ironman01 Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 Hi all, I am a new member. I recently bought a Canon Speed Finder FN for my camera. Unfortunately it did not come with the plastic slide on cover plate. I have searched eBay and sent messages to a number of dealers but have had no luck in sourcing this part. Can anyone help me? Thanks, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_bielecki1 Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 I only have one. I do believe Canon used the same bottom cover on all of the F-1N's viewfinders. Unfortunately, they're small and easily lost. Most are probably tucked away at the bottom of some old camera case that hasn't been used in years. Only advice is to keep checking eBay, or find somebody to 3-D print one. Or fashion a substitute out of cardboard or something. As they say, necessity is the mother of invention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orsetto Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 (edited) You'll probably need to fabricate your own cover from cardboard or plastic sheeting. Perhaps build one up from a couple layers of foam core, or cut one from a small plastic container base (like you find for spices at the dollar store). The original fitted plastic covers are extremely scarce, to the point I can't even find a part name or part number via web search. Canon New F-1 finders have sort of an odd base dimension/configuration that doesn't quite match up with the finder dust caps of competing brands, otherwise I'd suggest trying a prism base cap from Nikon, Minolta, Topcon or Exakta (not that those are easily found, either, or cheap when you do- typically $25 - $50). The closest approximation to Canon New F-1 footprint would be Nikon F4 prism base covers: you could try asking an eBay seller to measure the inside dimensions to see if its close enough to work for your speed finder (i.e. this one). Edited February 2, 2021 by orsetto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck909 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 If you are US located, try this place. They have all sorts of odd ball parts. HOME - Central Camera Co. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Peri Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 If you are US located, try this place. They have all sorts of odd ball parts. HOME - Central Camera Co. Hmm... seems all you can buy are Central Camera tee shirts... http://bayouline.com/o2.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck909 Posted February 7, 2021 Share Posted February 7, 2021 Hmm... seems all you can buy are Central Camera tee shirts... http://bayouline.com/o2.gif Dang - I thought they were back up and running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Dang - I thought they were back up and running! We still hope. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck909 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Great Store - that, and Altman's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_kushner2 Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 I may have an extra one if still need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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