Used Canon F-1 for Sale — From £72 | UsedLens.co.uk

£71.94 Low price

£900.00 High price

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Canon's legendary professional film SLR — the F-1 that competed with Nikon F for professional dominance.

The Canon F-1 is Canon's first professional 35mm SLR, introduced approximately 1971. A highly modular professional system camera with interchangeable viewfinders, motor drives, and bulk film backs. Canon FD mount.

35mm film SLR. Canon FD mount (breech-lock bayonet). All-mechanical shutter to 1/2000s (operates without battery). Modular: interchangeable eye-level and waist-level finders, motor drives, bulk film backs. TTL meter (requires battery). At approximately 850g with standard prism. Canon FD mount.

The original F-1 was Canon's professional market launch — designed to compete with the Nikon F in press and sports photography. The all-mechanical shutter provides reliability without battery. Succeeded by the improved 'New F-1' in 1981. A historic collector and user camera.

On the used market the Canon F-1 is a classic professional film SLR. Condition checks: shutter at all speeds including 1/2000s, all modular components if present, meter accuracy, FD mount condition. Canon FD mount — FD lenses require FD-to-mirrorless adapter for modern camera use. Verify: original F-1 vs 'New F-1' from markings.

Avg £327, down 8.4% over 2 weeks

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Used Canon F-1 price history

Tracking the used Canon F-1 price? Over the past two weeks, the average has fallen 8.4%, from £357 to around £327. Depending on shutter count and condition, expect to pay between £248 and £516 for a used body.

Average market price (line) and typical price range (shaded). Source: UsedLens daily price index, 11 Jun – 3 Jul 2026.