gene_molnar

<p>I have just recently purchased a Canon F-1 Motor Drive MF. After I removed it from the shipping box, I pressed the battery check button and the light came on. I then attached the drive to my Canon F-1 and it advanced one frame with a solid response --- then nothing; the battery check light still came on when depressed. I then tried the drive on 3 other Canon F-1 cameras with no response from the drive or the battery check light. I open the battery compartment and the batteries where loaded according to instructions. I then removed the batteries the drive shipped with and installed a fresh set of Duracell Alkaline batteries in the same configuration, but no response from the battery check light and no response from the motor drive when tried to take a picture. I also checked the battery contacts and there was no corrosion. I also set the film to counter and tried C and S configuration and shutter speed to 2000. Any ideas on how I can gets the motor drive to work?<br> Cordially,<br> Gene</p>

<p>Hi Jim,<br> I've recovered from my allergic reaction to the antibiotics doctors gave me and I'm doing well. However, I cannot say the same for my Canon F-! Motor Drive MF. After I removed it from the shipping box, I pressed the battery check button and the light came on. I then attached the drive to my Canon F-1 and it advanced one frame with a solid response --- then nothing; the battery check light still came on when depressed. I then tried the drive on 3 other Canon F-1 cameras with no response from the drive or the battery check light. I open the battery compartment and the batteries where loaded according to your previous instructions. I then removed the batteries the drive shipped with and installed a fresh set of Duracell Alkaline batteries in the same configuration, but no response from the battery check light and no response from the motor drive when tried to take a picture. Can you help?</p>

Hi Jim, thsnks for feed back on battery positions. I will try it once I recovery from an allergic reaction to antibitic.

Does anyone the AA battery sequence on Canon F-1 Motor Drive MF model? I've tried several variation but still does work. I'm sure the math combition of + - or ++, --, -+ are incredbly large...so I help! The manual on line from Canon is worthless. Thanks in advance for your help.

<p>Does anyone know the sequence of installing the AA batteries on a Canon F-1 Motor Drive MF?<br> Thanks,<br> Gene</p>

<p>Thank you both for taking the time to provide with the requested information on F1 camera repairs. I will try to make contact with individuals tomorrow.<br> Cordially, <br> Gene </p>

<p>I had a Canon F1 overseas in the early 1970s and through a shipping error I never received when I got back to the United States. I recently received a new digital Canon DSLR and went online looking for additional lenses for it. This sparked my memory of he Canon F1, so I went to ebay and was delighted to find a number of F1s for sale, on a bid basis. I was able to win one bid on an F1, but was disappointed when it arrived as to the condition of the camera and the description by the seller. I emailed Abilene Camera for assistance but found they no longer repair or refurbish the Canon F1s.<br> Can anyone let me know of any companies or individuals who are in reputable circumstances who can repair and refurbish the Canon F1 cameras?<br> Cordially,<br> Gene </p>