Canon Canomatic M70 (1970)

A compact camera using 126 film, introduced by Canon in 1970 with programmed autoexposure and a delta rangefinder.

Overview

The Canon Canomatic M70 came out in 1970 and takes the 126 film cartridge. The lens is a fixed 40mm f2.8. A selenium meter runs the programmed autoexposure, so the camera needs no batteries. Focusing uses a delta rangefinder, and the minimum focus distance is 1.2 meters. The body is acrylic resin, which keeps the weight down to 320 grams.

Specifications

Production year	1970
Film format	126 film
Dimensions	152 x 130 x 84 mm
Weight	320 g
Lens	40mm, f2.8
Focusing system	delta rangefinder
Meter	selenium meter providing programmed autoexposure
Close focus	1.2 meters
Shutter speeds	from 1/30 to 1
Filter mount	accepts screw on filters
Housing material	acrylic resin
Exposure system	programmed autoexposure
Original price	5,900 yen

Design

The housing is acrylic resin. It is light and holds up well. The selenium meter sits around the lens and powers the programmed autoexposure system, again with no batteries. The lens has a screw-in filter mount. The delta rangefinder gives manual focus down to 1.2 meters.