Japan
Americas
Europe, Asia, Oceania
- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | March 1954 |
| Original Price | 85,000 yen (w/50mm f/1.5) 74,500 yen (w/50mm f/1.8) |
This successor to the IV Sb had an aura of top quality and precision. After the shutter was released, the shutter speed index mark on the fast shutter speed dial indicated the shutter speed. On the dial, the shutter speed settings increased in two-fold increments, making it easy to use. The base of the film advance knob also had a reminder for the film’s number of obtainable exposures.
The IV-series peaked with the IV Sb and IV Sb2. It was during Canon Camera’s golden age. Along with the Nikon S, these two cameras demonstrated Japan’s prowess in camera technology.
| Type | 35mm focal-plane shutter camera |
| Picture Size | 24 x 36 mm |
| Normal Lens | Canon 50mm f/1.5, 50mm f/1.8 |
| Lens Mount | Universal threaded mount |
| Shutter | Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Single-axis rotating dial for T, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/15 sec., and single-axis rotating dial (with index) for X, B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and 1/500 sec. |
| Flash Sync | FP- and X-sync (direct synchronization provided with flash rail). |
| Viewfinder | Coincidence rangefinder integrated with reversed Galilean viewfinder rotatable to set one of three magnifications. Eyepiece made slightly larger. |
| Film Loading & Advance |
After baseplate removal, drop-in bottom loading. Advances with camera-top knob. |
| Frame Counter | Manually set from 39 to 0 at base of camera-top rewind knob. Film speed indicator dial on top of rewind knob. Exposure count indicator provided. |
| Film Rewind | Camera-top knob |
| Dimensions & Weight |
136 x 72.2 x 31 mm, 815 g (with Canon 50mm f/1.8) |