mwmcbroom Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 (edited) It seems to me that, given the EF's intended audience, an eveready case would have been made for it -- and one of the leather ones, too. Not the pressed paper stuff that deteriorates over time. But given the EF's relatively low production numbers, perhaps these cases are rare. I have three EFs, none of which came to me with a case. Serial numbers and date codes are: 235545 / O1114 (November, 1974) 299413 / Has film in it. 392118 / Q1131 (November, 1976) I've always just liked the looks of the EF -- it's one of Canon's most handsome cameras, IMO. But I've never been a big fan of its metering method, which is pretty much the same as the AE-1's, AE-1P's, and A-1's. Centerweighted with a slight lower than center emphasis. This type of metering method is fine for general photography using print film. But if one is shooting slides, one must be continually vigilant with respect to light sources within the frame. Strong light sources will cause the camera to stop the lens down too far (when shooting in Shutter Priority), or the meter will indicate too small of an aperture when shooting in manual mode. It is for this reason why I have always preferred the FTb and original F-1, which meters only within a 12% rectangle, visible on the focusing screen. Because metering occurs only within this rectangle, it is possible to position it, or move it around to average a scene, such that correct exposure can be obtained, which is crucial when shooting with slide film. I can only assume that Canon decided on the averaging meter because of the Shutter Priority mode. To me, this has always been an erroneous decision on their part. Both the EF and all the A-series cameras would have benefited greatly if Canon would have stayed true to a partial metering method. They did finally realize its importance when they developed the T70. It's partial metering pattern is one of the big reasons why I really like the T70 a lot. More than my A-1 in fact. Nonetheless, I remain a big fan of the EF for lots of other reasons. Not the least of which is it is simply a pleasure to look at. Edited January 19, 2018 by mwmcbroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominik_m Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 Hiya, It looks like there was an eveready case for EF, there is one camera and case ( although very tatty) for sale on eBay. Auction number is 122926040313 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_hartemink Posted January 22, 2018 Share Posted January 22, 2018 A solution for the eveready case could be the case for the New F-1 called N.F-1 S. It fits the New F-1 (but not with the AE finder), the original F-1 and the EF like a glove. It’s secret is that it doesn’t have a tripod receptacle, making life much easier. I happen to own one, it still looks like new with no deterioration as some other cases have. Oh yeah, the interior is dressed with lush black velvet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vlad_stan Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 EF - s/n: 261184, 02/1975, microprism only Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmuseum Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Don't know if these detail was already discussed in the posts missing from this thread: There are two different versions of the ON/OFF switch. “Old” switch: “New” switch: EF 2119XX, O114, microprism, “old” switchEF 2448XX, O1216, microprism, “old” switchEF 2624XX, P... (numbers illegible), microprism, “old” switchEF 4002XX, Q1231, split-image, “new” switchEF 4208XX, Q628 (? – hardly legible), split-image, “new” switch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_bielecki1 Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 Interesting. I wonder why Canon went through the time and expense for such a minor change to the "on/off" switch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timwitt Posted June 9, 2018 Author Share Posted June 9, 2018 In spite of itself, the thread survives, ten years later. Where have the years gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwmcbroom Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Indicative of the unwavering popularity of such a cool old classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven_endo Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) As others have found, Canon DID make/sell an eveready case for the EF. Unfortunately, it WAS made of that pressed paper stuff. However, that pressed paper covered a steel frame for the lower half so it is possible to re-cover it in leather, which is what I did. Because I never liked the floppy up-and-over top cover I wasnt concerned that the top half had crumbled away. I like to use just the bottom half because it protects the camera body from my often sweaty palms and also gives the camera a nice padded thickness that I find more comfortable than gripping the bare body. Edited June 15, 2018 by steven_endo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
javier_gonzalez Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Serial number: 317182: split-image and microprism screen, old switch Serial number 334032: split-image and microprism screen, new switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_friend Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 I found this thread to be very interesting and have had it bookmarked for several years. Thanks to every one. Here's my EF collection. My first EF was purchased new in the spring of 1976. It was split screen. I don't have that one anymore. #118***/0306 MP #211***/01015 MP #302***/P621 SS #328***/Q325 SS #399***/Q1231 SS #406***/R232 SS #416***/R732 SS They all work great. I always liked the FD lenses. Thanks again, Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Crowe Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 I started photography with an AE-1P for a couple of years and quickly got the T-90 in 1986 which got me past the EOS film stage. A couple of years before going digital I did a ton of FD research and determined the back up camera that I thought would be most useful and fun was the EF. I don't remember all the ins and outs, but it did more of what I wanted than any of the F-1 models, and with a one of the F-1 models I had to add so many optional pieces to get what I needed. I never did get one, so it is a joy that I missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berntsonvisen Posted June 21, 2019 Share Posted June 21, 2019 Interesting thread My EFs: 279015 / P620 / June 1975 - microprism screen - old switch 361025 / Q628 / June 1976 - split screen - new switch 369581 / Q730 / July 1976 - split screen - new switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougartus Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 My EF bodies 401963 - R231 - split screen - new switch 423623 - Q225M - split screen - new switch This is the highest EF serial number I’ve never seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary_brook1 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I've owned my EF for a long time, but I can't remember where I bought it, obviously used but very clean. It is a split screen and new switch, serial number 386354 with Q1137 so November 1976. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO911 Posted December 27, 2022 Share Posted December 27, 2022 Interesting thread, indeed. My 3 EF´s (4th is on the way...) love this camera! 220262 / has Film in it / microprism screen 360378 / Q629 / split screen 412587 / R632 / split screen Arno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO911 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 As of Dec, 28th, 2022, there is an EF with the highest number I have seen so far for sale on ebay in Germany. 502086 Unfortunately the date code is not legible. Wonder what the "last" EF was and when it was built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_bielecki1 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 (edited) The EF probably lingered into 1977. Once the AE-1 came out, there was little reason to keep it around. Edit: Peter Dechert, of Canon rangefinder fame, also wrote a book on Canon SLR's. He states that the production of the EF was from July, 1973 until July, 1977. No serial numbers or production data was listed. Edited December 29, 2022 by jim_bielecki1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO911 Posted January 4, 2023 Share Posted January 4, 2023 Just in...😀 298970 / P922 / split screen / old switch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhitegeog Posted January 8, 2023 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Here's all the PDF files I have on the EF in my archive - happy to share these. Where I originally got these from third parties, there are no copyright issues for personal use. Canon EF camera.pdf CanonEFRepairManual783586.1159789665.pdf EF brochure.pdf EF dealer leaflet.pdf EF dealers leaflet 2.pdf ef-manual.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO911 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 @ gwhitegeog would like to download the EF files, but the links don´t work...any ideas? Thanks, Arno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhitegeog Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Not sure - all looks okay from my end - some seem to have been downloaded already... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO911 Posted January 9, 2023 Share Posted January 9, 2023 Thanks for the reply. Looks like this has something to do with my location...I am based in Germany. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO911 Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 (edited) Just got this one, high mileage EF. Purchased it mainly to satisfy my curiosity how it looks from the inside. 😀 And for parts maybe. (PO ripped it apart, not me...) Might as well try to get her back together and working again. 🤔 252850 / P11x (01/1975) / microprism Edited January 13, 2023 by PO911 Changed text Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PO911 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 I am still wondering, how the f-stop-metering (position of needle in viewfinder) is transformed into the correct aperture setting on the lens? Has to be some sort of delicate mechanics. Anybody here can explain this? Thanks, Arno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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