Country of origin:
Produced:
Number made:
Serial no. range:
Shutter
speeds:
Standard lens:
Japan
1959 - 1961
87875
700000 - 798000
X,B,1,2,4,8,15,30.60.125,250,500,1000
Canon 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 2.8 (all 50mm)
The Canon P (P for Popular)
camera, is based on the Canon V1L, and was available in both silver and
black (much rarer) finishes.
The V1L has a wheel next to the viewfinder that operates the optical finder.
This was omitted from the Canon P, and replaced with bright line frames
in the viewfinder for 35, 50 and 100mm focal lengths. These frames have
parallax correction. The camera has a film type reminder on the back.
A built-in self-timer
is fitted. Flash synchronisation is provided for both M and X.
The top of the camera has the following inscription:
