Name: Canon Film Chamber 250 for F-1
Brand: Canon
SKU: UCA-11-FC250-4 13830
Price: 188.1 USD
Availability: InStock

Displays noticeable wear including visible dings and scratches. Fully operational and includes all items shown in the listing photos. Glass elements may have slight imperfections not affecting image quality. The actual item for sale is pictured unless specifically noted otherwise. The condition rating applies to the core item and not any accessories.

Canon Film Chamber 250 for F-1 extends shooting capacity for the classic Canon system. Perfect for collectors and film shooters—shop now.

The Canon F-1 was a groundbreaking professional 35mm single-lens reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1971, designed to compete directly with the Nikon F and F2. Featuring a robust, fully mechanical design with interchangeable components, the F-1 offered unprecedented flexibility for professional photographers. Its modular system allowed for customization with different viewfinders, focusing screens, and backs, making it adaptable to various photographic needs.

A legendary professional-grade 35mm SLR camera that set new standards for modular design and reliability in the early 1970s.

Camera can function without batteries, except for the light meter, ensuring reliability in any condition.

Fully Mechanical Operation

Interchangeable viewfinders, focusing screens, and backs allow for extensive customization.

Modular Design

Rated for 100,000 shutter cycles and operational from -30°C to 60°C with up to 90% humidity.

Professional Build Quality

The Canon F-1 is a **35mm film** SLR camera built around the **Canon FD** lens mount, offering full-frame **24 x 36mm** image capture on standard **35mm film**. Its **metal** body construction results in a camera that weighs **820g** and measures **147 × 99 × 43mm** — dimensions that feel purposeful and well-balanced for extended shooting sessions. The camera's **optical viewfinder** offers **0.8x magnification**, making manual composition and focus straightforward. Film sensitivity is set within an **ISO range of 25 to 2000**, giving photographers flexibility in choosing film stocks for different lighting conditions and creative intentions. The **standard hot shoe** accommodates compatible external flash units, though the flash system operates in **manual mode only**. Focusing is **manual**, and there is no image stabilization of any kind. The F-1 runs on a **Wein MRB625 Zinc-Air battery** — a specialty power source worth having on hand before heading out to shoot. For photographers who want to engage with the full-frame 35mm film format using FD-mount glass, the Canon F-1 remains a capable and well-regarded option.

Accepts the full range of Canon FD lenses, giving shooters access to a wide and affordable selection of manual focus glass.

Canon FD Lens Mount

Uses the complete 24 x 36mm film area, maximizing image quality and depth-of-field characteristics from any FD lens attached.

Full-Frame 35mm Format

Solid metal build at 820g gives the F-1 a professional-grade durability that has kept many examples functional decades after manufacture.

All-Metal Body Construction

Covers a broad selection of film stocks, from slow fine-grained emulsions for studio work to faster films suited to low-light shooting.

ISO 25–2000 Film Range

Bright, large optical finder makes manual composition and precise focus confirmation comfortable in a variety of shooting conditions.

0.8x Optical Viewfinder

Fully manual focus design puts complete control in the photographer's hands, consistent with a professional film workflow.

Manual Focus Operation

Accepts a wide range of compatible manual flash units for studio or on-location flash photography.

Standard Hot Shoe

Largely mechanical operation means the camera can function without battery power for most shooting, relying only on a hearing-aid cell for metering.

Mechanical Shutter Design

User Manual

Canon F-1 35mm Professional Film SLR Camera

Canon F-1 35mm SLR Camera

How Canon Created the Perfect film Camera

CANON F1 | The Great 35mm Film Camera

Camera Geekery: The Canon F-1

The Canon Film Chamber 250 for F-1 is a practical accessory for photographers who want extended shooting capacity from the classic Canon F-1 system. This good-condition film chamber is ideal for collectors, film shooters, and anyone looking to keep a compatible body ready for longer sessions with fewer reloads. Key Features<ul><li>Extended Film Capacity: Designed to support longer shooting sessions with reduced need for frequent film changes.</li><li>Canon F-1 Compatibility: Made for use with the Canon F-1 system.</li><li>Accessory for Film Shooters: A useful addition for those working with classic 35mm equipment.</li><li>Collector-Friendly Design: Adds value for users maintaining or restoring a vintage Canon setup.</li><li>Good Condition: Presented in good used condition, ready for continued use in the right system.</li></ul> If you are building out a Canon F-1 kit or looking for a dependable film chamber for extended shooting, this is a solid piece to add to your setup.

Spec	Detail
Type	Film
Resolution	24 x 36mm
ISO Range	25 – 2000
AF System	Manual Focus Only
AF Points	N/A
Max Photo Resolution	35mm Film (24 x 36mm)
Burst Rate	N/A fps
Max Video Resolution	N/A
Max Frame Rate	N/A
Image Stabilization	None
Display	N/A N/A
Display Resolution	N/A
Viewfinder	Optical
Viewfinder Resolution	0.8x Magnification
Storage Media	35mm Film
HDMI	false
Battery	Wein MRB625 Zing-Air Battery
Battery Life	0
Weather Sealing	None
Dimensions	147 × 99 × 43 mm
Weight	820g
Lens Mount	Canon FD
Hot Shoe	Standard
Flash System	Manual Only

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