Vintage Canon L39 rangefinder from 1951, Leica-compatible mount from Canon's pre-SLR rangefinder heritage.
The Canon L3 is a 35mm rangefinder camera for the Leica Thread Mount (LTM/M39 screw) — Canon's last LTM rangefinder, produced 1961-1964. A historically important camera marking the end of Canon's rangefinder era before transitioning to SLRs. Leica Thread Mount.
35mm film. Leica Thread Mount (M39 screw). Rangefinder. Canon L-series lens system. Manual exposure. Leica Thread Mount.
The Canon L3 is the final Canon LTM rangefinder — Canon produced a respected line of LTM rangefinders from the 1950s before pivoting entirely to the FL/FD SLR mount. Canon LTM cameras and lenses are compatible with all Leica M39 screw-mount accessories.
On the used market the Canon L3 is a collectible vintage LTM rangefinder. Condition checks: rangefinder, shutter, LTM thread. Leica Thread Mount (M39/LTM) — Canon's final rangefinder.