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Canon Canonet QL17 G-III .... test pic
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Pictures taken with AGFA CINEREX (X-ray film) and developed in D76 1+1

Lens: Canon Lens 40mm f/1.7
6-element, 4-group composition.
Closest Focus: 0.8m (2.6ft)
Aperture: f/1.7 - f/16
Shutter: 1/500 to 1/4 + B (Bulb)
Copal Leaf shutter
Light meter: CdS just over the lens
ISO 25 - 800
Battery: PX625 (1.3v mercury)
Flash: X sync connection + Hotshoe
Weight: 600 g (without battery)

Review, more and hires images can be found on my blog: http://blog.bkspicture.com/review_Canon_Canonet_QL17.html









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I have one of these. It's my joint favourite RF camera and these pics show why.