Canon Demi

• Economical shooting
• Experimental photography
• Compact camera fans
• Canon half-frame collectors

• Half-frame format (72 exposures per 36exp roll)
• Selenium meter (no batteries)
• 28mm f/2.8 Canon lens
• Zone focusing
• Match-needle programmed exposure

• Half-frame = smaller negatives, more grain
• Selenium meter can weaken
• Zone focus only
• Limited shutter speeds

• Selenium meter degradation
• Aperture blade sticking
• Shutter problems
• Light seal deterioration

Canon's half-frame series competed with the Olympus Pen. Various models existed with different lenses and features. The Demi uses selenium metering (no batteries). Half-frame doubles your shots per roll but produces smaller negatives with more visible grain in prints. Test meter function before purchase.

Typical range

£40 - £90

Excellent condition

~£120

Various models. Test selenium meter. Indicative, no dated source.

Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.