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7 minutes ago, jim_bielecki1 said:
A waist-level finder for the original F-1 will not fit onto a New F-1. Can't comment on using a new F-1 waist-level finder on a new F-1.
If you want to use your F-1 like a TLR, just take off the standard viewfinder and look down at the focusing screen. Since you're using a 20mm lens, just scale focus. I've done this plenty of times with my F-1. A great way to take candid street photography pics.
Thanks Jim, that's helpful. I wasn't sure if I could use the camera without a finder (without the focussing screen falling out). Scale focussing and using an incident meter is how I work already, so that part is familiar. No finder at all may be what I decide to do.
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Hi all,
Can someone confirm whether the old style F1 waist level finder will an F1 New? OR Can I view the image while having the camera 1-2 feet away from my face, using the new style waist level finder found on an F-1 New?
I'd like to use an FD camera the same way I might a TLR - with the camera closer to my waist, maybe 1-2 feet away from my eye. I focus using only the distance scale, on a 20mm lens, so close detailed viewing isn't a priority. I don't want to have the camera up to my eye, like I do my A-1. This is for an upcoming trip to Mexico City, where I want to photograph but while still giving the appearance of being aware of my surroundings.
Thanks, Anthony
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F1 waist level finder compatibility
in Canon FD Mount
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Good to know - very reassuring - thanks!