Canon Canonet
The Canon Canonet is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1961, marking Canon's entry into the compact automatic camera market. This camera features a coupled rangefinder viewfinder with built-in selenium light meter providing automatic exposure control. The Canonet is equipped with a 45mm f/1.9 Canon lens and offers both automatic and manual exposure settings. Notable for its sleek design and user-friendly operation, it was designed to appeal to amateur photographers seeking the convenience of automatic exposure without sacrificing image quality. The Canonet established the foundation for Canon's successful line of compact rangefinder cameras throughout the 1960s.
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Canon Canonet Service Manual
Service manual for the Canon Canonet
Canon Canonet Full Service Manual
Service manual for the Canon Canonet