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Canon VI-T black

The Canon VI-T is a 35mm rangefinder camera using the Leica thread mount (LTM/M39), produced by Canon in the late 1950s. The black-finished version is the less common variant of a body that was otherwise typically supplied in chrome, positioned at the upper end of Canon's screw-mount rangefinder line.

Sales data for the black VI-T is extremely thin: a single UK auction record from October 2023 saw one fetch £1,700 at the hammer, which is wholesale level before buyer's premium. With only one data point to anchor the value, what a Canon VI-T black sells for today in 2026 depends heavily on cosmetic condition, original paint retention and whether the trigger-wind base is fully functional, and a wider price band should be expected once more results accumulate.

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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 £1,700 Special Auction Services
Nov 2022 EUR 3,000 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 EUR 1,700 Leitz Auction
Nov 2020 £1,091 Flints Auctions
Dec 2009 EUR 1,200 Leitz Auction
May 2009 EUR 2,200 Leitz Auction
Nov 2008 EUR 1,800 Leitz Auction
Jun 2008 EUR 1,900 Leitz Auction
Feb 2005 £840 Christie's
Jun 2004 £1,195 Christie's

Frequently asked questions

What is a Canon VI-T black worth?

On the available evidence one clean example sold for £1,700 at UK auction in late 2023; with only one verified hammer result, treat that figure as indicative rather than a firm market price.

How much does a Canon VI-T black sell for compared to the chrome version?

The black-finish VI-T is scarcer than the chrome version and typically attracts a premium when paint and engravings are original, though the supplied sales history is too limited to quantify the exact uplift.

Is the Canon VI-T black a good buy at current prices?

For a collector focused on Canon screw-mount rangefinders the price seen at auction reflects its rarity, but buyers should budget for a CLA on the shutter and rangefinder when assessing overall value.

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