Canonet 28

[Harlee]

Today I picked up a really nice Canonet 28 with a working meter [using a zinc 1.4V battery and a spacer made from a piece of aluminum from a coke can]. Before I run a test roll, I'd like to clean the viewfinder, so I'll need to remove the top. How does one remove the collar around the shutter button, is it a left hand thread? What's the best way to get it unscrewed. As soon as I get the viewfiner clean, I'll test a roll and post the results.

 

[fishtek]

Yup...counter-clockwise to unscrew. Pretty straightforward after that. I put some masking tape on a really small pair of channel-lock style pliers, and it didn't take much effort to get it moving. Used a rubber band between my fingers to put it back snugly. I'd try the rubber band to try to get it off, too. I'm mid-roll through a post-cleaning tear-down myself. Nice l'il camera, eh?

Regards!
Don

 

[Harlee]

Canonet 28

I had no problem unscrewing the collar with one of those green rubber things to unscrew the lids off jars. It came right off, and I had the top off in just a couple of minutes. Cleaned up the viewfinder and now it's as bright as a new penny.

I've noticed however that on infinity the images don't quite line up, but attempting to turn the adjustment screw for the horizontal image is a real challenge. The slot on the screw is very shallow and small jewler screwdrivers just keep slipping out.

I may attempt to place a drop of something to loosen up the threads so that it will turn a little easier. Any suggestions? I'm going to fire off a couple of shots anyway to see if the meter is on.

Is the Canon D flash the only one that will work , since there isn't anyway to set the shutter speed?

Thanks for your help.

 

[fishtek]

Can't help ya 'bout the infinity adjustment. I've not had to deal with this particular issue on any of the Canonets I've gotten. There are others here WAY more familiar with what's under the hood than am I. I'm sure you'll get your answer here soon.

The Canolite D allows your machine to automatically set the exposure via the 2nd pin. I've had pretty good luck with a Sunpak 1600, but I set the aperture based on the distance. Again, you'll get better answers from somebody else here...

See ha!
Don

 

[gordonb]

Ritzcam has a Canolite D fairly cheap

 

[Harlee]

Canonet 28

Thanks for all of the info. I'll go ahead and shoot another 5 shots or so under varying light conditions just to see if the meter is handling sunlight and shade. I've found a couple of Canolite Ds on Ebay and I'm watching how they go for now. I do have a two Canon flashes with three contacts which are made for the T50, T70 and T80 cameras which set the shutter speed and F stop, and I'm going to fire off a couple of shots indoors to see if the Canon 144, manually setting the F stop to F4, to see if it will set the proper shutter speed. If not then I'll go for the Canolite D. I'm surprised that Ritzcam still sells the "D" flashes - I'm assuming they're used. I wouldn't think the "D" flash are still around new. Can you tell me if Ritzcam.com is their web site address. Thanks again!

 

[Harlee]

Canonet 28

I made a mistake in stating the flash I'm going to try is a Canon 144 - actually it's a Canon 244T. I set the aperature for F4, but of course I won't know if it set the correct shutter speed until I have them developed. I may have the film developed tomorrow.

 

[ben lloyd]

The Canonet 28 defaults to 1/30 when not in automatic.
So, for indoor flash it should be fine, but not much help if you want fill-flash outside.

And in case you want it the manual is here:

http://www.butkus.org/chinon/canon/canon_canonet_28/canon_canonet_28.htm

 

[Harlee]

Canonet 28

Thanks Ben. Since the camera defaults to 1/30 when taken off auto, why then do you suppose it has a second flash contact? I thought the second contact set the shutter speed. I did receive my pics back today and the outdoor shots came out great, but the flash sort of washed out the subject. Perhaps the F4 setting was a little to wide open. I'll experiment some more and change the setting to F5.6. Today was a busy day and so I'll try and post some pics ASAP.Thanks again.

 

[gordonb]

Thanks for all of the info. I'll go ahead and shoot another 5 shots or so under varying light conditions just to see if the meter is handling sunlight and shade. I've found a couple of Canolite Ds on Ebay and I'm watching how they go for now. I do have a two Canon flashes with three contacts which are made for the T50, T70 and T80 cameras which set the shutter speed and F stop, and I'm going to fire off a couple of shots indoors to see if the Canon 144, manually setting the F stop to F4, to see if it will set the proper shutter speed. If not then I'll go for the Canolite D. I'm surprised that Ritzcam still sells the "D" flashes - I'm assuming they're used. I wouldn't think the "D" flash are still around new. Can you tell me if Ritzcam.com is their web site address. Thanks again!

Yes, I included a link in my post but their hard to see unless you put your mouse pointer over it.

 

[Harlee]

Canonet 28

Ussing the correct screwdriver, I've managed to get the rangefinder images to line up nicely. I've loaded up some film in it and will get some shots tomorrow. I'll post some pics ASAP.