Canon FX + FL 1,8/50mm | Analogue camera

[Overview]

This item is a Canon FX 35mm film SLR camera paired with a Canon FL 50mm F1.8 standard lens, manufactured in Japan by Canon. The Canon FX was introduced in the mid-1960s as Canon’s first professional-grade single-lens reflex camera, representing a major milestone in Japanese photographic engineering during the postwar industrial boom.

Designed for serious photographers, the FX features a fully mechanical shutter system and a solid steel body construction, emphasizing durability and precision over automation. At the time, such cameras were commonly used by photojournalists, studio photographers, and advanced amateurs, documenting daily life, family milestones, travel, and cultural events on film. The FL 50mm F1.8 lens was considered an essential standard lens, valued for its bright aperture, natural perspective, and sharp optical rendering, making it suitable for portraits, street photography, and general-purpose shooting.

Japanese cameras from this era are internationally respected for their craftsmanship and reliability, and Canon played a central role in establishing Japan as a global leader in optical manufacturing. The FX series reflects Canon’s early transition from rangefinder systems to SLR technology, laying the foundation for later professional camera lines.

Collectors value this type of camera for its historical significance, mechanical purity, and connection to analog photography culture. Complete working sets with a clean lens are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially examples sourced directly from Japanese homes. This piece offers both collectible appeal and practical usability for film photography enthusiasts.

[Key Features]

• Canon FX 35mm mechanical SLR camera body
• Canon FL 50mm F1.8 standard prime lens
• Steel body construction
• Manual focus and manual exposure operation
• Made in Japan
• Classic black and silver finish

[Estimated Period / Background]

Possibly dating to the mid to late 1960s, during Japan’s rapid technological expansion and Canon’s early SLR development period.

[Condition]

Camera body shows light internal dust and minor fungus in the viewfinder. One screw is missing.
Shutter speeds operate normally except for the 1-second setting; speed changes are confirmed.
Lens shows clean optics overall; any internal dust, if present, is minimal and can be confirmed from the provided photographs. Focusing is smooth and the aperture functions properly.

Overall preserved example considering age.

[Dimensions / Weight]

Approximate body size: Width 14 cm / Height 9 cm
Total weight: approx. 915 g

[Provenance / Notes]

Sourced from a Japanese private residence.
Lens stored in a humidity-controlled cabinet.
No accessories included.

[Shipping]

Shipped from Japan via Japan Post international service with tracking and insurance.
Estimated delivery time is approximately 16 days after dispatch.
Professionally packed for safe transport.