Vintage Canonet QL17 by I Lott
Although it has a strong Canonet-esque appearance the internal construction of the QL17 is totally different to the original making it a very different model. QL stands for Quick Loading, a simple modification that makes the easy process of loading 35mm even more fool proof.
The main design change from the original is a more traditional top-mounted, right hand lever wind and an equally sharp but faster f1.7 lens. The simple, clean lines and solid design of the camera give it a very sophisticated appearance second only to the original Canonet. It features shutter priority CdS-meter controlled auto exposure and fully manual override. There is a lever attached to the left side of the focus ring which makes it easy to handle and focus quickly, and the film advance stroke is very short and easy to operate. Like the Canonet, the film advance and shutter operation are extremely quiet and can leave you wondering if the camera is actually working. It is extremely robust and durable for everyday use and abuse.
soo cool. i think it even has an available attachment for flash. too bad i don’t know how to use analog cameras (idk what the hell the proper term is). hmm…maybe if i love my sister a lot, i’ll get her this.
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