Canon 7sZ
A late-1960s rangefinder camera with improved viewfinder optics, part of Canon's final generation of screwmount rangefinders.
Overview
The Canon 7sZ is a rangefinder camera introduced in 1966 as a revised version of the Canon 7s, also known as the Canon 7s Type II. Canon made it, and it is the last model in the Canon 7 series. The viewfinder is redesigned, with a -1 diopter correction, to cut ghosting and improve clarity in bright light. It takes screwmount lenses. The viewfinder has frame settings for 35mm, 50mm, 85/100mm, and 135mm.
Specifications
| Product type | Rangefinder camera |
| Introduction year | 1966 |
| Viewfinder diopter | -1 |
| Film loading | back door film loading |
| Lens mount | screwmount lenses |
Design
The Canon 7sZ has a revised viewfinder assembly meant to reduce ghosting. The top cover comes off, which gives access to the mirror group for cleaning. That makes the optical parts serviceable.
Market
A Canon 7sZ sold for $440 in 2017. Units that have sat unused for decades may need a CLA (Clean, Lubricate, Adjust) to work properly again. A dedicated service and repair guide is available for maintenance and restoration work.
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