Canon Canonet QL 17-L New
A compact 35mm rangefinder camera with shutter-priority exposure automation and manual override.
Overview
The Canon Canonet QL 17-L New is a 35mm film camera made by Canon. A CdS cell handles shutter speed-priority automatic exposure. Disable the AUTO mode and it switches to manual exposure. It has a hot shoe for flash synchronization and takes film speeds from ISO 25 to 800. The metering range runs from EV 3.5 to EV 17 at ISO 100. It belongs to the Canonet QL series, which also includes the QL 17, QL 19, and QL 25, all referenced in materials dated 1971.
Specifications
| Metering range | EV 3.5 – 17 (at ISO 100) |
| Film speed range | ISO 25 – 800 |
| Shutter speeds | Bulb to 1/500th second |
| Aperture range | f/1.7 to f/16 |
| Exposure mode | Shutter-priority EE with manual override |
| Metering type | CdS cell |
| Flash | Hot shoe |
Product Family
The Canonet QL 17 is grouped with the Canonet QL 19 and Canonet QL 25 in a product list dated 1971. That points to a shared lineage or production timing within Canon's rangefinder lineup.
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