Canonet QL17 G3 Shutter Clean

Another brief instructional on Canonet QL17 G3 shutter cleaning, this isn’t the full procedure but it’s a great way to get the shutter blades clean to ensure the camera has no other issues.

[@CMCSenior]

Nice video… it’s the first I’ve seen on the Canonet . Been looking at the as my first rangefinder. Thanks for the content!

[@gregwardecke]

This is a great solution. What I found is three or four small applications over a period of a couple days works better for the long term.
I know the purists shun this approach but so far none of the purists have VOLUNTEERED to do my camera so they can suck it. What you show is a great solution for years and years.

[@Jackyahbish]

I’d really like to fiddle with my Ae-1 but I watched a couple of your videos. Not worth the risk. Interested in helping me out? It has power but won’t release the shutter. Thanks

[@adambedol6006]

Do you ever lube the blades after cleaning? I've taken mine apart as you've shown above but I'm finding the aperture blades are sticking. With a little nudge they'll go where they're supposed to but it seems like it needs some lube. Is there a lube in particular you would recommend to use (sparingly)?

[@rainbers]

How would I go about getting mine repaired (QL17)by you? Mine seems to suffering from the same issue??

[@RompingBronco]

Just shoot me an email, [e-mail]!

[@kiwipics]

A workplace that messy would be a nightmare.

[@zzzTipsterzzz]

Hi, what is that tool at 5:16 called?

[@maarten8373]

He literally tells you what they are called at 2:55
Rosary pliers.

[@wibbley1]

Why are you so rough with the winding lever? I see many people operate them like that. An old camera needs treating with a little respect.

[@rsridhar63]

Messy