Canon VI
The Canon VI is a premium 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1958, representing Canon's most sophisticated rangefinder design with advanced features for serious photographers. This camera features a bright coupled rangefinder viewfinder with selectable framelines for multiple focal lengths and accepts Canon's extensive range of rangefinder lenses plus Leica screw-mount (LTM) optics. The VI includes a built-in selenium light meter and offers shutter speeds from 1 second to 1/1000s plus bulb mode. Notable for its exceptional build quality and precision manufacturing, it features bayonet lens mount compatibility and advanced viewfinder optics. Targeted at professional and advanced amateur photographers seeking Leica-quality performance, the Canon VI established Canon's reputation for producing world-class rangefinder cameras that competed directly with German precision instruments.
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Service manual for the Canon VI T