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Canon 7 Bell & Howell

The Canon 7 Bell & Howell is a 35mm rangefinder camera, a variant of the Canon 7 distributed in the United States by Bell & Howell. It uses the Canon rangefinder bayonet/screw mount system and dates from the 1960s, positioned as a professional-grade rangefinder when new.

Sales data for this specific Bell & Howell-branded variant is extremely thin: a single Christie's UK auction record from 1998 shows a hammer price of £483, which reflects saleroom level rather than retail. Because that figure is nearly three decades old and based on one data point, it is not a reliable guide to what the camera is worth or sells for today in 2026, and condition plus completeness of branding will heavily influence value.

Sales History

Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.

Date Price Source
Oct 1998 £483 Christie's