Canon Canonet QL17 | 35mm Rangefinder Camera | Good

Brand: Canon
Condition: Used
Name: Canon Canonet QL17
Type: 35mm – Coupled Rangefinder Film Camera
Type of Film: 35mm Film
CPB Body Code: AV31
Lens: Canon 40mm f/1.7
Shutter: Copal leaf shutter, 1/4 – 1/500 sec + Bulb
Metering: CdS light meter
Battery: PX625 mercury cell
Condition: Good 

The Canon Canonet QL17 (AV31) has been inspected by CPB Darkroom. The camera is in good cosmetic condition with minor signs of use. The shutter, aperture, and control dials operate smoothly, and film transport functions correctly. A battery was not available to test the light meter, so the metering system remains untested. The images shown depict the exact camera you will receive.

Introduced in the 1970s, the Canonet QL17 is one of the most popular compact rangefinders ever made. It features the fast and highly regarded 40mm f/1.7 lens, known for sharp rendering, strong contrast, and pleasing background blur. The “QL” (Quick Load) system simplifies film loading, and the leaf shutter allows flash synchronization at all speeds.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film and produces 24 × 36 mm negatives. It can operate fully manually even without a working meter, making it usable with an external light meter or sunny-16 exposure method.

Rangefinder cameras sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter function, aperture response, rangefinder alignment, and mechanical reliability. Any metering limitations or cosmetic issues are clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.

The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera and lens, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.