Canon Canonet QL19 35mm Rangefinder film camera with 45mm f1.9 lens

€289,00

Description:

The Canonet QL19 sits in a sweet spot that is easy to overlook. Introduced in 1965 alongside the more celebrated QL17, it shares the same solid build, the same QL quick film loading system, and the same shutter priority auto exposure and manual override, differing only in its f1.9 rather than f1.7 maximum aperture. In practice that distinction is barely noticeable, and the 45mm f1.9 Canon lens is sharp, capable, and produces images with a clean and pleasing rendering across a wide range of apertures. The coupled rangefinder is accurate and comfortable to use, the leaf shutter is quiet and fires without any battery at all, and the aperture value is displayed in the viewfinder so you always know what the camera is doing. A well-made, dependable, and very enjoyable rangefinder that suits street, travel, and everyday photography equally well.

Specs:

  • Type: Fully mechanical
  • Maximum Shutter Speed: 1/500s
  • Lens: Fixed 45mm f1.9 Canon lens, coupled rangefinder
  • Modes: Shutter priority auto exposure and full manual override

Battery: PX625 equivalent, such as MRB625 zinc-air, for the light meter (included)

Due to the age of this camera and the nature of old light meters we can't guarantee that the light meter still works. This isn't an issue as the camera will function perfectly without batteries. To meter a scene before taking a picture we recommend using an external light-meter or for you to take our online course that will teach you how to use a film camera without the use of any external tools. 

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2. Thorough testing.

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Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:

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3. Refurbished and cleaned

Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.

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4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.

We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:

- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.

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