Canon Vintage 35mm Cameras

Canon Vintage 35mm Camera

It's hard to beat the classics. And a Canon vintage 35mm camera is a thing of beauty, whether you're a vintage camera collector or you're looking for a functioning camera with a satisfying old-school feel. If you're lucky, your Canon vintage camera purchase will include its original case. Their classic leather cases are high-quality traditional pieces that still look stylish today.

The excitement of developing your photos on 35mm film has been lost with today's digital cameras . Maybe you remember those days fondly or maybe you would like to experience a method of photography you have never tried before. Either way, you can't beat that feeling of suspense as you take the first look at your newly developed photos.

Canon cameras through the ages

You'll find vintage Canon 35mm cameras from a variety of eras. Love the retro look of an original 1950s camera? They can be a real collector's items now. Or maybe you love the picture quality of the 1970s 35mm cameras, such as the Canon AE-1 ? Many have stood the test of time and continue to perform at an exceptionally high standard. Do check with the seller if you are unsure if the vintage camera you're interested in is still functioning, as some cameras are sold purely as collectables.

Canon: the brand

Canon established in Japan in 1937 (when they were known as Precision Optical Instruments Laboratory). Famous for producing Japan's first ever 35mm camera, they have gone on to become world-leading camera designers and manufacturers.

The global brand now employs almost 200,000 people around the world and have expanded into the motion picture and printing industries. Their motto of 'living and working together for the common good' is put into practice through their international operations - and results in top quality cameras at the forefront of technology.