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Canon 7 (Chrome)

The Canon 7 is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced by Canon in 1961. The chrome version uses a Leica screw mount (M39) with an additional external bayonet that supports the fast 50mm f/0.95 lens, and it carries a built-in selenium light meter on the front of the body.

UK auction hammer results on record for the chrome Canon 7 span roughly £120 to £250, with a median around £200 at saleroom level (wholesale hammer, before commission). The dataset available is historical and sparse, so what a Canon 7 is worth in 2026 today depends heavily on whether the selenium meter is still accurate, how clean the rangefinder is, and whether a desirable Canon lens is included — clean, meter-working examples tend to sell for more than bodies with a dead cell.

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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: April 2026

Date Price Source
Apr 2026 £1,500 Flints Auctions
Jun 2024 £162 Flints Auctions
Oct 2023 £240 Special Auction Services
Nov 2018 £1,920 Flints Auctions
May 2013 EUR 240 Leitz Auction
May 2013 EUR 240 Leitz Auction
May 2006 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Jun 2004 £717 Christie's
May 2004 EUR 261 Leitz Auction
Nov 2002 £376 Christie's
Nov 2002 EUR 9,375 Leitz Auction
Nov 1998 £184 Christie's
Jul 1998 £253 Christie's
Jul 1998 £218 Christie's
Nov -0001 £125 Flints Auctions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon 7 worth at UK auction?

Recorded UK auction hammer prices for the chrome Canon 7 body range from about £120 to £250, with a median near £200, though the available sales history is limited and dated.

How much does a Canon 7 sell for compared to the Canon 7s?

The sales history provided only covers the chrome Canon 7, so a direct price comparison with the later 7s cannot be made from this data.

Does the value of a Canon 7 depend on condition?

Yes — a working selenium meter, clean rangefinder patch and accurate shutter push the price toward the upper end of the range, while examples with a dead meter or needing service sell for noticeably less.

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