Canon MC

Canon MC (without flash) by fedglass (Image rights)

Canon MC 10 (with flash attached) by K.Medeiros (Image rights)

The MC (micro compact) range consisted of two 35mm compact camera models, the high-end autofocus Canon MC, introduced in April 1984 (QD version also available) and the fixed focus MC10 of March 1985. They were made in Japan by Canon.

Canon MC specificationsEdit

• Lens: 35mm, f/2.8 (4 elements in 4 groups).
• Shutter speeds: 1/8-1/500s.
• Viewfinder incorporates icons indicating focal distance
• Separate Speedlite MC-S flash attaches to side. Guide No: 11m at ISO 100.
• Film speed up to ISO 1000.
• Self-timer.
• Optional Quartzdate feature.
• Power: Two 1.5V AAA batteries.
• Dimensions and weight: 137x65x42 mm, 330 g (with MC-S and batteries).

Canon MC10 specificationsEdit

• Fixed focus lens: 35mm, f/4.5 (4 elements in 4 groups).
• Shutter speeds: 1/20-1/350s.
• Available in a variety of colours: Dark brown, dark green, and dark blue. The Speedlite MC-S also came in matching colours.
• Power: Two 1.5V AAA batteries.
• Dimensions and weight: 137x65x42 mm, 315 g (with MC-S and batteries).

LinksEdit

• Canon MC at Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr
• Canon MC and Canon MC 10 in the Canon Camera Museum.