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Canon VI-L1958
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Leica Screw Mount (LTM/M39)
- Years
- 1958–1959
- Weight
- 700 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
The Canon VI-L (1958) is Canon's late-50s rangefinder, predecessor of the simpler P (1959) and the flagship 7 (1961). Distinctive feature: **switchable finder magnification** — a top-plate dial selects 0.65×, 1.0×, or 1.5× viewfinder magnification, useful for different lens focal lengths. **VI-L** has standard lever wind; **VI-T** has a unique bottom-plate trigger wind that some photographers prefer for one-handed operation. Mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter to 1/1000s, M39 LTM mount.
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Before you buy used
- **Cloth shutter pinholes** — verify.
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- **Rangefinder calibration** — drifts.
- **Finder magnification dial** — verify all 3 positions click.
- **Trigger wind mechanism** (VI-T) — verify smooth.
- Service: Japanese rangefinder specialists.
About this camera
Canon's late-50s rangefinder. Switchable finder magnification (0.65× / 1.0× / 1.5×), bottom-plate trigger wind on the VI-T variant.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Canon VI-L use?
- The Canon VI-L shoots 35mm film.
- What lens mount does the Canon VI-L have?
- The Canon VI-L uses the Leica Screw Mount (LTM/M39) mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Canon VI-L offer?
- The Canon VI-L's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.