Canon Canonet 28!
The later Canonet 28 35mm rangefinder camera is a cheaper consumer version of the famous Canonet QL17. The lens is a fixed 40mm f/2.8 Canon lens. It has fully programmed auto exposure with shutter speeds from 1/30 to 1/600 (shown by the meter's needle in the viewfinder), and manual control of f-stops for flash (f2.8-f16). The film speed range for auto exposure is from 25 to 400 ASA. It uses a Copal leaf shutter and has a coupled rangefinder. It was made in Taiwan.
Specifications
- Type: rangefinder camera
- Manufacturer: Canon
- Year of launch: 1971
- Film: 35mm with speeds 25 to 400 ASA
- Lens: 1:2.8/40mm (5 elements in 4 groups)
- Shutter: programmed shutter with speed/aperture combination 1/30 sec./1:2.8 to 1/620 sec./1:14.5
- Aperture: automatically or manually, 1:2.8 to 1:16
- Viewfinder: bright frame finder with 0.6× magnification, superimposed coupled rangefinder, shutter speed control meter scale and parallax marks
- Metering: CdS photo cell above the lens within the filter ring (EV 8 to 17 at film speed ASA 100). The shutter is locked when the meter indicates over- or under-exposure
- Battery: 1.35 V battery type PX625
- Film advance: Lever, exposure counter, rewind unlock button, and rewind crank
- Flash: hot shoe with second contact allows usage of Canolite D flash in automatic exposure mode. Other types of flashes may need an adapter and can be used only with 1/30 sec. shutter speed with a manual aperture setting
- Dimensions 125×75×61mm
- Weight: 550g
~Perfect for a beginner through to professionals!
Overall condition -Excellent condition 9/10
~Example photos can be found here
~Camera manual can be found here
~Film for this camera can be found here
This camera has been cleaned, mechanically tested and is in full working condition. Light seals are replaced when necessary.