Canonet QL17 G-111 metering/auto question

[reakeener1970]

just wondering why my Cannot QL-17 G-111 (in its Shutter Priority/auto mode) will adjust the aperture readout with the metering needle when I change to different shutter speeds BUT NOT when I change the ASA setting. It seems to meter for an ASA of 400 (checked using my new Sekonic light meter in reflected mode) no matter what ASA is actually set. I can certainly manually figure things out if needed knowing this information, but just wondering if anyone has any idea why it is doing this (or is it broken)?
Yes, using good battery, etc.
Thanks!

 

[Xmas]

http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/service/canonet_giii.pdf

I'll look at mine later but at least you can use 400ISO film, and manual.

 

[narsuitus]

... (or is it broken)?

I have always assumed that the light meter is broken and have therefore, never used it. Instead, I use a hand held meter and/or the Sunny 16 to determine exposure.

 

[Xmas]

Could be just a pair of loose screws, but they are not that simple unless you are practical.

 

[reakeener1970]

I have always assumed that the light meter is broken and have therefore, never used it. Instead, I use a hand held meter and/or the Sunny 16 to determine exposure.

Why would you assume the light meter is broken?

 

[reakeener1970]

http://www.pentax-manuals.com/manuals/service/canonet_giii.pdf

I'll look at mine later but at least you can use 400ISO film, and manual.

Which is, conveniently, usually the film I use in it, but still was wondering if any others had experienced this issue with theirs.

 

[narsuitus]

Why would you assume the light meter is broken?

Sorry I did not make myself clear.

I have never tried using the built-in light meter in my Canon Canonet QL17 G-III 35mm rangefinder because of the following personal preferences:

1. I prefer manual/mechanical cameras.

2. I prefer battery independent cameras.

3. It is easier and more accurate for me to use one handheld light meter to determine exposure instead of multiple built-in meters.

4. It is easier for me to convince myself that the built-in exposure meter in an old camera is probably broken instead of going through the agony of testing the meter to confirm that it is broken.

These personal preferences apply not only to my old Canonet but also to my old Minolta and Fuji rangefinders.


Rangefinders by Narsuitus, on Flickr