In 1981 Canon designed the F-1 completely new. That was named the New F-1, and the type you see here reviewed.
Great video. Quick question, what was the Epson scanner you used in this?
would like to know as well, which epson scanner model, thanks!
I want to know it too. I have been google EPSON scanner with 35mm feeder like in this video but no luck finding it so far.
I've got Canon AE-1 program , Contax 159MM and Canon F1 new. The AE1 and Contax are lighter and do 95% of what the F1 does. If you want lightweight street - go AE1 ; if you need the extra features go F1 but you'll defo pay for it with the weight difference. I agree about Canon being compelling for accessories - you can get just about anything for it cheap and most of the lenses and flashes are interchangeable between AE1 and F1. that light seal issue is easily fixed - you can buy kits on eBay to renew them. I've done that on AE1 program.
Hey man I thinking buying a new film camera what you recommend the canon f1 or the canon ae1 program black version one
man, moustaches is what you need, no kidding)))
yeah, light leaks suck sometimes, but they work for some pictures pretty well!
Its not pure metal, but brass or copper stamped over plastic. Kind of a precursor to later composite plastics. Used my AE-1P forever then my A-1s. Never hot an F-1 but wanted one. Note that the F-1n still works without battery in mechanical shutter mode, but with some speeds restricted and no metering. I moved to an a7 II to best use all my FD glass. I miss film.
wattup Jvpes! Ive been using the new f1 for about a year now and Im having an issue maybe you have experience with. The battery check button is down and not lifting back up. Has this ever happened to you?
This is awesome. Loved it. New here and excited about your content. ✌️
Love your videos. Can’t wait to upgrade from my Pentax k1000 😃
Hey man, so glad you've tried the F-1, I absolutely love them, I have three! Is it possible that the light leak is coming from the base plate? I think you're meant to have a screw on cover over that motordrive coupling..
True story
Yes, that is correct. The light leak is not in the viewfinder.
Another good video and the growth carries on. I can certainly see what you are trying to do and overall you are doing brilliant but you need to ask yourself "Why?" more often. Can I ask why you pushed Acros? Especially with the interesting light you had, you have you sacrificed tonal range for shutter speed that wasn’t really needed. People were moving, but 1/250 would have been fast enough shutter speed. Push film in low light when you have to, not when you are using the best black and white film ever made for tonal range. You might as well have kept half the film cost in your pocket and used HP5 or TriX and then developed in DD-X, you would have had comparable results for far less money. Too many young TH-camrs push film without a constructive reason beyond it sounds a cool thing to do. Your photography has grown more than anyone I can think of on TH-cam, you have a true passion in your heart but try and get some of that passion in your images. Think about the story you are telling, if you find a place that’s great for a composition rule stay there a while and wait for something or someone interesting to appear. But these people have to have a little more than a frame within a frame or a leading line. You have to get something of yourself in the image, I don’t mean a selfie. The image with the bowl would have been great if you had got closer in, the newspaper was great (allowing for light leaks). Just look at the images of Robert Frank a phenomenal story teller with his images. Think of his Rolling Stones images, they were never the glitzy superstar images other photographers got but intimate shots that told a story of human beings. You always felt he was there with them, not 50 yards away. But a lot of his best early images were not super sharp, possibly because he didn’t want to sacrifice the tonal range of his film for a faster shutter speed? You are certainly well and truly on the right road, and you definitely have more natural talent and more drive than most on TH-cam.
Mark Harris great advice, I’m taking it! Thanks for taking the time to teach!
Mark Harris Great Advice!
That camera is just wow! It could change a white guy to a black one around 2:50 :D
Personally I like the original Canon F-1!! I got an original with 3 FD primes for free and another F-1 at a thrift store for $5.00!! Great video as always keep it up with the quality content!!
Zakk Brown duddddeee you got a freakin steak good stuff!!!! And also thank you man, I really appreciate it’
Superb camera. I sold mine a while back and bought the Canon EF. Love the solid feel and they are still relatively cheap. Cheers, jon
Jon Burtoft you gave an f-1 up for EF ? WHAT!!
josue avellaneda yep, the F1 is a cracking camera but i prefer the size and weight of the EF, its aperture priority implementation is really well thought out and i prefer the metering system of the EF. The shutter speed dial is also much better, i didnt like the dial on the F1 with the AE finder it kind of got in the way and wasnt as intuitive. Its little quirks and foibles which can sway me to one model over another, they are lovely tools its just finding the one that fits your style. Cheers, jon
Hey brother amazing video and stunning images. I am a new film shooter and I have a question though, in the daytime did you use AP/Auto mode and just let the shutter speed adjust itself while you were walking around? Or did you memorize a couple shutter speeds you needed for the sun and the shadows and then just switch it manually accordingly? Wondering which one makes better photos or if it matters. All the best man
does the aperture priority mode work without the head?
Hey! Love the video.
What negative scanner was that Epson?
Did you ever find out what kind of scanner that was?
@@jerrysoh619 epson 3590
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Are you using a go pro?
What scanner do you use ?