topic Re: Canonet QL19 Rescue! in Point & Shoot Digital Cameras

Canonet QL19 Rescue!

pozitivebrown — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:20:56 GMT

Good morning and Happy Holidays!

Can anyone help me with any repair recommendations for a Canonet Q19? I bought this classic about 15-16 months ago which has a problem with the battery compartment and holding a charge. In northern Virginia, where I was living before moving to Brooklyn (NY) I had a difficult time finding a shop equipped to work on it. Now that I am in NYC, does anyone have knowledge of a decent Canon repair person in my area (11226) that can help me? Or is this a lost cause?

Thank you in advance for your assistance with this!

Re: Canonet QL19 Rescue!

BurnUnit — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 05:45:12 GMT

Unfortunately B&H Photo in NYC doesn't provide repair service. But they do offer a list of camera repair shops in the NYC area. I can't offer any experience, good or bad, in dealing with any of the listed repair shops.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/features/last-of-the-new-york-and-elsewhere-camera-repair-shops

I've seen a few QL17s over the years but never a QL19. Do you have any idea of the differences between the two models?

Re: Canonet QL19 Rescue!

MikeSowsun — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 06:05:25 GMT

The QL17 has a 45mm f/1.7 lens and the QL19 has a 45mm f/1.9 lens.

The are both available on eBay, at reasonable prices, that are probably cheaper than a repair.

Re: Canonet QL19 Rescue!

shadowsports — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:09:51 GMT

Greetings,

Mike's recommendation might be the best.

You can check with midwestcamera dot com as well.