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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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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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
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Chasing classic camera bits and pieces.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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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.
1970s heavyweights.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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Here is my original F-1 from 1978 purchased new at the Navy Exchange in Yokohama, Japan. I later added the Motor Drive MF and the Canon FD 55mm f1.2 lens.
Canon film-eater with fast glass!
Photographed – Fujifilm X-T2 with Fujinon XF 18-55mm f2.8-4 R LM OIS zoom lens at f10, 1/8 at ISO 800
Lighting – Single 4-foot LED set at 4000K placed directly overhead.
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A classic Canon accessory.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.Mint 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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Camera – Canon F-1 with Canon FD 24mm f2.8 lens on Kodak Kodacolor 25 color slide film.
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On the road in Yokohama 1978. Canon F-1 with Canon FD 80-200 f4 lens on Kodak Kodachrome 64.
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The Canon F-1 was released in 1971 and represented Canon’s first professional level 35mm single-lens reflex camera. This beautiful set is from 1972 and features a Canon FD 50mm f1.4 lens.
Complete kit including the correct first edition instruction booklet.Chrome nose Canon lenses are my favorite.Early models do not have the film reminder slot on the rear of the film door. Early serial numbers in the 1xxxxx range are your assurances that it’s an early model.
Chasing an early model Canon F-1 has become a bit harder as these cameras are now over 50 years old. Finding one with an original chrome-nosed Canon lens is even harder but certainly worth the effort. Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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Hi all – I’ve added some very interesting items to my online camera shop hosted by Etsy at http://www.ccstudio2380.com
Thanks for stopping by! – Chris
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
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