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- Specifications
| Marketed | March 1958 |
| Original Price | 69,000 yen (w/50mm f/1.8) 58,000 yen (w/50mm f/2.8) |
Economy version of the VL marketed at the same time. The top shutter speed was 1/500 sec. and there was a rewind knob instead of a crank.
| Type | 35mm focal-plane shutter rangefinder camera |
| Picture Size | 24 x 36 mm |
| Normal Lens | Canon 50mm f/2.8, 50mm f/1.8 |
| Lens Mount | Threaded mount |
| Shutter | Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with metal curtains. Single-axis rotating dial for T, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, and 1/30 sec., and single-axis rotating dial (with index) for X, B, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and 1/500 sec. Equipped with built-in self-timer. |
| Flash Sync | FP- and X-sync (automatic-switching sync contacts, X-sync speed of 1/55 sec., and bayonet terminal socket on camera side). |
| 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 knob |
| Dimensions & Weight |
143 x 76 x 34 mm, 940 g (body) |