Canon II-A
The Canon II-A is a LTM-mount film rangefinder camera, introduced in 1952. Leica camera price index →
Reference maintained by Thomas Boots
General
- Mount
- LTM
- Release Year
- 1952
- Type
- Film
- Model Number
- II-A
- Serial Range
- Unknown, observed examples are approximately 673xx to 703xx and production was very limited
Dimensions
Viewfinder & Shutter
- Framelines
- None, three-position optical finder for standard framing, telephoto framing and critical focusing
- Shutter Speeds
- B, 1/25 s, 1/40 s, 1/60 s, 1/100 s, 1/200 s and 1/500 s
- Shutter Type
- Cloth
Features
- Hot Shoe
- No
- Tripod Socket
- Yes
- Self Timer
- No
- Flash Sync
- None
Canon II-A
The Canon II-A is a rare 1952 LTM rangefinder derived from the III-A but built without the front slow-speed mechanism. Its slow-dial opening is covered by a leatherette-covered blank, and its cloth shutter provides B and speeds from 1/25 to 1/500 second [1].
The camera retains Canon's universal threaded mount and three-position combined rangefinder/viewfinder. It has no flash synchronization and no self timer [1].
History
Development and Launch
The II-A was marketed in March 1952. Collector research suggests it was commissioned by distributor Jardine Matheson, which accepted only part of the order [1].
Production Evolution
The reported production period lasted only several months. Exact totals are uncertain, although one collector estimate suggests approximately 99 cameras [1].
Special Variants
No finish or regional variation should be promoted to a separate profile without documentation. The II-A itself is a distinct production model, not a special edition.
Collector Notes
Confirm the factory-covered slow-dial opening, absence of flash rail, early fabricated shutter crate and serial-era construction. Modified III-A or incomplete bodies must not be identified as II-A without supporting evidence.
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