Canon Rangefinder Camera Serial Numbers
Posted By admin On 31.08.19Lever below the rewind knob operates the optical viewfinder magnification that covers 50mm (F), 100mm (1x), and 135mm (1.5x) lenses, Rangefinder function appears accurate (tape measure check correlates with markings on the lens barrel.) LENS — Canon 50mm f1.8, serial number 145909, with original metal Canon front lens cap.
Someone tell me what I have here. All I can tell you about it is that its a Canon, it appears to be a rangefinder and its in FANTASTIC shape. There is also a leather Canon brand case and a whole slew of filters and other accessories.
Even some of the original paperwork is there, although, quite frail. Found this camera in the attic of a house we are renting. Landlord said 'keep it'!
It really is quite a beautiful camera and makes even todays pro bodies feel like flimsy toys! Talk about a tank!! It's the original Canon IV model. Made in 1951-52 The later IV-series models (IVSB, etc) had a different film advance knob with a reminder window. These Canons can be very hard to tell apart. I used my copy of Canon Rangefinder Cameras by P.
Dechert and it still took some study to figure it out. Serial numbers don't help much because Canon used overlapping SN ranges for their models plus they made a number of variations and updates of some models and the models themselves are often so similar. Looks like a well preserved example too. Blew off the dust bunnies and took a few more.
Let me know if these give a better chance at a positive ID. Upon closer inspection, there seems to be something floating around inside the lens. Looks like an aperture blade but when stopped down, they all appear to be where they should be. So much for actually using the thing. The leather wrap is in flawless shape as is pretty much the rest of the camera. A couple VERY light rub marks on the bottom of the camera but other than that, its pretty darn close to new. Sure is a pretty camera though.
Ill probably detail it up really nice and put it in a display case in my studio or something merely as a conversational piece. Doubt I would put any money into it to make it functional again.film.whats that?? Click to expand.Your camera is not an collectible oddity. Oscar Barnak invented the Leica in the early 20s and the system continuously evolved for the next several decades with input from the best designers, manufacturers and photographers. Your Canon sits pretty far along that evolutionary sequence. It's very well made and highly respected. It might be on of the best 35mms ever made.
Put some money into it and shoot! If not, you should really sell it. It's worth more than a few hundred and will be the prized shooter of some rangefinder fan. It's just to nice to sit in a case. Click to expand.Oddity, no.but as a centerpiece for conversation or as a display in a studio enviroment, I think its way cool.
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Ive actually had this camera for a while now and its been sitting on a shelf in my office. Ive had more people strike up 'wow, thats a really interesting looking camera' conversations because of it. Hypothetically though, what do you think its worth? Ive got a bunch of accessories for it too, including a factory Canon leather bound case, the Canon flash and some other odds ends.
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I might just hock it if it will bring a fair price as I would rather see it go to a collector or someone who will use and appreciate it rather than just sitting in a box rotting away. Getting a positive ID on it is still the first step though.