Canon Canonet QL17 GIII, Camera Service, CLA, Repair ESTIMATE - 1 YEAR WARRANTY!

THIS LISTING IS FOR CAMERA SERVICE ONLY. The camera on the pictures is not included.

If you resell your camera, the warranty transfers to the new owner. Please read the terms at the bottom of this page.

The amount you pay upfront covers the cost of a detailed estimate and return shipping of the camera.

I don’t hesitate to offer a full one-year warranty because I specialize in Canonet repair. Over the last 20 years, I have serviced over 1,000 of them and had less than 1% warranty repairs. After a full CLA, the camera should run for about 15 years before needing another service.

The average cost of a full CLA, including a 1-year warranty, is $200–230. If you choose only the necessary work, the cost will be lower. Parts are extra, but they are rarely needed. Please see below for what the full CLA includes.

PLEASE pack your camera securely with plenty of padding and do not include any accessories.

BRIEF GUIDE ON HOW TO CHOOSE A CANONET ON EBAY. Avoid cameras with fungus in the lens. Avoid units in poor cosmetic condition, as this usually indicates rough handling or improper storage. If wear is not clearly visible in photos, check the black elements of the camera (speed ring, viewfinder) for signs of heavy use. Avoid obvious damage such as a dented lens rim or missing eyepiece. It is better to pay slightly more for a camera in good cosmetic condition than to pay for parts replacement during servicing. A jammed shutter in this model is completely normal and can be repaired.

Many of the cameras I receive from customers were recently sold on eBay as “refurbished” with no substantial warranty. Most of them are "victims" of YouTube repair tutorials, and they fail shortly after the return period expires. They often have additional issues such as damaged threads, beam-splitter coating worn off due to improper cleaning, and fibers inside the shutter. If you are buying a serviced Canonet on eBay, I suggest only buying from a reputable seller that offers a real warranty of…