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Canon Pellix1965
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Canon FL
- Years
- 1965–1970
- Weight
- 760 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-cds-stop-down
The Canon Pellix (1965) was Canon's first SLR with a fixed **pellicle (semi-transparent) mirror**. About two-thirds of light reaches the film, one-third stays in the viewfinder permanently. No mirror blackout — you see the subject continuously even during exposure. Mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter to 1/1000s, TTL stop-down CdS metering, FL lens mount. Manual exposure only.
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Before you buy used
- **Pellicle mirror** — verify cleanliness; dust on pellicle shows in viewfinder.
- **Mercury battery** — voltage-sensitive; Wein zinc-air or MR-9 adapter.
- **Foam light seals** — replace.
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- **CdS meter** drifts.
- **Stop-down metering** — must close aperture for reading; verify diaphragm operates smoothly.
- Service: scarce; FL-system service is essentially gone.
About this camera
The first SLR with a pellicle mirror. 1965, no mirror blackout, half a stop of light loss — a Canon experiment that became the EOS-1N RS's ancestor.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Canon Pellix use?
- The Canon Pellix shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Canon Pellix take?
- The Canon Pellix uses a 1x PX625 (mercury, 1.35V) battery.
- What lens mount does the Canon Pellix have?
- The Canon Pellix uses the Canon FL mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Canon Pellix offer?
- The Canon Pellix's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Canon Pellix use?
- The Canon Pellix meters with ttl-cds-stop-down.