Black 7sz - is it real?

[harry01562]

I'm willing to accept the scenario that Canon could have made some 7sZ's in other finishes, such as the black one discussed here.
Not to hijack the thread, but I have what I believe is an example of a factory modification that was later released to production. It's a very early 50/0.95 modified for TV use, but with the markings of the regular lens. Peter K. has seen photos of it, and hasn't really made a definite statement as to it's being a prototype, which is my opinion. This lens has also been used, but the glass and mechanics are fine. The work of the conversion are just too simple and well-done, and look like what I'd expect of a factory job. The 7sZ is very possibly another example of this type of "tinkering" by the production guys during the actual period they were produced.
In any case, an interesting camera, and nice to see it's in good hands...

Harry

 

[Sonnar2]

To my knowledge, black anodized cameras came up not before middlle 70's. Before that, black cameras were painted black (i.e. Leica, Rollei etc.)
As far as I know, black Canon cameras from the early 70's, i.e. Canon F's, are also painted black, not anodized.
The black on anodized cameras of the 70's tends to bleach. So my suggestion is the black of the 7sz was made later.

cheers Frank