Speeds:High speeds: 1/40 - 1/1000, +B,setting: via the high speeds dial (HSD) on the top plate, lift and turn, dial turns when winding Slow speeds: stepless but there are marks on the dial, 1/2-1/4-1/6-1/25 +T,setting: via the low speed dial (LSD) on front of the camera, for closing the diaphragm on T mode turn the dial to 1When using HSD, set the LSD on 25, on the contrary set the HSD on 25-1, and for 1/25 shutter speed set both of the dials on 25 and 25-1 Shutter: double rubber and cloth focal plane shutter, horizontally traveling Lens: Canon Serenar 50mm f/1.9, M39 Leica mount, collapseable, Aperture: f/1.9 - f/11įocusing: matching rangefinder yellow images in viewfinder, when lens changing the focusing lever must be locked in the infinity catch Main brands that produced large quantities are FED, Minolta 35, Nicca, Yashica YE, Zorki, and Canon III. Many of these were prototypes or produced low numbers. There are some 500 individual camera models originate from about 21 original Leica inspired cameras. Its finish is fully up to Leica standards. But there are some differences, mainly Canon's combined view/rangefinder which surpasses the Leica, straight body edges, and lots of other technical features. The Canon III is a very close copy of a Leica IIIc. Canon III (1951)Image by Süleyman Demir(Image rights)Ĭanon III is a 35mm film Rangefinder camera and manufactured by Canon Camera Company, Inc.
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