Canon P Rangefinder with Canon 50mm f1.8 lens - Condition: Exc+++

Canon P Rangefinder with Canon 50mm f1.8 lens - Condition: Exc+++
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A beautiful Canon Rangefinder in really lovely condition with light signs of use paired with a Canon 50mm f1.8 lens (one of the sharpest lenses that Canon ever made) that is clean and clear with no scratches, haze or fungus. 
 
Serial Number: 745676
Lens Serial Number: 223149
 
The Canon P
The Canon P (for Populaire) was made between 1958 & 1961. It was the first truly popular Camera and laid the ground for even more innovative cameras to come. viewfinder was fixed at 1:1 with framelines for 35/50 & 100mm visible. It was a very usefuil competitor to the Leica M2 &  Nikon S3 Rangefinders that preceded it.
 
Smaller and quieter than the 7/7s with a very accurate shutter. All the P/7/7s have a metal foil shutter, which was a huge innvation at the time and was deployed to avoid the sun burn holes often found in cloth shutters of the time. They often show slight wrinkles, this is normal and nothing to be concerned about, it has no detrimental effect on exposures. 
 
The Canon 50mm f1.8 lens
A really beautiful lens that is to some peoples view even sharper than the legendary Canon 50mm f1.4. 
 
In absolutely lovely condition and working flawlessly. The camera and lens comes in a Presentation Box, with the relevant accessories (Leather Soft half case, Hand Strap, lens and body caps, High Quality Soft Shutter Release Button, and Hot Shoe Spirit Level Cover).
 
A full Mechanical parts & labour warranty for 12 months is included in the price.
 
A roll of 36 exposure Ilford HP5 Film is included in the box. 
 
Please note: All cameras can be reskinned in a different colour if required. See reskinning service tab. 
 
nb. the images of the presentation box are for demonstration purposes only. You will receive the camera you order in an identical and beautiful presentation box, just the camera depicted in that particular image will be substituted with your camera.