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Post by John Farrell on Dec 23, 2006 1:27:45 GMT -5
I recently bought a 1969 model Canonet QL17. This has the same body, lens, shutter, and rangefinder as the more desirable G111 model, yet cost far less.  The G111 has a different battery check, the rewind knob is differently shaped, and the label is different. |
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Post by Michael Fraley on Jan 21, 2007 21:09:24 GMT -5
Thanks! I have been wondering what the difference is. Sounds like it's minimal..
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Post by jody on Jan 21, 2007 22:58:52 GMT -5
The Ql 19 is cheaper too when you find one and truthfully you never notice the speed diference.
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Post by bcomber2 on Sept 9, 2007 17:46:20 GMT -5
Hi, New here. Can do a side by side comparison of the Canons.
All of the above plus:
Canon G-III was made in Taiwan. QL17 was made in Japan.
Viewfinder difference: Only difference is the inclusion of a painted aquamarine segment between f5.6 and f8 on the RHS of the meter scale.
Battery test on G-III has own light. Good luck if it goes!
Battery test on QL17 shows in film counter window-a great idea.
Lens groups identical as far as I can ascertain.
dave
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Post by craigh on Sept 10, 2007 5:04:36 GMT -5
I have the 69 model also. Out of 5 rangefinders that I have (Canonette, Minolta 7s, an automatic focus Hi Matic, Petri 7 circle eye & Kiev), It's the only one that I really like.
Craig
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Post by GeneW on Sept 10, 2007 7:08:27 GMT -5
Thanks! I have been wondering what the difference is. Sounds like it's minimal.. It also depends on the year of manufacture. The original QL17/19's were much larger and had a 45mm rather than 40mm lens. Here's a pair of Canonets I once owned:  Gene |
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Post by bayoufoto on Sept 10, 2007 15:45:55 GMT -5
This is why  I have only ever owned one Canonet and it was a GIII. So if the QL17 is any better I got to have one |
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Post by nikkortorokkor on Sept 10, 2007 16:10:03 GMT -5
I have the 69 model also. Out of 5 rangefinders that I have (Canonette, Minolta 7s, an automatic focus Hi Matic, Petri 7 circle eye & Kiev), It's the only one that I really like. Craig Get behind me thee devils you now have me looking for a QL17. Luckily, as John F has pointed out elsewhere on these pages, Canonets are reasonably common in NZ. |
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Post by olroy2044 on Sept 10, 2007 18:40:09 GMT -5
You guys are no help at all! Oly XA--Canonette--Oly--Canonette--BOTH!
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Post by bcomber2 on Sept 10, 2007 20:12:37 GMT -5
Both would be good. Horses for courses. XA is tiny and a good performer but mine has a tendency for flair in the centre of the lens, but no-one notices I am using it. The canonettes produce surprisingly excellent results to my untrained eye. i.e. it flatters my general ability as a hack film photographer.
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Post by bcomber2 on Sept 10, 2007 22:49:29 GMT -5
Re: Battery check differences. The info I posted above is incorrect. The QL17 check is done in the viewfinder and that is the purpose of the aquamarine coloured strip on the meter scale. I found a battery and checked it out. The film counter illumination method is a feature of Yashica GSN. my apologies..
dave
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Post by nikkortorokkor on Oct 6, 2007 5:06:53 GMT -5
NZ$30 + P&P later and a '69 QL17 is in the post.
You blokes will encourage a fellow...
BTW, can anyone actually confirm the buzz that this lens is sharpest wide open? An interesting prospect!
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Post by craigh on Oct 6, 2007 10:04:53 GMT -5
Here'a a shot from  my QL-17 Craig |
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Post by John Parry on Oct 6, 2007 10:22:07 GMT -5
Craigh - can you take the size down a bit? Lovely picture though!
Regards - John
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Post by ebolton on Oct 6, 2007 18:10:46 GMT -5
I have GIII and non-GIII Canonet QL 17's. As mentioned, they are near identical at least from the outside. Additionally to what has been mentioned, on my examples, the "Canon" engraving font is very slightly different.
I'm interested in the battery check feature in the non-GIII. On mine, I see no evidence of a battery check feature at all. Nothing external on the camera, no aquamarine stripe in the viewfinder or anything else. There is no evidence of a battery check feature at all. Am I missing something? Have not found any users manuals on the web for the small, non-GIII Canonet so far.
Regards,
Ed
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