Canon F-1 rewind lever question

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  1. Krullenhoofd

    Krullenhoofd New Member

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    I recently aquired an F-1, but have noticed that the rewind lever isn't black. Was this ever an original config or is this a mod done by a previous owner?
     
    Krullenhoofd, Nov 18, 2020
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  2. GDN

    GDN Well-Known Member

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    I have never seen that before. I guess that it is a repair with a none attainable part.

    Does it work ok?

    Gary
     
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  3. Krullenhoofd

    Krullenhoofd New Member

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    Works fine, just never seen one like this before.
     
    Krullenhoofd, Nov 18, 2020
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  4. GDN

    GDN Well-Known Member

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    Look at it this way. You have a unique one off special.

    Gary
     
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  5. Marcus Rowland

    Marcus Rowland Member Site Supporter

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    Pretty sure that isn't original. Can you fit a flash shoe on over it?
     
    Marcus Rowland, Dec 5, 2020
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  6. daveF-1

    daveF-1 New Member

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    Looking at my F-1 new, film rewind is black. As someone has said most likely a repair part. If it works go for it
     
    daveF-1, May 10, 2021
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  7. Marcus Rowland

    Marcus Rowland Member Site Supporter

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    As I said above, about the only issue might be that the flash shoe won't fit since the top crank looks a bit bigger than the original. If you don't use on-camera flash it really isn't an issue. Can't see any other down-side except a small reduction in its value due to a non-standard modification.
     
    Marcus Rowland, May 10, 2021
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