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Canon P chrome

The Canon P is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1959, using the Leica M39 screw mount and a cloth focal-plane shutter. It was Canon's higher-volume rangefinder of the period, sometimes referred to as the Populaire, with a single combined viewfinder showing parallax-corrected framelines for 35mm, 50mm, and 100mm lenses. The chrome version is the standard finish for this model.

Sales data for the Canon P chrome at UK auction is sparse, so any guide to what one is worth today should be treated with caution. The single recorded hammer result in our dataset is £400 from 2011, achieved at saleroom level before buyer's premium. Current values in 2026 are condition-driven, with clean, working bodies and accurate rangefinders priced well above examples with shutter capping or haze.

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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: October 2023

Date Price Source
Oct 2023 £50 Special Auction Services
Nov 2022 £475 Flints Auctions
Nov 2021 EUR 800 Leitz Auction
May 2011 EUR 400 Leitz Auction
Apr 2003 £329 Christie's
Oct 2000 £282 Christie's
Oct 1998 £368 Christie's
Jul 1998 £184 Christie's
May 1998 £149 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon P chrome worth at UK auction?

Auction data for this model is limited; the one recorded UK hammer price in our records is £400, and current value depends heavily on cosmetic condition and shutter accuracy.

How much does a Canon P sell for compared with other Canon rangefinders?

The Canon P typically sells for less than the Canon 7 or 7s with their built-in meters, but specific price differences vary sale to sale and we do not have enough recent data to give a reliable figure.

Does the Canon P use Leica screw-mount lenses?

Yes, the Canon P takes M39 screw-mount lenses, so most Leica thread-mount lenses from Canon, Leitz, and other makers will fit.

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