canon ql17 shutter one speed

darinwc

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• Mar 11, 2015

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I have a nice canon ql17 that suddenly developed a shutter problem. But instead of the dreaded sticky shutter, it is actually firing at one speed. Could this be something to do with the self timer or other operator error?

 

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• Mar 11, 2015

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The shutter needs a CLA. The camera has a Copal leaf shutter http://mattsclassiccameras.com/canonet_QL17.html coupled to the metering system.

 

Ken Nadvornick

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• Mar 12, 2015

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Who services the QL17 these days? I also have a very nice GIII where the aperture ring linkage had broken. I suspect it's not a huge deal to repair. But where to send it?

Ken