[Canon] J (Popular Model) | Film Cameras | April 1939

 

The "J" model, designed for the everyday consumer, epitomized Canon's commitment to accessibility. This low-cost camera featured a distance scale in place of a rangefinder and was equipped with a simple reversed Galilean viewfinder. Instead of the sophisticated three-lug bayonet lens mount found in the Hansa Canon and Canon S, the "J" utilized a more economical threaded lens mount. It came standard with a Nikkor 5cm f/4.5 lens.

In the aftermath of World War II, this model became a testament to Canon's ingenuity, crafted from the scarce leftover parts available. Its exterior bore the marks of its resourceful construction: the top cover was sourced from the Canon S, and a cover was improvised to conceal the hole left by the slow shutter speed dial. The result was a camera that not only fulfilled its function but also told a story of resilience and adaptability in challenging times.

Type
35mm focal-plane shutter camera

Picture Size
24 x 36 mm

Normal Lens
Nikkor 50mm f/4.5

Lens Mount
Threaded (non-universal) (Pitch: 24 ridges/inch, Flange back: 28.8 mm)

Shutter
Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Single-axis rotating dial for Z, 1/20, 1/40, 1/60, 1/100, 1/200, and 1/500 sec.

Viewfinder
Reversed Galilean viewfinder. Focusing with distance scale.

Film Loading & Advance
After baseplate removal, drop-in bottom loading. Advances with camera-top knob.

Frame Counter
Manually set from 0 to 39 at the base of the camera-top rewind knob.

Film Rewind
Camera-top knob

Dimensions & Weight
136.5 x 69 x 30.5 mm, 620 g (with Nikkor 50mm f/4.5)

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