kevino
Established
Hello all.
I dropped off my Bessa R at the local camera shop today to have the rangefinder mech adjusted and.....
There just happened to be a great looking Canonet G-III QL sitting in one of the cases! I looked it over and everything worked - even the self timer. All of the shutter speeds sounded accurate and the shop owner recently replaced the foam on the film door.
The finder could use a cleaning (that would help make it a bit brighter according to what I read here?) and the focus seems like it could be a little smoother - then again I'm comparing that to the smoothness of my CV lenses. Other than that everything is in fine working order. Not bad for a 25-30 year old camera!
I'm going to run some film through it while the Bessa is in the shop. Maybe I can send it to Gman for a once over when I get the Bessa back. I understand (from what I read here) that he's done Canonet CLA's for others on the forum and will be sending him a PM.
I'm happy to join the ranks of the other Canonet QL17 owners!
I dropped off my Bessa R at the local camera shop today to have the rangefinder mech adjusted and.....
There just happened to be a great looking Canonet G-III QL sitting in one of the cases! I looked it over and everything worked - even the self timer. All of the shutter speeds sounded accurate and the shop owner recently replaced the foam on the film door.
The finder could use a cleaning (that would help make it a bit brighter according to what I read here?) and the focus seems like it could be a little smoother - then again I'm comparing that to the smoothness of my CV lenses. Other than that everything is in fine working order. Not bad for a 25-30 year old camera!
I'm going to run some film through it while the Bessa is in the shop. Maybe I can send it to Gman for a once over when I get the Bessa back. I understand (from what I read here) that he's done Canonet CLA's for others on the forum and will be sending him a PM.
I'm happy to join the ranks of the other Canonet QL17 owners!
dostacos
Dan
yes greyhoundman has forgoten more than I will ever WANT to know about the insides of a Canonet
while he has it you might have him upgrade it so it uses 625 batteries, I have sent 3 to him so far.
here is a picture from my newest GIII [which according to Gman was never used before I got it, no seals, no lube]
this is the first shot, bad back lighting, used the canonet flash
while he has it you might have him upgrade it so it uses 625 batteries, I have sent 3 to him so far.
here is a picture from my newest GIII [which according to Gman was never used before I got it, no seals, no lube]
this is the first shot, bad back lighting, used the canonet flash
SolaresLarrave
My M5s need red dots!
Nice little camera... and a great tool too! I really liked mine, and I learned a great deal from it. I haven't used it in a long time.
Welcome to the pack of Canonet users!
Soon you'll find the way to REAL illumination, but in the meanwhile, you're on the right track!
Welcome to the pack of Canonet users!
Soon you'll find the way to REAL illumination, but in the meanwhile, you're on the right track!
peter_n
Veteran
Looks like you've got a great lens on that one Dan!
dostacos
Dan
peter_n said:
I am really happy, I had a great shoot this weekend, first out of this canonet, first shots out of my yashica and shots from my NIKKOR 8,5cm came out IN FOCUS so I am a happy camper
GeneW
Veteran
Kevin, the QL17 GIII is a classic and a favourite around these parts (though not the only favourite, of course). Congrats! You may end up using it more often than you think once you see the lens quality.
Gene
Gene
Uncle Bill
Well-known
Kevin,
Canonets are cool, period
Bill
Canonets are cool, period
Bill