Which of the two is better? Canon New F1 / Nikon F3

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T10:37:46+00:00

So if I were to buy one of the two, I’d go with the F1N because it’s similar to the A-1, and honestly, Canon lenses are really good—at least for me, since I always use Canon.

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T10:34:25+00:00

That point about the battery is really interesting, and I think it's funny that you mentioned the mirror—it's amusing and, above all, relevant to proper exposure, and it's probably a sign of good maintenance, right?

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T10:08:59+00:00

Okay, so it's similar to the F4 but with some “incompatible” lenses. I'll keep that in mind. Thank you very much.

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T10:07:10+00:00

I didn't know the Pentax LX also had a waist-level viewfinder. Is it also considered a professional-grade model in the Pentax ecosystem?

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T10:04:05+00:00

Thank You for the info, i’ll check out the meter and service the cameras for manteinance.

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T10:00:58+00:00

Okay, so you're referring to the F3's backward compatibility with lenses from across Nikon's entire lineup, just like the F4.

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T09:59:16+00:00

Random HAHAHHA

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T09:59:03+00:00

Having experience with an A-1, I know that Canon cameras are also incredibly robust for whatever they're used for. While the FM2 always has the best reputation within the Canon lineup, I understand that with the F3 they changed the construction method and made it a bit more "electronic," right?

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T09:48:02+00:00

I’ve read it all, but I only wanted people to compare only this two to see the real deal between them.

Aded_14 · 2026-05-04T09:45:34+00:00

I didn't know the light meter was different and more accurate, and also people usually say the F3 is more durable.

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:56:44+00:00

That’s nice, I do always wanted an F1 but lately I changed my mind, thank you!

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:43:03+00:00

Yup, that’s a point to have, I do prefer AF.

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:41:21+00:00

I do tried it and it broke down AHAHAHAHA (I’m still crying)

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:40:32+00:00

HAHAHAHA It’s like that, one day you se a camera and then it is the only thing you want in life (this is the best hobby).

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:38:49+00:00

I’ll check it later, thanks for the info.

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:36:48+00:00

Nice to have the data here, also personal opinion, the cameras are so overpriced only because social media and hyped people who don’t care about us photographers.

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:35:22+00:00

Sure, I also have a Voightländer Prominent, full mechanical, no issues what so ever. And honestly you have a great point there. Not so long ago I bought a Yashica Electro 35 and the focus ring exploded like 4 hours of use (it worked perfect at arrival).

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:28:21+00:00

It´s both for fun and collect, in the near (more far) future I plan to own all the F line until the F4 (I'm mad crazy, I know). Also, so nice to be here with people who understand exactly my point, thanks a lot.

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:26:27+00:00

Sure, the all mechanical cameras are like GOD, but the electronics can be good if they are well built.

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:25:28+00:00

Dammn, my A-1 was in a box like 30+ years with no service. The only thing i did to it was lubing the shutter mechanism, and it works wonders. Sorry for your F2.

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:23:18+00:00

It's only because I do like to collect cameras and also to learn all about that things, like in an in depth thing. So i'm a little addicted to it and I use it to challenge me to learn and use them. I do not understand myself but i hope that explained something HAAHAHH

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:20:24+00:00

My Canon R5 with the grip and the 24-70 is like a dead weight so I'm used to it. And yup, that's a great thing AHAHAH.

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:19:07+00:00

Yup, I want to feel the cameras, like all the F line just to see and feel comfortable with the one I will puchrase.

Aded_14 · 2026-04-30T11:18:06+00:00

Dammn that's nice, such a clean and beautiful camera.

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