Canon QL17

[Red Robin]

My little QL17 has a hokey plastic case. Do you know if it was offered in leather? Thanks.

 

[oftheherd]

I have one that came with a leather case. It was rather thin and flimsy. I have never used it. My Canonet 19, the small version (same size as the Canonet 17), came with a case that was much thicker and stiffer. I keep the Canonet 19 in it just to keep them together, but I would be very comfortable to carry either the 17 or the 19 in it.

 

[Red Robin]

Thanks for the reply. I'll be on the lookout

 

[Frontman]

It depends on which model QL17 you have. The first variation of the compact QL17 with the 40mm f/1.7 lens and manual or auto setting came with a plastic case. The newer QL17 GIII came with a leather case. I have a couple new-in-the-box cameras with their original cases. The leather cases are prone to getting moldy, though they are very well made, and fit more nicely and have a nicer finish than the uber-expensive accessory cases people buy for Leicas and such.

 

[Contarama]

I have an early version black QL17 that is in a black leather case. I also have the lens cap for said camera.