Canon LTM L-bracket - what model(s) does it fit?

[Steve Goldstein]

I recently acquired a very nicely made L-bracket with its (old and somewhat decrepit) zip leather case. The name "Canon" is in the old-style 1950's font and the mounting stud is offset to the side so I figured it's for one of more Canon rangefinders. It doesn't fit either my P or my L2 - both camera bodies are too thick for the opening.

Does anybody know what model(s) will work with this lovely piece of kit?

 

[reddesert]

Steve,
See here: https://www.canonrangefinder.org/Canon_Accessory.htm
It's shown there with a knob wind body.

 

[Steve Goldstein]

From another forum I learned of this site:

Camera_Holder - FlynnGraphics

The Canon Camera Holder is photo gear from film days used to hold cameras for mounting on tripods or other equipment. Information is hard to find on them.

flynngraphics.ca

It appears I have what he refers to as "Camera Holder 2". It's missing the steel foot, but is fully usable on the appropriate camera (not the ones I have) with shorter focal lengths where balance won't be an issue. Apparently it's for some or all of the earlier Barnack-copy (bottom-loading) Canon rangefinders.

 

[Randy Stewart]

I have one, acquired in a kit of bodies lenses and accessories, with a IVSb. I do not know if it fits earlier bodies. I've never used mine. I think its purpose was to move the tripod mounting point from the bottom end of the body to a center, balanced point.