Canon RF ID--- VT??

[maxbernat]

I recently inherited this Canon RF. I can't ID the model (I'm a Nikon man myself). It looks kind of like a VT, but it has the wrong advance, among other things. Any guidance would be appreciated.

 

[Thomas78]

Hello,

According to P. Decherts book it is a Canon VL2, a economy model of the VL (without 1/1000 s and a different rewind crank) which was produced from 1 /1958 - 12/1958.

At that model line, canon offered both both rapid rewind at the baseplate (starting with the VT) and thumb lever (starting with the L2)

Canons number of slightly different models at these years is quite confusing, as the model family starting with the VT has 9 different models.

Regards,
Thomas

 

[maxbernat]

Thanks

Thanks

Thanks you very much for sharing. Excellent knowledge. Kent

 

[Mackinaw]

The Canon Museum is an excellent place to learn about canon rangefinder cameras:

http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/chrono_1956-1965.html?lang=us

Jim B.

 

[goamules]

It looks like a nice camera, I've had all the Canon rangefinders except an L1 or L2. The trigger wind one was just too big and heavy, this looks right sized.

Here is a little info on similar models that have similar features:
http://www.cameraquest.com/crfvt.htm
http://www.cameraquest.com/crfl1bl.htm