Russ
Well-known
Hello Fellow RF snappers
This camera does not have the "flash-matic" feature, so why does it have guide #'s on it's aperture ring?
Thanks
Russ
This camera does not have the "flash-matic" feature, so why does it have guide #'s on it's aperture ring?
Thanks
Russ
Wayne R. Scott
Half fast Leica User
Russ,
I believe that the guide numbers work with the Canolite flash that was designed for the QL-17 GIII. I don't have my manual at home with me so I may be mistaken.
Wayne
I believe that the guide numbers work with the Canolite flash that was designed for the QL-17 GIII. I don't have my manual at home with me so I may be mistaken.
Wayne
Russ
Well-known
Wayne R. Scott said:
Wayne
Thanks! I will just use it & flash in manual mode. Don't have the Canon flash.
Huck Finn
Well-known
When used with its companion flash, the Canonite D, & set at "A," the Canonet GIII QL17 is switched over to its automatic flash control circuit; the proper f/stop corresponding to the shooting distance is automatically set. The shooting distance is set by manually focusing the lens.
The camera also has a socket on the left side for conventional type flash units. The guide numbers on the aperture ring are provided to be matched with the guide number of the flash unit.
The camera also has a socket on the left side for conventional type flash units. The guide numbers on the aperture ring are provided to be matched with the guide number of the flash unit.
Huck Finn
Well-known
BTW, you can find a downloadable Canonet manual here:
http://members.fortunecity.com/canoneos/manuals/canonetql17.html
http://members.fortunecity.com/canoneos/manuals/canonetql17.html
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
Russ, the guide numbers are to use only with non-dedicated flashes... and they're a bit old... 
However, you can use a flash on this camera as long as you stick to the basic rules: small apertures at close distances and wide apertures at longer/further distances. Just set the camera in manual, pick a shutterspeed, focus and set the f-stop according to the distance between you and your subject.
While the Canolite comes in handy because it sets the lens aperture automatically (and what a delight it is!), there is one big drawback: it always fires full power. With an automatic flash like a Vivitar 283 you can regulate the light output. That's some silver lining!!
However, you can use a flash on this camera as long as you stick to the basic rules: small apertures at close distances and wide apertures at longer/further distances. Just set the camera in manual, pick a shutterspeed, focus and set the f-stop according to the distance between you and your subject.
While the Canolite comes in handy because it sets the lens aperture automatically (and what a delight it is!), there is one big drawback: it always fires full power. With an automatic flash like a Vivitar 283 you can regulate the light output. That's some silver lining!!