Canon L-2 (1957)
A 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Canon in March 1957 as a lever-wind variant of the Canon V and VT models.
Overview
The Canon L-2 is a 35mm rangefinder camera that Canon introduced in March 1957. It is a lever advance version of the Canon V, built directly on the Canon VT design. Canon made 7,350 of them, so it is a fairly rare model. It has a metal shutter, a lever film advance on the top plate, and a self-timer. Flash sync has two settings: FPM and XF.
Specifications
| Product type | 35mm rangefinder camera |
| Production years | Introduced in March 1957 |
| Production quantity | 7,350 produced |
| Shutter type | metal shutter |
| Film advance | Lever advance |
| Top shutter speed | 1/500 sec |
| Flash synchronization | FPM and XF |
| Features | Self timer |
Design
The L-2 is the lever advance version of the Canon V. It is based on the Canon VT design, with the film advance lever mounted on top of the body.
Market
Owners report that slow shutter speeds can be problematic and often seek CLA (Clean, Lube, Adjust) services. Service manuals are actively sought for maintenance and repair.
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