Tony-S
Member
I just got a use Canonet GIII 17 from and there are a couple of things I either can't figure out, or are defective.
First, I have tried two batteries, a Wein cell and a 675 silver oxide in a MR9 adapter, but the battery check lamp will not illuminate. The batteries are good as they function in my F-1.
Second, it appears the meter isn't metering - perhaps because of the same battery issue? I point it straight at a fluorescent light while set to 'A' and the needle will not move to an aperture; it just moves slightly but remains at the top.
Third, when set to 'A' the shutter will not release. Since it's coupled to the meter, could this also be because of the battery?
Thanks for any help!
First, I have tried two batteries, a Wein cell and a 675 silver oxide in a MR9 adapter, but the battery check lamp will not illuminate. The batteries are good as they function in my F-1.
Second, it appears the meter isn't metering - perhaps because of the same battery issue? I point it straight at a fluorescent light while set to 'A' and the needle will not move to an aperture; it just moves slightly but remains at the top.
Third, when set to 'A' the shutter will not release. Since it's coupled to the meter, could this also be because of the battery?
Thanks for any help!
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