charly_russell

Hi, Patrick,

 

I have the G-III QL 17 canonet. I bought it as a learning camera for rangefinder photography. I am returning to photography after many

years (a lifetime) away. So it has been a fun camera for me to use to learn the basics again.

 

PROS: small in size, tab focusing, fast sharp lens, very easy film loading, and cheap (I got mine for 70 dollars in very good cosmetic and mechanical shape).

 

CONS: asa max setting 800, max shutter speed 1/500, fixed 40mm lens, rf image much smaller/harder to see than the one Leica I have had the opportunity to view through (M3).

 

While it may be heavier than the VL R2, price wise we are talking apples and oranges. If I am not mistaken, an R2 with the 35 lens is way above the price range you posted.

 

In short, the canonet is a nice little camera with the limitations you might expect in this price range. It is a big step down from a Leica, but isn't everything ;)

 

hope this helps.

 

I will try to attach a sample photo, but my scanner is cheap and it does not have the sharpness the photo does. It was take at the San Diego auto show using 800 film.

Charly.

ken, welcome to San Diego! The security for the SB is awesome. I saw on the news last night that cameras with long lenses would not be allowed in the stadium. They did not define what their interpretation of long is but I thought I would share the info with you. You might want to check it out before you go to the stadium because my understanding is that no one will be allowed to park in the stadium lot (security) so to parking is a ways away and folks will be schuttled in. Hope this is helpful--Charly.