Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Jan 19, 2015 3 days in hong kong with an olympus 35rc guest post by brandon 35mmc february 18, 2016 at 10. Oct 05, 2014 the classic canonet giii has been something i have been searching for and found in japan of all places. Canon canonet repair service complete camera center. With a top speed of 1500th it also offers flash sync at all speeds.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Ql17 giii and variants ql19 and variants canonet 28. At that point, i already had a canonet ql17 giii and an olympus 35sp, but this one was a bit smaller and i could put it in my front jacket pocket. Mode demploi notice manuel dutilisation canonet ql17 ql19. To take a manual shot first set the camera to a for automatic on the aperture ring and take note of the reading. I encountered difficulty getting into the shutter mechanism because the front lens group put up a fight. So ive looked around and done some searching but i havent found anything on this or any related sub in regards to directly comparing these two cameras. Become part of our fun community, share your fantastic photos with friends and read the latest photography tips, news and features. Jun 24, 2014 in many ways the canonet ql17 is the ideal street photography camera. Best image quality from 5 35mm compact cameras rangefinderforum. This version of the canonet is the topend of the series that was manufactured during the 1960s and 1970s.
May, 2012 the canonet ql17 ql stand for quick load, in case you were wondering, boasts a leaf shutter, making it quiet and very stable. Canonet guide how to use the canonet, canonet s, canonet ql17, ql19, ql19e electromatic, ql25, canonet junior, and canonet 28 focal camera guides unknown binding 1969. Nov 08, 2011 i am not sure which is a better performer, the canonet ql17 or the olympus 35rc. Feb 03, 2017 a look at the canon canonet ql17 giii compact rangefinder camera with a fixed 40mm f1. Discussion in classic manual cameras started by david abrey, sep 15, 2006. Of the three, i am most comfortable in handling the ql17 giii the handling for me is more natural and of course offers more control than the 28. I also have those two canons in addition to a rollei 35. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. The canonet giii ql17 is a coupledrangefinder, leafshuttered, fixedfocallength 35 mm camera first manufactured by canon in 1972. The canonet ql17 new represents the prized and popular side of the soughtafter compact rangefinders. The giii belongs in the elite small group of compact 35 rangefinders with faster than f2 lenses, combined with automatic exposure with manual override.
It is fast, quiet and easy to stuff into a pocket at a moments notice. I shoot on a pentax klove that thing to death btw but ive been itching for a rangefinder for the past. The canon ql17 giii also referred to as the poor mans leica was a gem hidden at my local shop. The film is wound up if the color of the film indicator turns red. Canonet color comparison portra 160 shot at box speed and used an external light meter all the same exposures. This camera has just about anything you could want in a vintage rangefinder, except that its not the giii ql17. The top of the line was the 1972 smaller sized ql17 giii with its 40mm f1.
Compact rangefinder showdown it is a bit springy but better than the one on the canon ql17 giii. Sep 05, 2016 since you have the canonet 28, that will give you an idea of what it would be like to carry and operate the ql17 giii, which is slightly larger. May 12, 2017 canonet ql17 giii is a cool camera that has a lot of character. Appareil photo canon canonet ql17 giii ql 17 g3 rangefinder. Canon canonet ql25 1965 large size, heavy camera the canon canonet ql25 was a lower cost version. The canonet giii ql17 is a great example of a compact rangefinder from the 1970s. I didnt show the self timer function which is around the lens as it doesnt work on my camera. Canonet guide how to use the canonet, canonet s, canonet. It features fully shutterpriority automatic exposure and fully manual shooting modes. The sensor is located on the forward part of the lens, which allows use of filters without manual compensation of exposure.
The first version, the canonet ql17 with the 45mm f1. View and download canon canonet ql17 manual online. Markus keinaths photohomepage camera and lens diy, repair. The giii manual says that it has a redesigned lens. I know its just a metal box with a lens, but every time someone always asks about it and complements on it. Le mecanisme ql du canonet accepte toue les films 35 mm en cartouche. The canonet ql17 giii, often referred to as the poor mans leica is much better than that, but its not fair to compare it to leica as it was never intended to compete with it. This is a very good stealth camera, especially if you have the black version.
But i do not know anyone who has seen a difference in performance between the ql17 and ql17giii. Featuring shutter priority auto and manual override, this camera is a well. There are many more of the desirable canonet ql17 giii. I obtained the chrome version of the ql17 giii version from my grandmother that traveled with this. Canon canonet g iii ql17 instructions manual pdf download.
These are two different types of camera beyond just being different models. Can be found easily, compact, easy to load, automatic or manual override, and equipped with fast and sharp lens make it one of the best and affordable rangefinder camera ever made. Most other cameras of this type that i have worked on just required a spanner wrench or a rubber friction thingy not this camera. View and download canon canonet g iii ql17 instructions manual online. Canonet g iii ql17 film camera pdf manual download. You can change your language preferences any time you like just select your language from the dropdown list. Most other cameras of this type that i have worked on just required a spanner wrench or. Discover a huge range of cameras, lenses, accessories and films to experiment with.
I am not sure which is a better performer, the canonet ql17 or the olympus 35rc. Compact, phenomenally built, easytouse yet capable of the artistic stuff, it seems to have it all. Shutter speeds for the canonet ql17 giii range from 14 up to 1500. But overall, the canonet ql19 is a winner in my humble opinion. Black and white or color, your fullframe 35mm olympus 35rc will let you enjoy perfect photo graphy with every click of the shutter. And you can read your shutter and aperture settin5 in the viewfinder. I was trying to find an olympus 35 rc as a gift for my girlfriend, but i wasnt having much luck. The bigger brother to the olympus 35 rc, the 35 rd sports a 6. A look at the canon canonet ql17 giii compact rangefinder camera with a fixed 40mm f1.
Canon canonet ql17 giii vs olympus 35rc thephotoforum. Rollei 35, canonet ql17 giii or olympus 35rc discussion in. Canonet ql17 giii vs olympus 35sp rangefinder manual scoop. Canonet ql17 giii, like the g19 with go faster stripes. The integrated lightmeter provides shutter priority and manual modes. This camera was refered to ql17 l luxury in some owners manuals though no l or luxury written on the camera, it was the last model made in japan before the giii made in taiwan. Canonets are relatively easy to find and i guarantee that youll be surprised by the build quality. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. Olympus 35rc and sp and yashica 35cc, while my canonets.
Olympus 35 sp vs olympus 35rc two of my favourite cameras go head to head. Its in excellent condition and comes with original leather case. The classic canonet giii has been something i have been searching for and found in japan of all places. Varta sells an alkaline battery the v74px that fits, although alkalines are. On either automatic or manual, the double coupled gives you sharp, crisp, pictures. With the meter working, the shutter priority mode became an option. Dec 03, 2017 the canon ql17 giii also referred to as the poor mans leica was a gem hidden at my local shop. The canon ql17 giii discovering cameras id missed along. In the words of the manual, where its known as the film indicator.
As i also have a canon p, i had second thoughts about the purchase because the giii ql17 is lighter and smaller than the gi ql17 and maybe the smaller one would complement my p better. The canon canonet giii ql 17 has an impossibly long name but is a coupledrangefinder, leafshuttered 35mm camera with fully shutterpriority automatic exposure as well as full manual shooting. Some are very specific to a camera which i just found out about the canonet ql17 giii. The canonet giii is the third generation of canonet, following the original canonet and the new canonet. The ql17 giii is fitted with a small window on the back where you can tell if the shutter is cocked and the film has been advanced. Jul 21, 2006 flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. I compare my baby leicas 35mm film compacts to the leica m6. In the past seven months, ive had the chance to own and test three of the best consumer rangefinders. One simply rotates the aperture ring from a auto to the chosen fstop and selects an appropriate shutter speed. As a beginner to photography in general you may find the slr easier to learn on, as you can see exactly what you are focused on, the effects of any filter, if you have the lens cap on, etc. Notbythehairofmychyn rolleiflex automatleica m2olympus om4ti. The other noticeable difference between the canonet ql17 giii and the canonet ql19, is the addition of a battery check button and light, next to the viewfinder, on the back of the camera.
Soak the battery cap in white vinegar for a few hours, then it easily wipes. The nicest thing about ql17 giii is that its a very cool camera. If your model isnt listed, feel free to give us a call or shoot us an email, theres a good chance we will service yours as well. From there you can calculate an aperture and shutter setting combinations to suit your subject. Other than that, the cameras are pretty much the same. But for what it was designed to be a small, easy to use rangefinder it was the bestselling of its type in the world, and it offers some great features.
Canonet ql17 giii is a cool camera that has a lot of character. Canonet ql17 giii vs olympus 35sp rangefinder manual. The canonet ql17 ql stand for quick load, in case you were wondering, boasts a leaf shutter, making it quiet and very stable. Its not hard to find a canon canonet ql17 giii canon made 1. In many ways the canonet ql17 is the ideal street photography camera.
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