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Canon Canonet QL19

Canon Canonet QL19

£155.00

The Canonet QL19 is a popular and very well built rangefinder, fitted with a sharp and contrasty Canon 45mm f/1.9 lens. The fast f/1.9 aperture makes it particularly good in lower light shooting.

The QL19 boasts features like shutter-priority automatic exposure with a match-needle meter, a quiet and reliable leaf shutter with speeds up to 1/500s, and full manual override, alongside Canon’s Quick Load system, which allows film to be loaded without threading the leader onto the take-up spool.

This example shows the “Quick Loading” text engraved on the front plate, a detail associated with earlier QL19 production and seen less often than later QL logo versions.

Please note: this is a preowned vintage product, you can find our condition report and more item details below.

Product Specifications

Manufactured: 1965
Format: 35 mm
Lens: 45 mm f/1.9
ISO/ASA: 25-800
Battery: 1 x PX625

Condition Report

Excellent

Excellent example, with very little signs of use. No corrosion, dents or damage. Optics are clean and free from haze, dust and fungus. Mechanically working perfectly. Serviced and tested.

Complete with original leather case.

Every camera and lens is fully tested, serviced and confirmed to be in proper working order unless stated otherwise. Shutter speeds, focusing and exposure are checked with professional equipment and calibrated to manufacturer specification, with any specific notes listed above.

Condition Grading

We use a simple 4-tier grading system, making it easy to understand the condition of each item. Every listing includes written details and additional images highlighting any cosmetic or mechanical imperfections, allowing you to make an informed decision.​

Our goal is to provide accurate, honest grading, so you can shop with confidence. If you have any additional queries, feel free to reach out to a member of our team via the support page.

Excellent: Impressive condition, with little to no signs of use. May appear unused or show only the lightest wear.

Very Good: Clean example with minimal signs of wear in common areas. Well cared for with no major marks.

Good: Visible signs of use, such as minor scratches or small dents. Nothing excessive or performance-affecting.

Fair: Noticeable wear, including dents or marks. Fully functional unless stated otherwise in the listing.

60-Day Guarantee

Buying vintage items can feel like a gamble, so every camera, lens and accessory comes with a 60-day guarantee. All items are properly tested and prepared before sale, and if a fault appears within the first 60 days, we aim to repair it within two weeks of being returned. If the item can’t be repaired, we’ll provide a like-for-like replacement, refund or store credit. This guarantee doesn’t cover accidental impact or water damage.

Orders & Returns

Shipping & Delivery

All orders are shipped via Royal Mail Tracked & Insured services for secure and reliable delivery. We aim to dispatch within 2 working days of your order being placed. For international shipping, special delivery, or collection requests, please contact our team; we’re happy to help arrange the best option for you.

Returns

We offer a 30-day return policy on all items. To initiate a return, please fill out the form in our Support Page. A member of our team will respond within 48 hours to assist you.

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