Canon / 1972 / Rangefinder
Canonet QL17 G-III
A fast-lensed Japanese rangefinder that balances pocketable proportions with a bright focusing patch.
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Overview / 概要
Why Canonet QL17 G-III matters.
The QL17 G-III is one of the clearest examples of a compact camera that still feels like a serious photographic tool.
Design & context
The rectangular body, bright lens, and quiet rangefinder window make it a small piece of industrial confidence.
Buying today
Check the meter, light seals, rangefinder alignment, and battery adaptation before judging cosmetics.
Key specifications / 仕様
The details.
- Released
- 1972
- Production
- 1972–1982
- Brand
- Canon
- Brand country
- Japan
- Format
- Film
- Film / sensor
- 35mm
- Camera type
- Rangefinder
- Lens / mount
- 40mm f/1.7
- Focal length
- 40mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.7
- Shutter range
- 1/4s–1/500s
- Autofocus
- Manual rangefinder focus
- Viewfinder
- Coupled rangefinder
- Flash
- Hot shoe
- Weight
- 620g
- Dimensions
- 120 × 75 × 60mm
Still to verify for this record: Manufacturing country · Made in Japan flag · ISO range · Battery / power · Weather sealing · Original MSRP.
Notable features
- 40mm f/1.7 lens
- Coupled rangefinder
- Quick loading system
Known issues
- Condition varies significantly on the used market.
Buying today / indicative used range
$220–$650 USD
Indicative clean-working body range; not a live market quote. Snapshot as of 2026-08-12. This is a reference range, not a live offer.
Source record
Every field should be traceable; open a source to check the evidence boundary.
- 01 Open source ↗
Canonet QL17 G-III product record
Canon Camera Museum · Museum / institutional archive
Supports: market introduction, lens, shutter, dimensions, and weight. Accessed 2026-08-12.
- 02 Open source ↗
Canonet QL17 G-III reference record
Wikipedia · Reference index
Supports: model identity, release era, format, and commonly documented specifications. Accessed 2026-08-12.