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Canon IVSB (black)

The Canon IVSB is a 35mm rangefinder camera using the Leica screw mount (M39), produced by Canon in the early 1950s. The black-finish version is a less commonly encountered variant of a body more usually seen in chrome.

Auction data for the black IVSB is thin: the two recorded UK saleroom hammer results sit at £164 and £253, giving a narrow range of £160–£250 with a median around £210. As of 2026 these older results should be treated as indicative rather than a current price guide, and condition together with the black-finish variant premium will heavily influence what a clean example sells for today at auction.

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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 £162 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 £397 Flints Auctions
Nov 2003 £646 Christie's
Aug 2000 £164 Christie's
Jun 1999 £253 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon IVSB (black) worth today?

Based on the limited UK auction hammer results on file, examples have sold in the £160–£250 range, but with only two data points the true current market value is uncertain and condition-dependent.

How much does a black Canon IVSB sell for at auction?

Recorded hammer prices are £164 and £253, so a working example has historically sold for around £210, though the black variant can command a premium over the more common chrome version when originality is verified.

Is the black Canon IVSB rarer than the chrome version?

Yes, black-finish IVSB bodies are encountered far less often than chrome examples, which is the main reason buyers pay attention to paint originality when assessing price and value.

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