In their heyday, Canon's A1 and F1 were considered top-of-the-line 35 mm single-lens reflex (SLR) cameras. And while both cameras have long since been replaced, today's digital SLR (D-SLR) cameras draw their roots from them.
Release
The F1 was released in 1971 and the A1 in 1978.
Size
The A1 and F1 are comparable in size to today's D-SLR cameras. The F1 is 5.78 inches high, 3.89 inches wide and 1.69 inches deep and weighs 28.92 oz. The A1 is 5.55 inches high, 3.62 inches wide and 1.88 inches deep and weighs 21.87 oz.
Viewfinder
The F1 has an interchangeable viewfinder that offers .77x magnification and 97 percent coverage. The A1 has a fixed viewfinder with .83x magnification, 93.4 percent vertical coverage and 95.3 percent horizontal coverage.
Power Supply
The F1 runs on one 1.3-volt HD mercury-cell battery. The A1 runs on either one 4G-13 6-volt mercury-oxide battery or four LR44 alkaline batteries.
Flash
Both the F1 and A1 have a hot-shoe port, which is still used on modern cameras. It is on the top of the camera, allowing you to connect an external flash.
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