The Canon F-1 is a single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, meaning that the user sees the exact image that will be captured when he or she looks through the viewfinder. This Canon SLR film camera accepts a wide variety of accessories and lenses, making it ideal for versatile professionals. The Canon F-1 can accept Canon FD lenses as well as Canon FL lenses. Users can also change out the viewfinder on this 35 mm film camera, which comes standard with a pentaprism viewfinder. With the Canon F-1, the user must set exposures manually. However, the 35 mm film camera is compatible with a viewfinder called the Servo EE, which supports automatic exposure control. The camera's focusing screen is also interchangeable, and the Canon SLR film camera supports a variety of flashes. Users can also add Motor Drives and a bulk film back to further customise the camera. Additionally, the Canon F-1 features shutter speeds of 1 second to 1/2000 of a second.