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Canon 7S (Chrome)

The Canon 7S (Chrome) is a 35mm rangefinder camera from Canon's screw-mount and bayonet rangefinder line, sold in a chrome finish body. It succeeded the Canon 7 in the mid-1960s and was offered as a higher-specification rangefinder aimed at enthusiast photographers.

Hammer prices at UK auction for the Canon 7S in chrome have ranged from roughly £330 to £600, with a median around £470 based on the limited records to hand. Values today are highly condition-sensitive: clean, working bodies with bright finders sell for noticeably more than examples with haze, dim rangefinder patches or meter faults, and prices at saleroom level exclude buyer's premium.

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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: May 2013

Date Price Source
May 2013 EUR 600 Leitz Auction
Nov 2001 £329 Christie's
Nov 2001 £470 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon 7S (Chrome) worth today?

Based on recent UK auction hammer results, a Canon 7S in chrome is typically worth somewhere between £330 and £600, with clean, fully working examples sitting toward the upper end of that range.

How much does a Canon 7S sell for at auction?

Recorded UK hammer prices sit around a £470 median, though the price any individual body achieves depends heavily on cosmetic condition and whether the meter and rangefinder are still functional.

Does the meter affect the value of a Canon 7S?

Yes — a working selenium meter lifts the price, while a dead or inaccurate cell pushes the value toward the lower end of the observed range.

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