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- Outline
- Specifications
| Marketed | November 1957 |
| Original Price | 48,000 yen (w/50mm f/2.8), 32,000 yen (body) |
This was an L2 without any flash synchronization. The body cost only 32,000 yen
| Type | 35mm focal-plane shutter rangefinder camera |
| Picture Size | 24 x 36 mm |
| Normal Lens | Canon 50mm f/2.8 |
| Lens Mount | Threaded mount |
| Shutter | Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Single-axis rotating dial for 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. No self-timer. |
| Flash Sync | None (terminal socket hole covered). |
| Viewfinder | Coincidence rangefinder integrated with reversed Galilean viewfinder rotatable to set one of three magnifications. Accessory shoe’s parallax correction pin coupled to lens draw to adjust accessory finder. |
| 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) |