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Canon 7 (black)

The Canon 7 is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1961, using Canon's screw mount with an additional external bayonet for high-speed lenses. The black-finish version is a less commonly encountered variant of a body more usually found in chrome.

At UK auction, hammer prices for the black Canon 7 have ranged from £900 to £1,400, with a median around £1,000 — wholesale saleroom results rather than retail. As of today in 2026 the sample is thin and dated, so what a black Canon 7 is worth now depends heavily on cosmetic condition, working rangefinder and shutter, and whether the finish is original.

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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.

Prices updated: July 2023

Date Price Source
Jul 2023 £160 David Duggleby
Nov 2019 EUR 1,600 Leitz Auction
Jun 2019 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
May 2012 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
Dec 2010 EUR 700 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 900 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 1,400 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 2,000 Leitz Auction
May 2005 EUR 1,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2003 EUR 2,500 Leitz Auction

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon 7 (black) worth today?

Recent UK auction hammer results sit between roughly £900 and £1,400, with a median near £1,000, though clean original-finish examples tend toward the upper end of that range.

How much does a black Canon 7 sell for compared with the chrome version?

The black-finish Canon 7 is scarcer than the chrome body and typically commands a premium at auction, but the price gap depends strongly on finish originality.

Is the Canon 7 meter reliable?

The built-in selenium meter commonly reads low or fails with age; buyers usually value the camera on its shutter and rangefinder condition rather than meter accuracy.

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