The Canonet QL17 GIII at Coney Island

today we're going to be shooting the Canonet QL17 GIII at coney island on portra 400. i picked up this bad boy at an antique mall, though the repair costs equated to buying a refurbished model on ebay.
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[@neljunochea1032]

Was about to buy these and gladly I watch your videos about it. Thank you so much. This is so informative and very creative.

[@robertsamuel]

glad i could help your decision!

[@malypavel25]

I looove your photos! They are so perfect! This is the aesthetic I am after!

[@robertsamuel]

thanks man! good luck on your journey

[@sanmingzhi3982]

I just bought Canon QL17 few weeks ago, and I like this design. I hope there will be more videos with QL17:) Thank you for informative video!

[@robertsamuel]

thank you! i have another video coming very soon with the ql17

[@9521jan]

So good to find this!! I also got mine restored by Alex. Lil pricey but for how beautiful it came out and how it works, it was well worth it!! Im on my 4th roll and the camera is just a monster. I love it

[@robertsamuel]

alex knows his stuff !

[@emeixon]

Love the colour of the images!! Great video :)

[@moisesmerlos3896]

Can’t wait to see the next video you share with us! I just bought my canon Ql 17 today very excited. Thanks so much for your content 🙏🏻

[@robertsamuel]

that's great! i will have another video with the canonet soon !

[@caypasha]

yoo lovely video dude, I didnt even know I was subscribed to your channel but your videos look amazing. The QL17 is one of my current favourite rangefinders as well

[@robertsamuel]

thank you dude! it’s definitely a fun camera to use

[@clointi16]

What a nice video, man... so relaxing! I just bought one too in a vintage store in excellent condition, and i can't wait to use it. What battery do you recommend me use? Px625A or a wein cell px675? I've heard that the 625 higher volt affect the exp meter.

[@GrandpaZedTV]

I just picked one up that was CLA’ed from a camera shop. I’m hoping it is my summer camera when I jump on the bicycle.

[@IsaacProtiva]

insanely good shit

[@EmmaKAlexandra]

Been looking at this camera, seems super cute

[@robertsamuel]

i definitely recommend it!

[@somephotovideos]

Just snagged this camera at a thrift store in Colorado. Seems to be in perfect working order. Do you find that with the 1/500th maximum shutter speed that you need to use an ND filter when shooting 400 speed film (or higher) at f/11 or below in bright daylight? I’ve seen a lot of people shoot with it at sunny 16 due to the 1/500th shutter speed limit.

[@robertsamuel]

i've personally never had an issue, but i also don't shoot often in broad daylight! ND filters are great if you get one that doesn't cast too much of a color

[@somephotovideos]

@@robertsamuel Excellent. Thanks for the info! Oddly enough just scored the Canonet Junior with the 40mm f/2.8 at an estate sale today for $20! 📸

[@aaronlabarre501]

I got one of these the other day with a dead light meter. Anyone have a place that might be able fix it? Preferably east coast US

[@SoniyaKhan-e8l]

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[@emeixon]

What battery do you use on the Canonet? I just bought one and I tried with a SR43 and an adapter but it doesn't seem to work, although the seller swear it was in perfect condition. Not sure if I got bumped or I haven't found the right batter... any help would be hugely appreciated!! Thank you!!

[@robertsamuel]

the SR43 batteries work if the camera has been modified to accept the battery. otherwise, use the Weincell MRB625 batteries.

[@geekch96]

How do I get in contact with Alex, I need my Canonet QL 19 GIII fixed as well - thanks.

[@robertsamuel]

i just checked the Etsy paged linked and the previous messages between me and him. it seems that he has closed his repair shop for the time being

[@jasonteoh7998]

Hi , any other battery option than Weincell MRB625 batteries ?

[@robertsamuel]

as of right now, not really. the original mercury batteries are off the table. unless you can find someone to rewire the camera to take different batteries, the Weincell ones are your only option.

[@dan.allen.digital]

I use the Loopacell 625A battery in my QL17 griii. It's a slightly higher voltage so the light meter is off a bit but the batteries last much longer and are cheaper. You just need to calibrate the light meter against a known meter by adjusting the film iso speed dial.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Nice, where are you developing your film these days? I am from the Bronx and Love shooting in Coney Island.

[@robertsamuel]

hey. i cycle around a few different places but i like Accurate Photoshop down in brooklyn. might be far for the bronx though

[@-AtomsPhere-]

How did the double exposure happen?

[@robertsamuel]

it could be a number of reasons. the winding spokes could've not caught on the film reel. or i may have accidentally depressed the film rewind button which would also release the winding spokes from the film.

[@TetsusaigaDrgn]

hey robert, thanks for making this vid. i've always been shooting digital (@nyc.vuudoo) and for some reason lost my motivation to take photos. im trying to get into film photography to see whether it'll get me going again. do you recommend the canonet as my first film camera. im also in NYC and was wondering how do you find film cameras to buy? like how did you find the thrift shop in rhode island?

[@robertsamuel]

the canonet is a fun camera, though i recommend pretty much any film camera if you're just looking to get back into shooting again. the gear shouldn't matter. i've bought cameras from ebay and various thrift/antique stores in RI and NY. i never find exactly what i'm looking for, and i always keep my eye open.