Details
Hansa Canon camera
with pop-up viewfinder, the lens mount numbered 263, the baseplate numbered 2037, depressed area around the finder, no A-R engraving, with a Nippon Kogaku Nikkor f/3.5 50mm. lens
Literature
Peter Dechert (1985), Canon Rangefinder Cameras 1933-1968, p. 23, 24, 34-41.

Lot Essay

An early example of the Hansa with the features typically associated with a model from 1935, including early shutter design, shutter release guard, rewind switch and features which were transferred from the Kwanon camera. The Hansa Canon was produced from October 1935 to around June 1940.

Condition: 7D
Cosmetic: For parts only or major restoration.
Mechanical: Normal use and wear.

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