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hytuik
09-20-2008, 04:23
I recently post this thread (http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63974) in the Canon RF forum.

Purchased not long, a New Canonet QL-17, no G-III, 40/1.7. As I understand it's the L model, as it's equipped with a battery check button. On the back of the camera near the serial number it states "Made in Japan". From my knowledge the G-III was made in Taiwan.
Trying to understand the market value for those Canonets, do I have a special piece in hand or just a beautiful go anywhere rangefinder?

Not a promise, but i hope to post some pics once I get it back from the lab.

dmr
09-20-2008, 10:14
I have two GIII cameras, one (chrome) made in Taiwan, the other (black) made in Japan.

No real difference between the two except for the color.