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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.

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
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