Canon LTM Canon Camera Holder for L1?

[photoman12001]

Can anyone tell me what model Canon Camera Holder will fit the L1 camera, if any?
I thought the VT Holder would work then noticed that the tripod mount is on the wrong side.

 

[Mackinaw]

From a 1957 Canon accessory brochure. L-series cameras require Camera Holder L, part number CADVC.

Jim B.

 

[photoman12001]

From a 1957 Canon accessory brochure. L-series cameras require Camera Holder L, part number CADVC.

Jim B.

This is where the all the terminology seems to get confusing. I think the L1 is actually a V-series camera. I assumed the L Holder would be correct for the L1 but it appears those fit the Model 7 cameras as seen here: Camera_Holder

I've been researching this for a few weeks and finally had to ask because I haven't been able to narrow it down. I contacted the owner of that site to see if he can point me in the right direction too.

 

[Mackinaw]

This is where the all the terminology seems to get confusing. I think the L1 is actually a V-series camera. I assumed the L Holder would be correct for the L1 but it appears those fit the Model 7 cameras as seen here: Camera_Holder

I've been researching this for a few weeks and finally had to ask because I haven't been able to narrow it down. I contacted the owner of that site to see if he can point me in the right direction too.

You are correct that the L-series are based on the V-series cameras. Same chassis, shutter, viewfinder, etc. The only difference is the film advance lever; on the bottom for the V-series, on top for the L-series. I suspect the camera holder for the L-series will fit on a Canon P and VI-L too. Can't comment on the Canon 7, I sold mine several months ago.

Jim B.

 

[aw614]

If I recall the bottom plate on a 7 and L1 look to be the same width and length and tripod location so I can see it working. I never tried swapping one on the other though

 

[photoman12001]

I pulled the trigger on a Camera Holder L. I'll report back on the fit.

 

[Steve Goldstein]

I pulled the trigger on a Camera Holder L. I'll report back on the fit.

Where did you find one? I've been looking for one...

 

[Trask]

I pulled the trigger on a Camera Holder L. I'll report back on the fit.

And when you do report back, please include a photo or three of the Holder L - thanks.

 

[photoman12001]

Where did you find one? I've been looking for one...

The hated auction site. You'll really need to scan the listings because for some reason these are often mislabeled. This one was listed as a VT even though it clearly says "L" on it.

 

[photoman12001]

And when you do report back, please include a photo or three of the Holder L - thanks.

I will. I've got an original Holder that I use with my Leica IIIF and really like it. I need to figure out which one works with the IIIG too.

 

[Trask]

I guess I should have asked in my first post -- are people looking for these holders because they can be a sort of grip for the camera, or is there some other purpose/reason for getting one (?being able to put the camera on a tripod to create a vertical image?).

 

[Glenn2]

I have a Canon camera holder R2 that occasionally has been used with an M Leica. Decided to see if there was any information on the web, apparently for use with a Canonflex SLR.

Here’s a link to answer questions about the different models.
Camera_Holder

 

[photoman12001]

I guess I should have asked in my first post -- are people looking for these holders because they can be a sort of grip for the camera, or is there some other purpose/reason for getting one (?being able to put the camera on a tripod to create a vertical image?).

The holders provide a more solid mount for tripods overall. I like them a lot for the side socket to vertically mount the camera but not for tripod use. I usually carry two cameras with a HoldFast Money Maker shoulder harness (yes, it's a nerdy as it sounds) and that allows the camera to hang a little more comfortably straight down.

 

[Steve Goldstein]

I guess I should have asked in my first post -- are people looking for these holders because they can be a sort of grip for the camera, or is there some other purpose/reason for getting one (?being able to put the camera on a tripod to create a vertical image?).

For me it would be the ability to mount either way on the tripod. I also like that the tripod attachment is more central.

Before I knew the difference I snagged a non-L holder but it doesn't fit my L2, P, or 7sz.

 

[Trask]

Thanks for the several clarifications -- very helpful!

 

[photoman12001]

And when you do report back, please include a photo or three of the Holder L - thanks.

That turned out to be a bust. The seller sent me an incorrect holder and offered to exchange it for the correct one. When I asked about them covering return shipping the seller ghosted me. eBay refunded my money and now I have a a holder I can't use. I never heard from the seller again.

 

[mtnbkr]

You are correct that the L-series are based on the V-series cameras. Same chassis, shutter, viewfinder, etc. The only difference is the film advance lever; on the bottom for the V-series, on top for the L-series. I suspect the camera holder for the L-series will fit on a Canon P and VI-L too. Can't comment on the Canon 7, I sold mine several months ago.

Jim B.

The V-series cameras come in two flavors: Trigger and Lever. If the name has a "T" in it, such as VT, it's a trigger advance with the lever/trigger on the bottom. If it has an L (Or just an L as in L1), it's a lever wind with the top-mounted advance. I've owned V-series cameras in both flavors.

The VI series maintained that nomenclature. VI-L for top-mounted lever advance and VI-T for bottom-mounted trigger advance. The P didn't have either designator in the name (no L or T), but it was essentially a budget VI-L.

Chris