35 mm
Rangefinder
Fast f/1.9 45mm fixed lens with coupled rangefinder focusing
Canon Canonet
Canon Canonet
The camera that made Canon a household name — the first week's stock sold out in two hours. A proper coupled rangefinder with a fast f/1.9 lens, with the wind lever tucked underneath to keep the top plate clean. The selenium meter on this one has given up, which is common enough after sixty years, so the auto mode is out — but the shutter and aperture both work manually. Priced accordingly.
- Canon SE 45mm f/1.9, five elements in four groups
- Copal SV leaf shutter, 1s to 1/500 plus B
- Coupled rangefinder, focus from 0.8m
- Self-timer, accessory shoe, PC sync
- No battery required
- Meter not working — manual use only
Shooting it without a meter: on a bright sunny day, set the aperture to f/16 and the shutter to the nearest speed to your film's ISO — 1/125 with ISO 100 film. Open up one stop for light cloud, two for overcast, three for open shade. Colour negative film is forgiving of a stop either way, so it's easier than it sounds. A light meter app on your phone works too.
Warranty: 2 Months from purchase
Warranty: 2 Months from purchase
All second-hand film cameras sold at Camera House NZ come with a 2 month warranty when they've been film tested by us.
Our 2 month warranty covers mechanical and electronic failures that occur during normal use. If something goes wrong with your camera during this period, bring it back and we'll sort it out.
This warranty reflects our confidence in the cameras we sell and our commitment to getting you out shooting with reliable equipment. We've been in the photography business since 1953, and we stand behind the gear we sell.
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About the brand
Canon
Canon is a Japanese company founded in 1937, now one of the world's largest and longest running camera and lens manufacturers. It produces a wide range of EOS mirrorless and DSLR cameras, RF and EF mount lenses, compact cameras, printers and camera accessories, and remains one of the best selling camera brands worldwide.
