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To cut costs, the camera had a fixed, eye-level pentaprism viewfinder. This was the economy or “Populaire” version of the Canonflex.

The self-timer was operated by a simple lever, and the pentaprism cover was part of the single-piece top cover. Other features and performance were the same as the original Canonflex.


Name: Canonflex RP
Manufacturer:  Canon Japan
Made in: Japan
N°: 116950
Production Date : -
Type: 35mm focal-plane shutter camera
Series: Canonflex
Picture Size:  24 x 36 mm
Normal Lens:  Canon R50mm f/1.8
Collection Lens:  Super-Canomatic R 50mm f/1.8
Lens Mount:  R Mount
Focus:  Manual Focus
Shutter: Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Single-axis non-rotating dial for X, B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, and 1/1000 sec. Equipped with built-in self-timer and shutter button lock.
Dimensions & Weight:  145 x 100 x 49 mm, 940 g (body)
Production Period: 1960 - 1962
N° Produced:   
Original Price:  48,000 yen (w/R50mm f/1.8)
Indexed Price (Approx.): 2.250 EUR
Avg Ebay Value: 170 EUR
Source: Canon Camera Museum, Wikipedia.org, Camera-wiki.org, knippsen.blogspot.com