[Canon] IV Sb | Film Cameras | December 1952
The camera was the first of its kind to feature X-sync for Speedlites, marking a significant advancement in flash technology. Notable for its high precision and finish, it is a historic model in Japan's camera history, intended as the successor to the IV S, incorporating both FP-sync and X-sync capabilities for flash photography.
- Type: 35mm focal-plane shutter camera
- Picture Size: 24 x 36 mm
- Normal Lens: Serenar/Canon 50mm f/1.5, 50mm f/1.8
- Lens Mount: Universal threaded mount
- Shutter: Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Single-axis rotating dial for T, 1, 1/2, 1/4, and 1/8 sec., and single-axis rotating dial for X, B, 1/25, 1/40, 1/60, 1/100, 1/200, 1/500, and 1/1000 sec.
- Flash Sync: FP- and X-sync (direct synchronization provided with flash rail).
- Viewfinder: Coincidence rangefinder integrated with reversed Galilean viewfinder rotatable to set one of three magnifications.
- Film Loading & Advance: After baseplate removal, drop-in bottom loading. Advances with camera-top knob.
- Frame Counter: Manually set from 39 to 0 at base of camera-top rewind knob. Film speed indicator dial on top of rewind knob.
- Film Rewind: Camera-top knob.
- Dimensions & Weight: 140 x 72.2 x 67 mm, 790 g (with Canon 50mm f/1.8 lens).