Country of origin:
Produced:
Number made:
Serial no. range:
Shutter
speeds:
Standard lens:
Japan
1961 - 1964
137250
800000 - 999000
X,T,B,1,2,4,8,15,30.60.125,250,500,
1000
Canon 0.95, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8 (all 50mm)
This is the first
Canon camera to be fitted with an exposure meter. A built-in
self-timer is fitted and flash synchronisation is provided for both
M and X.
There is a wheel on the top plate, above the viewfinder, that selects
the framelines for 35, 50, 85/100 (combined), or 135mm focal length.
The Canon 7 has a dual mounting flange, which allows screw mount lenses,
and the bayonet fitted 0.95 lens to be used.
The top of the camera has the following inscription:
