Canon Canonet QL
The Canon Canonet QL is a 35mm rangefinder camera introduced in 1965, featuring Canon's innovative Quick Load (QL) film loading system that simplified film threading. This compact camera includes a coupled rangefinder with built-in selenium light meter for automatic exposure control in aperture priority mode. The Canonet QL is equipped with a 40mm f/1.7 Canon lens and offers both automatic and manual exposure modes. Notable for its reliability and ease of use, it was designed for amateur photographers seeking professional-quality results without complex operations, becoming one of Canon's most successful compact cameras of the 1960s.
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Canon Canonet Full Service Manual
Service manual for the Canon Canonet