*READ* Canon Model 7s with Canon Lens 135mm F3.5 LTM

Canon Model 7s

• Camera Type: 35mm Manual Rangefinder Film Camera
• Film Format: 35mm (135 Film)
• Lens Mount: Canon LTM (Leica Thread Mount, 39mm screw mount)
• Viewfinder: Bright-line rangefinder with projected frame lines
• Focusing: Manual rangefinder focusing
• Shutter Type: Focal-plane metal shutter
• Shutter Speed Range: 1s – 1/1000s + Bulb
• ISO Range: Manual (based on meter coupling)
• Metering: Built-in CdS light meter (TTL metering)
• Exposure Modes: Manual exposure with meter guidance
• Flash Sync Speed: 1/60s
• Power Source: Mercury or modern equivalent battery (meter system)
• Weight: Approx. 720g (body only)

Lens: Canon 135mm F3.5 (LTM)

• Lens Type: Telephoto Prime Lens
• Focal Length: 135mm
• Maximum Aperture: F3.5
• Lens Mount: Canon LTM (39mm screw mount)
• Format Coverage: 35mm Full Frame
• Focusing: Manual Focus
• Minimum Focus Distance: Approx. 1.5m
• Optical Construction: 4 Elements in 3 Groups (typical early Canon design)
• Diaphragm Blades: 6
• Filter Size: 40.5mm
• Weight: Approx. 250g

Description

The Canon Model 7s is one of Canon’s most advanced screw-mount rangefinder cameras, representing the final and most refined stage of the Canon LTM system before the transition to the Canon FD SLR era. It combines a solid metal body, improved viewfinder, and integrated light meter, making it a highly capable tool for serious 35mm film photography.

Despite its rangefinder format, the Model 7s offers a relatively modern shooting experience for its time, with internal metering and improved usability compared to earlier Canon rangefinders. It remains fully manual, preserving the tactile and deliberate nature of classic film photography.

Paired with the Canon 135mm F3.5 lens, the system becomes a compact but effective telephoto setup. The 135mm focal length is well-suited for portraits, candid street photography from a distance, and compressed perspective scenes. The lens delivers clean, classic rendering with good sharpness and smooth tonal transitions typical of Canon’s LTM-era optics.

Together, this combination represents one of the most refined screw-mount Canon rangefinder systems—balanced, reliable, and still highly enjoyable for modern film shooters who appreciate classic manual photography.