I especially enjoy the ones with the most quirks (Anscomark m, Rollei 35s, Voigtlander Vito ii, etc.), often making them the most difficult to use. I personally really enjoy shooting with a variety of film cameras. But more importantly, as a Canon shooter, using it is a pure joy. This is a camera that can take a beating in just about any condition. It is robust and feels great in the hand. The EOS-1V is almost entirely made of magnesium alloy. Build Quality, Durability, and Whether Sealing Using TTL, the flash works exactly as it should and you can expect consistent results as you would with digital. I even use Canon’s latest flagship flash, the 600 EX II-RT. The 1V is completely compatible with all EX and EZ flash units. Shooting on the 1V is for me- Even when I use it at work, photograph events in Los Angeles.

Sure, I have been shooting with pro glass professionally for 10 years, but that was always on digital bodies mostly doing work for other people. Using this camera with all of my pro lenses is like living the dream of my former self. I have even used vintage m-42 glass on it using an adapter I bought for my 5diii. Every EF lens I own works flawlessly with the 1V, including those with image stabilization. In addition to being instantly familiar with the layout and feel of the 1v, it is entirely compatible with all of my pro glass. In fact I have felt right at home shooting professional work this way and in practice it has hardly affected my hit rate of keepers. But although I would find a focus point controller welcome, I have found that not having one is not too much of a hindrance and I quickly got used to setting my focus point this way.

Truthfully, as a professional event photographer, this would be a non starter for me with any new piece of gear. To this day, you can still set your focus point this way on most Canon cameras- even those with directional controllers.

Rather, setting your focus point is achieved by pressing the button and use a combination of your shutter dial and rear controller to move your focus. The only thing you will find missing is a controller to set your auto focus point. Including with back button focus, one of the most important things to me. I am able to use my 1V exactly as I would my 5diii. It’s form factor and button layout are all very Canon-like. If you’re at all familiar with current pro DSLRs by Canon, you will feel right at home with the 1V. There are more and better reasons for having this camera other than having the best in class.

Mine was in brand new condition and I was able to order it on Amazon.īut fulfilling my former, poorer self’s dreams was not the only reason to pick up a 1V. At the time of writing this article, they seem to be going for closer to $700 on average. I got my Canon 1v a few years ago when I realized that the poor college kid who could never afford decent gear could now easily buy Canon’s best for a mere $499.

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