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 produced by Canon. It features a CdS cell for shutter speed-priority automatic exposure, with the ability to switch to manual exposure by disabling the AUTO mode. The camera includes a hot shoe for flash synchronization and supports film speeds from ISO 25 to 800. Its metering range operates between EV 3.5 and EV 17 at ISO 100. The model is part of the Canonet QL series, which 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, indicating shared lineage or production timing within Canon’s rangefinder lineup.
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