{"product_id":"used-canon-l2-rangefinder-film-camera","title":"Used Canon L2 Rangefinder Film Camera","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Used Canon L2 Rangefinder Film Camera is a classic 35mm mechanical rangefinder from Canon's late 1950s camera range, offering traditional manual operation, a robust vintage design and the distinctive shooting experience associated with classic Leica Thread Mount cameras. Marketed by Canon in March 1957, the L2 was designed as a practical and affordable 35mm rangefinder, making it an appealing choice for analogue photographers, vintage camera collectors and enthusiasts of classic Japanese rangefinder cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Canon L2 uses a threaded lens mount compatible with Leica Thread Mount (LTM\/M39) lenses, giving photographers access to a wide range of classic Canon, Leica and other compatible screw-mount rangefinder lenses. The camera features a coincidence rangefinder integrated into a reversed Galilean viewfinder, with three selectable viewfinder magnifications for different focal lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eWith its fully mechanical focal-plane shutter, top-mounted film advance lever and manual controls, the Canon L2 provides a tactile and engaging approach to 35mm photography. Shutter speeds range from 1 second to 1\/500 second, with Bulb and Time settings for longer exposures, giving photographers plenty of control when shooting landscapes, street photography, portraits and everyday film work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Canon L2 35mm rangefinder film camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarketed in 1957\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e35mm film format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24 x 36mm image format\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeica Thread Mount compatible threaded lens mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLTM \/ M39 screw-mount lens compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMechanical focal-plane shutter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShutter speeds from 1 sec to 1\/500 sec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb and Time settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoupled coincidence rangefinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReversed Galilean viewfinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree selectable viewfinder magnifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-mounted film advance lever\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePop-up film rewind knob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManually set frame counter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic metal-bodied vintage design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo built-in light meter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFP flash synchronisation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent collector's camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLeica Thread Mount Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eOne of the major attractions of the Canon L2 is its threaded LTM\/M39 lens mount. This allows it to be paired with a broad selection of compatible screw-mount rangefinder lenses, including classic Canon and Leica lenses as well as other LTM-compatible optics. Please check the exact lens mount and compatibility of any lens before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eClassic Rangefinder Focusing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Canon L2 incorporates a coupled coincidence rangefinder into its optical viewfinder, allowing photographers to focus manually by aligning the rangefinder images. The finder also provides three selectable magnifications, making the camera adaptable to different focal lengths and shooting situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFully Mechanical Film Photography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe L2 uses a traditional mechanical focal-plane shutter with a wide selection of manually controlled shutter speeds. From faster 1\/500 sec settings for brighter conditions and moving subjects through to slower exposures and Bulb\/Time settings, the camera offers the hands-on operation that makes classic rangefinder photography so appealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Used Canon L2 Rangefinder Film Camera is ideal for 35mm film photographers, street photographers, documentary photographers, analogue enthusiasts and vintage camera collectors. Its compact rangefinder design and LTM lens compatibility also make it an interesting option for photographers who enjoy using classic manual-focus lenses and traditional mechanical cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFilm Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe Canon L2 uses standard 35mm film, producing 24 x 36mm negatives. It is suitable for a wide variety of modern black and white, colour negative and slide films, allowing photographers to experiment with different film stocks and developing processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Good - Body shows some signs of use, as pictured. There is some light fungus in the rangefinder window, but does not affect use. In working order. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trade In","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58838033629558,"sku":"519540","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1165\/5118\/files\/DSC_0001_e89f7479-7b14-4d28-9fdf-2e4d50e7c399.jpg?v=1790594642","url":"https:\/\/www.cambrianphoto.co.uk\/products\/used-canon-l2-rangefinder-film-camera","provider":"Cambrian Photography","version":"1.0","type":"link"}