Canonet QL17 G-III

[scotjett]

hello all, my first time here. i recently acquired two QL-17 G-III's, one functional other than a sticky shutter speed dial and a ton of fungus, and the other perfect except for the fact that the shutter doesn't fire. im assuming that either the shutter blades are somehow stuck together or the shutter release was forced when it sholdnt have been and something is bent. my question is has anyone tried to fix this themselves, I have have the parts camera taken apart somewhat, and have most of the service manual. Does anyone know if the screw underneath the shutter button is reverse threaded? Does anyone know where i can get a complete service\repair manual for download? any help would be muchly appreciated.

thanks,


eric

 

[peter_n]

Welcome to the forum Eric, boy are we getting a lot of new members this week! 🙂

Can't answer your questions - just wanted to say hello!! 😀

 

[back alley]

eric,

welcome to the forum.

i think brian is the guy you will get your answers from. he's like our local mr. fix-it.
i, on the other hand, am pretty useless when it comes to repairs.

joe

 

[Sonnar Brian]

I repaired a completely stuck shutter and self timer and a very slow sticky shutter on the Canonet's with Ronsonol, ie cigarette Lighter fluid.

Ronsolon Thread repairing the Canonets and others.