Film Cameras

35mm Focal-Plane Shutter Rangefinder Camera

L2

L2

L2

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Marketed March 1957
Original Price 67,000 yen (w/50mm f/1.8)
56,000 yen (w/50mm f/2.8)

This was a VT with a film advance lever on the camera top. The fastest shutter speed was 1/500 sec. and the self-timer was not built-in. Only FP-sync was provided for flash. A practical and affordable camera.

Type 35mm focal-plane shutter rangefinder camera
Picture Size 24 x 36 mm
Normal Lens Canon 50mm f/1.2, 50mm f/2.8
Lens Mount 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 B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and 1/500 sec.
Flash Sync FP-sync (direct synchronization provided with bayonet terminal).
Viewfinder Coincidence rangefinder integrated with reversed Galilean viewfinder rotatable to set one of three magnifications.
Film Loading &
Advance
After opening camera back, insertion onto spool. Advances with camera-top advance lever (single or partial strokes).
Frame Counter Manually set from 39 to 0 with built-in window. Film advance and rewind status indicator provided.
Film Rewind Pop-up rewind knob
Dimensions &
Weight
143 x 76 x 34 mm, 530 g (body)