outfitter
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Michael
~130 for a CLA'd Canonet GIII QL17?
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Michael
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thanks for all the response guys. I should say im not in the US (Im living in Malaysia right now), but Im prepared to ship the item from almost anywhere at this point.
the ebay seller i was looking at is this one. Its very true what everyone has said about claims on ebay, I have that same concern too. He seemed to have sold a few canonets in the past before with good feedback, so I guess that counts for something.
Buying a user/clean fixer is an option, but not a very attractive one for me as Im still fairly new to canonets and rangefinders in general, Id rather have a working machine from the get go.
There are still a few days before the auction ends,so will have a look around. I might even wait for awhile longer just to see if something might pop up here.
the ebay seller i was looking at is this one. Its very true what everyone has said about claims on ebay, I have that same concern too. He seemed to have sold a few canonets in the past before with good feedback, so I guess that counts for something.
Buying a user/clean fixer is an option, but not a very attractive one for me as Im still fairly new to canonets and rangefinders in general, Id rather have a working machine from the get go.
There are still a few days before the auction ends,so will have a look around. I might even wait for awhile longer just to see if something might pop up here.
Xmas
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Mine was 39GBP (39USD equivalent) from a dealer sold with sticky foam but it still works ok, and the dealer did not say it was like new otherwise.
Had it have been black i'd a posted a photo. The dealers have troubles selling the old rangefinders.
Noel
Had it have been black i'd a posted a photo. The dealers have troubles selling the old rangefinders.
Noel
Michiel
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If you don't know who did the CLA, and what exactly was done, you might end up having to send it out for another CLA..
I recently bought one with CLA from a forum member I trust and spend about the same money (including shipping and customs). Worth it, I think.
I recently bought one with CLA from a forum member I trust and spend about the same money (including shipping and customs). Worth it, I think.
outfitter
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I bought on eBay for under $50 and it was perfect (including meter) except for the seals and it also benefitted from a RF/VF cleaning - I suspect this is the situation with most of these cameras offered for sale.
Note that nobody has jumped on this $130 camera; also note that the seller's definition of the work that was done does not amount to what I would call a CLA (for one there is no mention of a lube). It is just too easy for a kitchen table tinkerer to turn a $35 camera into a $130 camera with a superficial cleaning and seal change. Anyone can look at Rick Oelson's instructions and pop the top and clean the viewfinder. Ditto the seal; you can buy a kit for about $10 that comes with detailed instructions. My biggest problem is not the cost but the seller's lack of credentials - it seems reasonably clear he is doing the work himself.
On the other hand you have a logistics problem in Malaysia. Not only finding cameras and repairs but in availing yourself of this particular seller's return policy.
There are alternatives. Steve Gandy the owner of this forum has an overhauled Canon for sale at $175: http://www.cameraquest.com/inventor.htm Steve has a repair department and is generally reckoned a square shooter. Many eBayers make prior arrangements with a repairman and have their eBay purchase shipped directly to him for overhaul. I'm certain this forum has many recommendations for Canon repairs - indeed you could contact them all and ask if they have an overhauled one for sale.
Michael
Note that nobody has jumped on this $130 camera; also note that the seller's definition of the work that was done does not amount to what I would call a CLA (for one there is no mention of a lube). It is just too easy for a kitchen table tinkerer to turn a $35 camera into a $130 camera with a superficial cleaning and seal change. Anyone can look at Rick Oelson's instructions and pop the top and clean the viewfinder. Ditto the seal; you can buy a kit for about $10 that comes with detailed instructions. My biggest problem is not the cost but the seller's lack of credentials - it seems reasonably clear he is doing the work himself.
On the other hand you have a logistics problem in Malaysia. Not only finding cameras and repairs but in availing yourself of this particular seller's return policy.
There are alternatives. Steve Gandy the owner of this forum has an overhauled Canon for sale at $175: http://www.cameraquest.com/inventor.htm Steve has a repair department and is generally reckoned a square shooter. Many eBayers make prior arrangements with a repairman and have their eBay purchase shipped directly to him for overhaul. I'm certain this forum has many recommendations for Canon repairs - indeed you could contact them all and ask if they have an overhauled one for sale.
Michael
greyhoundman
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The gentleman that is e-bay selling the GIII is a member here.
His nick is Winklee99.
And what do you require for credentials?
I didn't know you need credentials. I work on a bench in my dining room.
But then I'm sooooo new to this.
Bwahahahahahaha
His nick is Winklee99.
And what do you require for credentials?
I didn't know you need credentials. I work on a bench in my dining room.
But then I'm sooooo new to this.
Bwahahahahahaha
kaiser48
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Ah well, my first post & confession time - back in March I bought a refurb with warrantee from an internet seller. With exchange rates it worked out at over $200 Australian. The camera arrived quickly but locked up the first time I tried the film winder. I sent it back, no hassles and the second one is great. 5 rolls through it so far and feels as solid as a rock. The lens is perfect and the body like new except for a very minor abrasion under the Canon logo. Meter and focusing are spot on.
I know it was a lot of money, but joining RFF just kinda made me go for it, if you know what I mean ...
I don't regret it. I'm learning how to make pictures again after years of SLRs, and loving it.
Alan
I know it was a lot of money, but joining RFF just kinda made me go for it, if you know what I mean ...
I don't regret it. I'm learning how to make pictures again after years of SLRs, and loving it.
Alan
outfitter
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How about a lot of agreement by members that Mr so and so or XXX company are good repairmen? I do some repairs also but wouldn't recommend myself to anyone.greyhoundman said:
Michael
outfitter
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Just checked Winklee99's posts on this forum. He states that he sells 100-200 Canonets a year with over 97% positive feedback. That seems an awful lot of agreement that he is doing the right things. Changes the picture entirely - I'm changing sides to join those who say "go for it".
Michael
Michael
greyhoundman
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First, the gentleman does not claim to have done a CLA on the camera.
He says, cleaned checked and adjusted. I can verify he does that.
Full CLA requires removing the leatherette, and the lens plate. I do this on a regular basis.
Even the big credentialed places have a blooper now and then. It's how it is made right that counts.
He says, cleaned checked and adjusted. I can verify he does that.
Full CLA requires removing the leatherette, and the lens plate. I do this on a regular basis.
Even the big credentialed places have a blooper now and then. It's how it is made right that counts.
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pesphoto
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If Greyhoundman endorses this seller that would be good enough for me.
vrgard
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For what it's worth, I have one of these cameras purchased from this seller on ebay a couple of years ago. It's very clean and has never given me any trouble whatsoever.
-Randy
-Randy
Michiel
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Seconded. Seems to become a go-for-it 🙂pesphoto said:
ChrisPlatt
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If the price is right for you, then buy this one.
G'man's word is as good as gold. 🙂
Chris
G'man's word is as good as gold. 🙂
Chris
Henryzx
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The canonet is extremely easy to work on, even with sticky shutter, and replace all the seals, took me 45min to 1 hr .... why would you want to spend ~$120 for someone else to have fun with ur camera?
Bingley
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Last weekend I won a Canonet Q17 on the 'bay for $76; it arrived Thurs.; shot a roll of film quickly to check shutter and auto, and everything appears to be working just fine. Yay! It does not appear to need a CLA, but will know for sure after I use it some more. I did follow Peter's suggestion (above) and looked for a camera that wore a filter. The lens on this one appears to be in great shape. Will give it a workout in SF next weekend.
Never had one of these cameras before, and am impressed by its compact size. It will (I hope) make an excellent traveling companion for my P or 7 (w/ 28 & 75).
Never had one of these cameras before, and am impressed by its compact size. It will (I hope) make an excellent traveling companion for my P or 7 (w/ 28 & 75).
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