Can't wait -- have a Canonet coming!

[wt21]

Maybe I need to go find a film forum or something, but I've decided to try shooting a Canonet for a while. 40mm 1.7 Full Framey goodness (I hope!). Cost me a little less than the NEX7 ($50 with flash and viewfinder!) but it's still a serious compact!

Just dying, waiting for it to arrive!

 

[stillshunter]

The GIII QL17? You lucky, lucky so and so. Enjoy mate and be sure to post results here too.....PLAAAAA-EASE!

 

[Streetshooter]

Nice little camera. I had one years ago and used it when I was at a party etc. It was safer than carrying a Leica. The lens draws wonderful. The film plane is perfectly flat and all in all, a real keeper.
If your souping your own B&W film, let me know. I have some formulae that you will love.
I could send you some chemicals but not sure if it's legal...
Don

 

[wt21]

Don, I am thinking of developing on my own. Anything you've got by way of recipes I'll take. Not sure about mailing chems. Let's skip that part and stick with recipes

Thanks so much!

 

[Luckypenguin]

The Canonet GIII is a brick made beautiful.

 

[Brian]

Probably the best fixed-lens, compact RF made. The Shutter release is very smooth.

Check: slow speeds, viewfinder haze, and the foam-rubber seals. This camera is pushing 40 years, and it is not unusual for a CLA to be required.

Canonet QL17 GIII Getting to the Shutter and Viewfinder for Cleaning - Rangefinderforum.com

 

[wt21]

Great help. Thanks!

 

[wt21]

Ha! What was I thinking?? Talk about sloooowing down your shooting

I just had a flash back to the 70s and 80s where I'd take maybe a roll of 24 in a couple of weeks (with digital, you roll off 24 in about 20 minutes!).

Well, it's going to be an adventure, that's for sure. The camera is in nearly perfect condition, but it is essentially shutter speed control. I'm certainly encouraged more to think before I shoot. I'd load up some pics to share after getting the camera today, but, well, you know...

 

[Luckypenguin]

Only 24 in 20mins! For some that would require to be asleep for 18-19 of those minutes to achieve.