Canon Canonet + Leather Case | Analogue camera






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Description from the seller
A classic early Canonet-style 35mm rangefinder fitted with the fast Canon Lens SE 45mm f/1.9. This model features the distinctive honeycomb-style selenium (battery-free) light meter around the lens, making it a wonderful fully mechanical vintage shooter for collectors and film enthusiasts.
Condition / Function Check (Tested without film)
Film advance / winding cycle: OK
Shutter: Fires
Shutter speeds: Change audibly / appear to vary (accuracy not measured)
Bulb (B): OK
Aperture blades: Move properly
Rangefinder: OK (RF patch aligns; focusing works)
Selenium meter response: needle/indicator moves left-right with light on half-press (meter accuracy not measured)
Film door: Opens / closes / latches properly
Self-timer: Not working / no movement observed
“T” setting: shutter release locked / could not be triggered in this position
Cosmetics
Shows normal age-related wear such as small scuffs/marks. Please refer to the photos for details.
Included
Camera body with fixed lens, front cap, and original-style case/strap (as shown in photos).
Shipping
Will be packed carefully with sufficient protection. Tracked shipping.
Please note that while we performed a basic functional check, this is a vintage camera that is nearly 70 years old. It is therefore sold in vintage/used condition, and age-related wear or intermittent behavior may occur. Kindly bid with this understanding and acceptance of its vintage nature.
A classic early Canonet-style 35mm rangefinder fitted with the fast Canon Lens SE 45mm f/1.9. This model features the distinctive honeycomb-style selenium (battery-free) light meter around the lens, making it a wonderful fully mechanical vintage shooter for collectors and film enthusiasts.
Condition / Function Check (Tested without film)
Film advance / winding cycle: OK
Shutter: Fires
Shutter speeds: Change audibly / appear to vary (accuracy not measured)
Bulb (B): OK
Aperture blades: Move properly
Rangefinder: OK (RF patch aligns; focusing works)
Selenium meter response: needle/indicator moves left-right with light on half-press (meter accuracy not measured)
Film door: Opens / closes / latches properly
Self-timer: Not working / no movement observed
“T” setting: shutter release locked / could not be triggered in this position
Cosmetics
Shows normal age-related wear such as small scuffs/marks. Please refer to the photos for details.
Included
Camera body with fixed lens, front cap, and original-style case/strap (as shown in photos).
Shipping
Will be packed carefully with sufficient protection. Tracked shipping.
Please note that while we performed a basic functional check, this is a vintage camera that is nearly 70 years old. It is therefore sold in vintage/used condition, and age-related wear or intermittent behavior may occur. Kindly bid with this understanding and acceptance of its vintage nature.
