Details
Canon J-II no. 8069
Seiki Kogaku, Japan; with covered slow-speed dial area, and a Nippon Kogaku Nikkor f/3.5 5cm. lens no. 502132, in an ever ready case
Literature
Peter Dechert (1985), Canon Rangefinder Cameras 1933-1968, p. 62-63.

Lot Essay

Condition: 4D
Cosmetic: Normal use and wear.
Mechanical: Normal use and wear.


The Canon J-II was Seiki Kogaku's first postwar design. Production began in December 1945 through to November 1946. Production is believed to be 506 units although there is speculation that only 164 were made.

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