I found my first E.P mark on a Canon F-1

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More about the E.P mark on Japanese-made cameras and lenses (1953-1977)

The Original Canon EF

July 5, 2024July 5, 2024Chris and Carol Leave a comment

A 35mm SLR from Canon in the mid 1970s. It’s a close cousin to the more famous Canon F-1.

If you can find a nice working EF it’s a keeper in any Canon collection. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Canon’s Super Fast FD lens

December 2, 2023December 2, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

From 1972, an early chrome nose model of this desirable lens.

It’s super clean too – near perfect optics. A tribute to Canon’s lens designers.

Rare Canon FD 55mm f/1.2 Lens
First Version Chrome Nose 1972
w/ Canon Front and Rear Caps
– Mint Condition
– Fully Tested
– 7 elements/5 groups
– 58mm filter mount

SN 26473
M105 Date Code (OCT 1972)

This excellent lens is in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

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Comments are always welcomed as I’ve learned quite a bit from reader feedback. As always, thanks for stopping by, and while you’re at it, feel free to visit my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com (CC Design Studios hosted by Etsy). – Chris Whelan

Canon Motor Drive MF – for the original Canon F-1

November 27, 2023November 27, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

When collecting classic Canon gear from the seventies, the Mother Drive MF is a desirable addition for the original Canon F-1 (after serial number 200000) – not the later Canon New F-1 (1981). I’ve added this beautiful motor drive in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com

It is in mint condition and is fully functional. Capable of shooting at up to 3.5 fps!

It is a beautiful example of extraordinary Canon design and engineering.

Shown here mounted to my F-1 and Servo EE finder. BTW, the finder is also available in my camera shop.

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Canon ‘Super Set’

November 20, 2023November 20, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

I’ve decided to part with some of the more important cameras in my collection and this set certainly qualifies.

None better… Canon F-1 ‘Super Set’. Canon F-1 body (1978), Canon FD 55mm f1.2 Chrome Nose lens (1972), Canon Motor Drive MF with Grip MF, and finally a Canon Servo EE Finder. Everything is part of my collection and everything is working as designed. A tribute to Canon’s designers and engineers.
I’ll be listing this set soon in my camera shop at www.ccstudio2380.com

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High Speed Fun!

October 27, 2023October 27, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Canon AE Motor Drive FN for the Canon New F-1 which was released in 1981 as a follow-up to the hyper-successful original F-1 from 1971 and an update in 1976 (or so).

Mint condition and fully tested – ready for you!

Eats film and batteries (12 AAs at a time)!

If you’re looking for a way to take your film photography to another level then check my motor drive out in my camera shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com – Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Canon Interval Timer L

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

It is a nice little accessory for unmanned photography especially when using the Canon Servo EE Finder. Settings are from 1/2 second to 3 minutes. Using a 36-exposure roll one could capture a time-lapse of up to 1 hour and 48 minutes.

Shown here mounted on the Canon Motor Drive MF.

TEM where ‘T’ is through-the-lens metering. ‘E’ is electric eye control of exposure. ‘M’ is motor drive.

My Canon F-1 from 1978 with the Canon Motor Drive MF.

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Nikon F2A and Canon F-1

July 10, 2023July 10, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Can you say the Canon is a bit more “compact”?
Both camera systems are products of the 1970s and the design esthetic is classic and clean for the era. Side-by-side the differences are obvious. The Nikon’s metered prism (DP-11) is much larger and taller than the eye-level prism on the Canon (which was the standard prism since its introduction in 1971) and the motor drive is taller on the F2A but wider on the F-1. Which is your favorite? Another difference – is that Canon’s exposure (light) meter was built into the body of the camera vice being located in the prism like it is on the Nikon.

Without batteries in the motor drive the Nikon tips the scales at a hefty 1,520 grams.

Same situation for the Canon (no motor drive batteries) but somehow there are over 5 ounces of additional weight in the F-1.

More comparisons of these two popular professional system cameras in greater detail soon. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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wordless wednesday

April 19, 2023April 19, 2023Chris and Carol Leave a comment

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Canon Booster T Finder

December 3, 2022December 4, 2022Chris and Carol Leave a comment

Here is a very nice early version of this important accessory from Canon for the original Canon F-1.

Canon Booster T Finder for the Canon F-1
– Mint in Box w/ Leather Case,
Connecting Cord, New Battery, Prism Cover
– Fully Tested – 1 Owner

The Booster T Finder, interchangeable with the
F-1 pentagonal prism section reads precise
exposures with its electronic timer under
extremely dim lighting conditions. It is
effective for photomicrography, macro-
photography, and when shooting indoors
or night scenes where timed exposures
are necessary.

It will complete as pictured. The leather case
is in near-perfect condition as is the finder
itself. The Canon connecting cord 6V 2B is
also in excellent condition and is the correct
cord for the finder. The finder is powered
by an easy-to-find A544 6V alkaline battery
which I’ve included.

This finder was a key part of my Canon F-1 collection
that I’m now downsizing.

The case is in exceptionally nice condition.

The battery test indicates all is up and running.

The Booster T Finder replaces the eye-level pentaprism finder on the Canon F-1.

Shown here with the standard eye-level finder removed from the original F-1.

If you’re interested in adding this interesting F-1 accessory to your own Canon collection then pop on over to my online shop at http://www.ccstudio2380.com where I’m having a nice sale on everything at 10% off for a limited time. Thanks for stopping by, Chris

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Category Canon F-1

I found my first E.P mark on a Canon F-1

The Original Canon EF

Canon’s Super Fast FD lens

Canon Motor Drive MF – for the original Canon F-1

Canon ‘Super Set’

High Speed Fun!

Canon Interval Timer L

Nikon F2A and Canon F-1

wordless wednesday

Canon Booster T Finder