【Beginner Rangefinder】【Actual Photos Included】Canon Canonet 45mm F1.9 Classic Film Camera

Canon Canonet 45mm F1.9 | Classic Rangefinder | Light Meter | F1.9 Wide Aperture In 1961, Canon introduced the first Canonet, priced at just one-third of professional rangefinders. It was a marvel of its time: built-in aperture-priority auto-exposure, an aluminum shutter mechanism, and a sharp yet smooth 45mm f/1.9 lens. *Asahi Camera* called it "the camera of democratic times" – a camera that allowed everyone to capture professional-quality images. Focus, compose, and press the shutter; let Canon handle the light. This was not just Canon's entry into the consumer market, but also the first time Japanese people truly owned their own "premium camera." The Canonet was equipped with Canon's independently developed "Aperture-Priority EE (Electric Eye)" system. It controlled the shutter blades directly through a selenium photocell, enabling automatic exposure without the need for batteries. Featuring a 45mm f/1.9 six-element, four-group lens, it offered high resolution and soft bokeh. The image quality balanced the richness of a Sonnar with the clarity of a Planar. This was Canon's experimental achievement on the eve of the auto-exposure era, a classic that truly embodied the "balance of mechanics and optics." 📷 45mm f/1.9 Lens | Soft yet Sharp ⚙️ Aperture-Priority Auto-Exposure (EE) 🔋 Powered by Selenium Cell, No Battery Needed 🧭 All-Metal Body, Rangefinder Focusing 🎞️ Mechanical Shutter Speeds: 1/10–1/500 sec ▶︎ Matusya Inspection Report: ✅ Actual Shooting Test: Superb Image Quality ✅ Lens Condition: Canon Lens SE 45mm F1.9 lens is clear with no scratches. ✅ Rangefinder/Light Meter: Rangefinder is clear. ✅ Operational Status: Shutter, aperture, film advance, and rewind all function normally, with smooth operation. ✅ Cosmetic Condition: Body is 80% new, with no significant damage. Features an elegant silver and black color scheme, with the "Canonet" lettering exuding vintage charm.