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The Canon G-III QL-17 Film Camera is a compact 35mm camera with faster f/1.7 lenses armed with automatic exposure and manual override. With manual override the user can switch from automatic exposure mode to a manual exposure mode where both the aperture and shutter speed can be set as per the userÂ’s need. Loading a film into Canon G-III QL-17 Film Camera is very easy with CanonÂ’s fast "QL" Quick Loading film feature. A detailed in-camera illustration is included with the "QL" Quick Loading film feature. The Canon G-III QL-17 Film Camera has a hot shoe option too for fitting with its external Canolite D flash. With Canolite D flash flash operation becomes automatic.

Product Identifiers

BrandCanon

ModelCanon Canonet QL-17 G-III

eBay Product ID (ePID)72069682

Product Key Features

ColorBlack

TypeRangefinder

Focus TypeManual

Dimensions

Depth2.36in

Height2.95in

Width4.72in

Additional Product Features

Film Type35mm

Lens MountFixed Lens

Camera TypeRangefinder

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4.7

36 product ratings

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by ra_amos7
26 Apr, 2016
Awesome!
This camera has been a lot of fun to use, I had to buy the battery adapter for it to utilize the shutter priority properly. The camera itself is beautiful, simple, and real fun to use. This is my first rangefinder camera and I can see the benefits and the change of shooting style with a rangefinder. Note* the light meter only works in shutter priority (when you put the aperture ring on A). When shooting in manual, you have to use an external light meter or learn to read light. The lens is sharp and fast at 1.7 wide open. The shutter is so quite that at times you wonder whether you took a picture or not. Since there is no mirror you can shoot at slow shutter speeds and be to get little motion blur. All in all this canonet ql-17 giii is a fun inexpensive way to get your hands on a rangefinder camera.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by daisyzimmerman
03 Aug, 2016
Great affordable rangefinder
There's a reason it's called the poor man's Leica. This camera takes super sharp imagines and has a shutter speed priority. It's very quiet and easy to load. Be careful of two things. They no longer sell the Mercury batteries these originally took, but you can find a replacement alkaline and may need a bit of aluminum foil for it to fit. The second is sometimes in darker rooms the focus is a bit hard to see. Over all for the price (I think they've gone up due to their popularity on Instafeam ?) this camera is definitely worth adding to your collection- esp if you want to try out rangefinders.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by MpZLB5ONSBi@Deleted
19 Jan, 2017
Great Camera
Classic film camera that still gives a quality product, requires a bit of research into how to use it but very rewarding to do so
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by chanellechristel
14 Feb, 2018
Great Condition
Camera looks exactly how it is pictured. Great quality
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by knjcxxtHQWG@Deleted
12 Jan, 2018
Oldie but a goodie
If you want to get into shooting with a rangefinder but you don’t have the cash for a Leica then this is the better option, with the ability to control both shutter speed & aperture as well as the fast focusing makes this camera one of the best.
Verified purchase: Yes
by morgothsbeard
24 Feb, 2017
Awesome camera
My first reentry to film after many years and this camera did not disappoint. Beautiful photos on the very first roll. Easy to learn on shutter priority mode. Mine is almost like new after a CLA and light seal replacement. Focusing does take some getting used to but overall for the price I'm very happy.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by chingwwen-0
04 Dec, 2017
not all description fitted but be acceptable
the battery check lamp is out of function, though the automatic exposure mode works
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by kb41859
29 Jul, 2018
Great camera
Put new light seals in and shot a roll of film. Great pics. Light meter works.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by dtrotbot
05 Jan, 2016
Perfect camera
The Canonet works perfectly and the first roll came out really well.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by pirateboardrider
13 Jun, 2017
Gorgeous camera - nice ergonomics - sharp lens
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned