guzzlah
Newbie
Hi. Could someone please tell me a little about the Canon E-P camera? It looks just like some of the older Canon Rangefinders but I can not find any information on this particular model...assuming the E-P on top is the model. Even searching the history on the Canon website yields no results. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Nancy
Thank you,
Nancy
dexdog
Veteran
The E-P usually appears inside a diamond shape. This designation is supposed to mean that the camera was sold through a military postal exchange (PX).
Info on Canon camera models may be found at the Canon virtual museum web site
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/
dexdog
Info on Canon camera models may be found at the Canon virtual museum web site
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/
dexdog
dexdog
Veteran
sorry, make that "post exchange"
Dex is correct. The best way to confirm the model is by its serial number.
guzzlah
Newbie
I appreciate the quick responses! I looked at the Canon museum website and there are so many different models that it's hard to pinpoint. The Serial Number is 126851. Is there a method to the madness??
Thanks again,
Nancy
Thanks again,
Nancy
bmattock
Veteran
Nancy,
You might find this useful:
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/f_camera.html
The oldest models can be hard to ID. I am not sure where Canon rangefinder serial numbers can be matched up to specific model numbers, but I'm sure if someone here knows of such a link, they'll post the info.
If your camera has no model number on it, Canon says it is pre-1955. The link above is how they offer to help ID the model further than that.
And welcome to RFF.
Best Regards,
Bill Mattocks
You might find this useful:
http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/f_camera.html
The oldest models can be hard to ID. I am not sure where Canon rangefinder serial numbers can be matched up to specific model numbers, but I'm sure if someone here knows of such a link, they'll post the info.
If your camera has no model number on it, Canon says it is pre-1955. The link above is how they offer to help ID the model further than that.
And welcome to RFF.
Best Regards,
Bill Mattocks
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wlewisiii
Guest
The early Canon RF's are a mess. According to http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/iannorris/leica_copies/index_c.htm there are 5 models that have serial number ranges that could have that number in it - the IIF, IID, IIS, IIIA, & IVSb. There are pictures of each of them there along with good descriptions that may help you pinpoint which one yours is.
Also this page http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/canon/idmain.htm has some very helpful descriptions to help you id your camera.
Let us know what you find out; there are a number of Canon fans around here.
William
Also this page http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/pp/canon/idmain.htm has some very helpful descriptions to help you id your camera.
Let us know what you find out; there are a number of Canon fans around here.
William
guzzlah
Newbie
Again, thanks for all the replies. I found a lot of information here: http://www.pacificrimcamera.com/
Nancy
Nancy
back alley
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can you take a digital (gasp) shot of the camera?
we could easily i.d. it then.
we could easily i.d. it then.
Does it have flash sync?
Top shutter speed?
At what speed are the shutter dials split?
Does it have a film speed reminder?
Top shutter speed?
At what speed are the shutter dials split?
Does it have a film speed reminder?
ChrisN
Striving
Enquiring minds need to know!
guzzlah
Newbie
I do believe it is a Rangefinder IVSb bought on a military base. Very nice camera...enjoying the investigating!
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wlewisiii
Guest
The IVSb is a very nice camera; I certainly enjoy using my EP marked one. Hope you're able to enjoy yours as well.
William
William