Day May 10, 2021

Monday’s Camera – 1936 Hansa Canon

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I wish! If it was the real camera, Canon’s first, it would be worth around ten thousand dollars in average working condition and well a lot more in mint condition. Instead this is a replica of that very first Canon made by Canon to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Canon (2012).

A 1:1.4 scale model (replica) of the original HANSA Canon 35mm rangefinder camera.
Like most of my collectibles this one is still unopened and un-played with.
The HANSA Canon story.
BTW, the original lens was made by Nikon for Canon. See image below.
The real thing. This is what an original Hansa Canon looks like and it’s available online for around $17.5K on eBay 353374854594

Since the real thing is beyond my and most people’s budgets, then this fine replica will just have to do. The HANSA Canon existed at the same time as the original 1930s Leicas. Which one was the better camera?

The replica is available in my camera shop.

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