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p.1 #1 · 1V ... RIP

With all the posts this morning about the new Canon announcements, did anyone happen to notice that the 1V, the last remaining Canon film SLR has been removed from the Canon USA EOS main page?

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Feb 08, 2010 at 08:55 PM

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p.1 #2 · 1V ... RIP

It's probably been "new, old stock" for years anyway. Though, I have to wonder, if Canon will "pull a Nikon" and come out of nowhere with a revised SLR like the F6? Once can pine...

About two years ago, there used to be a regular supply of used Leica R9's in black, available at many locations, for a decent price. With the cessation of the R-line, good luck on finding one now, they seemingly have disappeared from the likes of KEH, Adorama, B&H, etc.

"Never as popular in life, as in death"?

Feb 08, 2010 at 08:59 PM

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p.1 #3 · 1V ... RIP

Another sign of film is dying.

Feb 08, 2010 at 10:13 PM

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p.1 #4 · 1V ... RIP

I have two mint if you need them

Feb 08, 2010 at 10:17 PM

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p.1 #5 · 1V ... RIP

carlsbadbum wrote:
Another sign of film is dying.

It just means that 35mm film is far less relevant now than it was a decade ago. However, I'm sure that larger format film will be around for a while, considering how expensive medium format digital backs are.

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Feb 08, 2010 at 10:32 PM

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p.1 #6 · 1V ... RIP

I went target shooting this past weekend on a friend's farm; one of the things we "blew up" this time was his old and disfunctional 1V. I would have taken a picture or two and some video but forgot my camera gear at home. Are 35mm film bodies worth anything anymore beyond what they can fetch for scrap metal? Not having shot film in over thirteen years the present value of those bodies escapes me.

Feb 08, 2010 at 10:37 PM

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p.1 #7 · 1V ... RIP

13 years ago 35mm film was far better in IQ than DSLRs. 1Ds was the first 35mm style camera capable of approaching film-level quality.

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Feb 08, 2010 at 10:49 PM

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p.1 #8 · 1V ... RIP

And now, of course, unless you are specifically after a 'film look', it has no relevance at all. Modern DSLRs have significantly better resolution, significantly better high ISO, and very, very close to the dynamic range. For most enlargements, there are VERY few situations where a 35mm film print will even come close to looking as good as a modern DSLR print.

Now, if that look fits your art, it's still relevant, but for the most part, that look can be achieved with the right processing of a digital file, and so much more.

Now, larger formats have a while before they are extinct.

BTW, I do shoot a couple rolls a year, but not through a modern camera. When I shoot film, I shoot with a Minolta X-370 and a few Rokkor lenses.

Feb 08, 2010 at 10:54 PM

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p.1 #9 · 1V ... RIP

you mean this camera?

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelInfoAct&fcategoryid=802&modelid=7244

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:04 PM

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p.1 #10 · 1V ... RIP

I dunno, I'd say you "shot film" this weekend, if you catch my drift.

Bmeister wrote: went target shooting ...past weekend...we "blew up" ...his... disfunctional 1V.... Not having shot film in over thirteen years...

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:04 PM

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p.1 #11 · 1V ... RIP

Bmeister wrote:
I went target shooting this past weekend on a friend's farm; one of the things we "blew up" this time was his old and disfunctional 1V.
Are 35mm film bodies worth anything anymore beyond what they can fetch for scrap metal? Not having shot film in over thirteen years the present value of those bodies escapes me.

So that's where useless old film cameras are ending up....the target.

35mm film bodies are worth less and less every year, I got bad advice to keep mine 3 years ago which at the time was worth $600-700. Now it's about $200-400, about the price of a advance P&S. Today Canon deleted the 1V from the list so it's offical that 35mm is dead.

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:13 PM

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p.1 #12 · 1V ... RIP

Buy this one at B&H before its gone.

Canon added the 3 year warranty maybe 3 years ago now.

I noticed that warranty upgrade when I was price comparing my Eos-3 Like new "used" purchase 3 years ago. $425 well spent on it and included drive. Best film camera I ever owned. Considered a 1V locally last year for $550, also Like New "used". I passed. It sold two days later.

$1,649 brand new and its yours, not entirely unobtainable yet

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194453-USA/Canon_2043A005_EOS_1V_Camera_Body.html

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Feb 08, 2010 at 11:21 PM

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p.1 #13 · 1V ... RIP

Certain film bodies will always keep their value - digital bodies won't and don't, losing value after only a couple of years.
And film will never die, just lose mainstream relevance - which it already has.
Vinyl still represents 1ish % of all music sales.
That's pretty significant.
There's something incredibly reliable about analogue, especially the tank that the 1V is that digital probably never will have again with demand for new models all the time.

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:22 PM

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p.1 #14 · 1V ... RIP

digital bodies won't and don't, losing value after only a couple of years.

what

please explain

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:24 PM

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p.1 #15 · 1V ... RIP

And not even with the PB-E2!

Mr.Lindy wrote:
Buy this one at B&H before its gone.

Canon added the 3 year warranty maybe 3 years ago now.

I noticed that warranty upgrade when I was price comparing my Eos-3 Like new "used" purchse 3 years ago. $425 well spent. Best film camera I ever owned. Considered a 1DV locally last year for $550, also Like New "used". I passed. It sold two days later.

$1,649 and its yours

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/194453-USA/Canon_2043A005_EOS_1V_Camera_Body.html

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:24 PM

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p.1 #16 · 1V ... RIP

Just buy a MF 645 system, they are going very cheap with a few excellent lenses these days.

Feb 08, 2010 at 11:47 PM

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Feb 09, 2010 at 12:15 AM

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p.1 #18 · 1V ... RIP

Haha...I read the title as "IV" (4) and thought, "Oh Christ, who's flaming the new camera NOW?..."

Feb 09, 2010 at 12:31 AM

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p.1 #19 · 1V ... RIP

Pixel Perfect wrote:
Just buy a MF 645 system, they are going very cheap with a few excellent lenses these days.

I'm always tempted to get a cheap medium format system, considering how cheap a Mamiya RB system is.

Feb 09, 2010 at 01:16 AM

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p.1 #20 · 1V ... RIP

Hmm, im not sure how to feel about this one. On one hand, I feel good because I just sold my 1N at possibly the right time? On the other, I'm kinda bummed that canon is not supporting 35mm anymore seeing that I just developed some film from that 1N today.

Oh well. Life goes on. Maybe 4x5/8x10 film will get cheaper somehow. I would much rather shoot film with that camera.

Feb 09, 2010 at 01:19 AM

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