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Wanted: New Canonet QL17-L Black

Started by Frank Wilson (Wolfmancameras), Jan 21, 2008, 01:17 AM

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Picker77

May 07, 2008, 02:29 PM #15 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:12 AM by smf_adm
More QL-17 Quick Loading version (I call it Version 1A) comparisons:
140mm x 79mm vs 120mm x 75mm for the three later (2,3 & 4) versions.  The 1A and 1 versions seem to be the same size - it appears all they did is drop Quick Loading from the fro

Canonet_giii

Jun 05, 2010, 02:34 PM #16 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:12 AM by smf_adm
The 3rd Generation of the Canonet G-III in BLACK can be found a few times a year sold by likaleica & hink2u on EBAY    Both sell these G-III in chrome & BLACK  with 30 day warranties Rebuilt

Sangetsu

May 15, 2011, 01:45 AM #17 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:12 AM by smf_adm
These cameras can also usually be found at the eBay store called Japan Camera Exchange, which I own. I sell a dozen or so black QL17 cameras each year, and have 2 available now.

Frank Wilson (Wolfmancameras)

May 22, 2021, 07:46 PM #18 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:12 AM by smf_adm
My old eBay sellers name was Likaleica until I got hacked.  Install a 1N1157 Schottky diode just above the meter online with the blue wire and you can use the EVEREADY 357 silver oxide battery. Just make sure the striped side of the diode faces towards th

Frank Wilson (Wolfmancameras)

Aug 25, 2022, 01:19 AM #19 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:12 AM by smf_adm
You can take your silver plated parts off your G-III and have the plating removed then have it powder coated which will have a dull sheen. The cost will be enormous as you may know. Or else do it yourself with the instructions shown if you Google it