Canon P
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The Canon P was a rangefinder camera
produced by Canon Inc.
, compatible with the Leica screw mounting. It was introduced in March 1959 and was marketed as a low-cost sister to the Canon VI-L. A black version was also introduced, which today is quite rare. The Canon P is the predecessor to the Canon 7
rangefinder.
Rangefinder camera
A rangefinder camera is a camera fitted with a rangefinder: a range-finding focusing mechanism allowing the photographer to measure the subject distance and take photographs that are in sharp focus...
produced by Canon Inc.
Canon Inc.
is a Japanese multinational corporation that specialises in the manufacture of imaging and optical products, including cameras, camcorders, photocopiers, steppers and computer printers. Its headquarters are located in Ōta, Tokyo, Japan.-Origins:...
, compatible with the Leica screw mounting. It was introduced in March 1959 and was marketed as a low-cost sister to the Canon VI-L. A black version was also introduced, which today is quite rare. The Canon P is the predecessor to the Canon 7
Canon 7
The Canon 7 was a rangefinder system camera produced by Canon Inc., the last compatible with the Leica M39 lens mount. It was introduced in September 1961, with an integrated Selenium meter cell...
rangefinder.
External links
- Canon P on cameraquest.com
- Canon P by Karen Nakamura
- Canon P by Dante Stella
- Canon P on Canon Camera Museum
- Canon P by ioannis (look at special markings/engravings)
- Canon P by Kuroneko Camera (has serial number range)
- Canon P by the Casual Collector
- Canon P by Pacific Rim Camera
- Canon P by Arran Salerno
- Canon P by luis triguez
- Canon P price information
- Canon P manual