TIMELESSCRAFT

In September 1971, Canon
released the F-1, forever
changing the landscape of
professional photography.
This flagship SLR camera
represented Canon's bold
entry into the professional
market, challenging the
dominance of Nikon with
extraordinary build quality,
reliability, and a complete
system of interchangeable
components.

The Canon F-1 wasn't just a
camera—it was a statement
that Canon had arrived as a
serious contender in
professional photography.
Each component was engineered
for the rigors of field work,
studio precision, and reliable
performance worldwide.

Pentaprism
Focus Screen
Rubber Ring

Hover on
a lens part

Introduced in the 1930s for still
photography, 35mm film became the gold
standard due to its balance of
portability, image quality, and
affordability. Each frame measures
24×36mm. The film features perforations
along both edges for transport and is
housed in a light-tight metal canister.
Photographers today have access to a
wide array of 35mm films, each with its
own sensory characteristics shaped by
emulsion layers, ISO sensitivity, grain
structure, and intended lighting.
Selecting film stock is both a technical
and artistic decision.
Film StockISO
01.Kodak Portra 400400
02.Ilford HP5 Plus400
03.Kodak Ektar 100100
04.Fujifilm Superia X-TRA 400400
05.Cinestill 800T800

Color negative film is composed of a
complex series of layered materials,
each engineered to respond to specific
wavelengths of light. Together these
layers form a photochemical system that
captures color with remarkable depth.

Film BaseSubbing Layer Red Light Sensitive LayerGreen Light Sensitive Layer Yellow FilterBlue Light Sensitive Layer UV FilterProtective Layer
Film Negative White Balanced Film Positive Colors Corrected
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