$8,000+ Canon Rangefinder!

Fascinating. This is something that would normally appear on Westlicht..
The same model camera also gets a picture and a mention here.
 
These are collector's items in Japan. I have had the pleasure of holding one, but not using one.

I don't know the current market in Japan, but about 8-years ago my friend wanted about 500,000 yen for the one he had in the shop.

I stupidly walk away from a Canon WWII rangefinder X-ray camera at a flea market because I didn't know what they hell it was, but when I researched on the net, I hurried back to get it but it was already gone.

It pays to research and be educated!
 
My Konica I with a 50mm f/3.5 lens is in equal or better condition. I would be tickled to death if it were worth 10% of that price.
I wouldn't sell it though.
Wayne


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These are collector's items in Japan. I have had the pleasure of holding one, but not using one.

I don't know the current market in Japan, but about 8-years ago my friend wanted about 500,000 yen for the one he had in the shop.

I stupidly walk away from a Canon WWII rangefinder X-ray camera at a flea market because I didn't know what they hell it was, but when I researched on the net, I hurried back to get it but it was already gone.

It pays to research and be educated!

My late father policy regarding flea markets and photography equipment was buy everything odd looking with a affordable price. We will deal later with my mothers reactions 🙂


Regards.

Marcelo
 
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