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From: richard@sdcsvax.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Replacing my Canon A1 - suggestions?
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Date: Tue, 10-Apr-84 21:23:32 EST
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I own two Canon F-1s (one is an F-1n, the other the "new"
F-1).  The old F-1 is primarily used in an Oceanic 35
Underwater Housing, the new F-1 for topside photos.  I have put
hundreds of rolls through the old F-1, and have NEVER had any
problems with it.  It has been exposed to salt spray (almost as
much as I have), sub-zero temperatures and other, more subtle
forms of abuse.

Needless to say, I'm a big fan of the F-1.  I find the extra
ruggedness and the "system" approach worth the extra weight
(U/W photography is easier with a speed/sports finder).

When the new F-1 came out, I felt that Canon had not incorporated
up-to-date technology.  When I compared it to the Nikon F-3, I
understood why.  The Canon F-1 is still a solid brass body, and
is in its heart still a manual camera.  It FEELS great.  The newer
cameras (e.g. the F-3, the A-1) just feel cheaper.