[Canon] L3 | Film Cameras | November 1957
Marketed in November 1957, the original price was 48,000 yen (with 50mm f/2.8) and 32,000 yen (for the body). This was an L2 model without any flash synchronization, and the body cost only 32,000 yen.
- Type: 35mm focal-plane shutter rangefinder camera
- Picture Size: 24 x 36 mm
- Normal Lens: Canon 50mm f/2.8
- Lens Mount: Threaded mount
- Shutter: Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Single-axis rotating dial for 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, and 1/15 sec., and single-axis rotating dial (with index) for B, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, and 1/500 sec. No self-timer.
- Flash Sync: None (terminal socket hole covered).
- Viewfinder: Coincidence rangefinder integrated with reversed Galilean viewfinder rotatable to set one of three magnifications. Accessory shoe’s parallax correction pin coupled to lens draw to adjust accessory finder.
- Film Loading & Advance: After opening camera back, insertion onto spool. Advances with camera-top advance lever (single or partial strokes).
- Frame Counter: Manually set from 39 to 0 with built-in window. Film advance and rewind status indicator provided.
- Film Rewind: Pop-up rewind knob
- Dimensions & Weight: 143 x 76 x 34 mm, 530 g (body)