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Canon VI-T Chrome

The Canon VI-T Chrome is a 35mm rangefinder camera using the Leica screw mount (M39), produced by Canon in the late 1950s. The 'T' designates the trigger-wind baseplate mechanism, which sets it apart from the lever-wind VI-L sold alongside it. The Chrome finish was the standard version, aimed at serious amateurs and professionals looking for an alternative to Leitz and Nikon rangefinders.

Hammer prices for the Canon VI-T Chrome at UK auction have spanned roughly £120–£290, with a median near £160 based on the limited record set available today. Condition, working rangefinder accuracy and a smoothly operating trigger-wind all influence what an example sells for in the saleroom, and examples paired with a period Canon lens typically realise more than bodies alone. Because only a handful of verified UK hammer results are on file, the headline value figure should be treated as indicative rather than a tight market price.

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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.

Date Price Source
Oct 2023 £120 Special Auction Services
May 2023 £300 Flints Auctions
Dec 2021 £124 Flints Auctions
Nov 2005 EUR 450 Leitz Auction
Jun 2004 £227 Christie's
May 2003 EUR 290 Leitz Auction
Mar 2001 £164 Christie's
Aug 2000 £293 Christie's

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