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<p>Hi<br>

Just wondering if any body knows where I can get my Canon F1-N serviced well for a reasonable price in the UK?<br>

Thanks<br>

Adam</p>

<p>Am I right in thinking that my FD 50mm 1.4 would be 100mm on Micro 4/3? 24mm - 48mm etc?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Any particular model you would recommend? I was looking at the EP 1 and the EP 2 from olympus. EP 2 sounds more likely with the accessory port.</p>

<p>Hi, looking to get a 4/3 camera for use along side my Canon F1N using my existing FD system lenses. What would you recommend? I'm used to using a manual SLR in full manual mode and would be using the camera mainly in this way. I'd be shooting B+W and colour equally, possibly more colour as I use my F1 for B+W film.<br>

Thanks<br>

Adam</p>

<p>James, when using your spot meter where to you meter from? Main subject? Mid tones of the scene? Multiple readings?<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Rick, I'll have to see how the shots in which the main subject was smaller than the partial metering area turn out before I decide which screen to use as standard. I used the partial metering screen today but have the spot metering screen on the way. If I carry both, I'll have the option to swap screens, time frame for the shot permitting.</p>

<p>Michael, thanks. Even though the needles were not perfectly aligned i doubt they were even out half a stop, I'll have to try setting between aperture values. I'll be processing the negatives Monday, then printing some photos in the dark room on Friday. Before then I'll get some slide film and shoot that.</p>

<p>It was only when I was tying to use the camera with the lens wide open that I couldn't line up the needles perfectly, if I used it by lining up the needles primarily I had no problems what so ever. I'd much rather have full manual control any day over aperture priority any way.</p>

<p>So I just got back from shooting my first roll of film (HP5+) through my newly acquired F1N, and i thoroughly enjoyed it. Compared to this camera my old A1 is a toy.<br>

i did find it quite difficult to get the meter needle and aperture needle exactly matching all of the time, but not too far out, so i imagine things will be ok once i develop the film. Can't wait to get my spot metering screen through too for really being able to pin down the metering on my subjects when the partial metering is just too wide.</p>

<p>What metering patterns do you use in your New F1s and why?</p>

<p>Received my F1-N this morning, it's a beauty! And have a Spot metering screen on the way.<br>

One thing though, there's is quite a lot of dust on the mirror, what's the best way to get this off? I've heard that the surface of the mirror is easily damaged and marked. I don't want to damage the camera. I've not had this problem on my other cameras, thanks.</p>

 

<p>Ok, my F1N is on it's way to me now. Any one have any idea where I'd be able to find a SE screen for it?<br>

Thanks<br>

Adam</p>

<p>Has anyone had any issues with metering on the F1N? I don't want to buy a duff one.<br>

Thanks<br>

Adam</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

<p>Are the screens from the F1 an d F1n compatible with the F1-N and visa verse?<br>

Thanks again<br>

Adam</p>

<p>Thanks people</p>

<p>Cool, ok, all my lenses are breechlock any way. I take it you just gauge the aperture by the position of the needle in the viewfinder (as well as being able the check on the lens it's self).<br>

Thanks</p>

<p>Nice one James thanks. Can you see the aperture of the lens in the viewfinder of the standard finder with the F1-N?<br>

Thanks<br>

Adam</p>

<p>Hi, finally going to get my F1-N. Just wondering what all the different viewfinders do and what types of metering the different focusing screens allow.<br>

Thanks<br>

Adam</p>

<p>Will do, not off for a while yet though</p>

<p>Thanks Phillip, I'm saving my pennies for a F1N with the standard eye level finder and the standard 12% metering focusing screen. And for a complete CLA too, although that's gonna cost me nearly as much as the body it self. At least I'll be sure its working as well as it should.<br>

Thanks for all your help<br>

Adam</p>

<p>If i was to go with one of the earlier 2 f1s where would i find in the UK and what battery would i need to replace the old 1.3v mercury so that the meter will work correctly with no adjustment?<br>

Thanks<br>

Adam</p>

<p>I hear they are very good. You may find this helpful -> http://www.fdreview.com/lens-review.php?itemid=110</p>

<p>One more query for you all. Will i still be able to use my Speedlite 199 A flash with the F1N? If not it's not an issue, i'm keeping hold of my A1 any way.<br>

Thanks<br>

Adam</p>

<p>How weather proofed are the breach lock FD lenses?<br>

Thanks</p>