Tricking a Canonet QL17 meter.

Is it possible to tweak the Canonet meter so I can shoot ASA 3200 in
auto mode? Recalibrate the electronics so when it's set to 800 it's
really setting for 3200? Can it be done linerally through the scale?
Thanks!

(Sorry I know it's not technically an SLR question)

On 12 Dec 2004 10:41:01 -0800, wrote:

Is it possible to tweak the Canonet meter so I can shoot ASA 3200 in
auto mode? Recalibrate the electronics so when it's set to 800 it's
really setting for 3200? Can it be done linerally through the scale?
Thanks!

(Sorry I know it's not technically an SLR question)

I suppose linear adjustment can be set by adjusting the meter set
screw but you will also alter all other asa settings. I would
recommend against doing this though..

Your best alternative is to use a handheld meter and shoot in manual
mode..


Colyn Goodson
http://home.swbell.net/colyng
http://www.colyngoodson.com

On 12 Dec 2004 10:41:01 -0800, wrote:

Is it possible to tweak the Canonet meter so I can shoot ASA 3200 in
auto mode? Recalibrate the electronics so when it's set to 800 it's
really setting for 3200? Can it be done linerally through the scale?
Thanks!

(Sorry I know it's not technically an SLR question)

I suppose linear adjustment can be set by adjusting the meter set
screw but you will also alter all other asa settings. I would
recommend against doing this though..

Your best alternative is to use a handheld meter and shoot in manual
mode..


Colyn Goodson
http://home.swbell.net/colyng
http://www.colyngoodson.com

On 12 Dec 2004 10:41:01 -0800, wrote:

Is it possible to tweak the Canonet meter so I can shoot ASA 3200 in
auto mode? Recalibrate the electronics so when it's set to 800 it's
really setting for 3200? Can it be done linerally through the scale?
Thanks!

(Sorry I know it's not technically an SLR question)

I suppose linear adjustment can be set by adjusting the meter set
screw but you will also alter all other asa settings. I would
recommend against doing this though..

Your best alternative is to use a handheld meter and shoot in manual
mode..


Colyn Goodson
http://home.swbell.net/colyng
http://www.colyngoodson.com

In answer to your question the only way to do this is to have your meter
modified..
or use the meter set to 800 asa then drop the QL17 into manual and allow for
two stops (i.e increase the shutter speed by 2 speeds or decrease the
aperture opening by 2 stops )

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Is it possible to tweak the Canonet meter so I can shoot ASA 3200 in
auto mode? Recalibrate the electronics so when it's set to 800 it's
really setting for 3200? Can it be done linerally through the scale?
Thanks!

(Sorry I know it's not technically an SLR question)

Its Ok to ask Canonet questions as this is a 35mm NG and the QL17 certain
uses 35mm film
Rather have 35mm questions than digital camera questions and the tireless
35mm equivalent lens questions from the digital people

Its Ok to ask Canonet questions as this is a 35mm NG and the QL17
certain
uses 35mm film
Rather have 35mm questions than digital camera questions and the
tireless
35mm equivalent lens questions from the digital people

When I hit go...for somer reason I thought it was an alt.slr group.
Just a mental gliche...I know it's a 35mm group. I lurke and search.
And...I've seen the mucho digi threads.

Thanks for the info. I'm trying to set this camera up, also, so my
wife can just point and shoot, rather than meter/compensate.

Its Ok to ask Canonet questions as this is a 35mm NG and the QL17
certain
uses 35mm film
Rather have 35mm questions than digital camera questions and the
tireless
35mm equivalent lens questions from the digital people

When I hit go...for somer reason I thought it was an alt.slr group.
Just a mental gliche...I know it's a 35mm group. I lurke and search.
And...I've seen the mucho digi threads.

Thanks for the info. I'm trying to set this camera up, also, so my
wife can just point and shoot, rather than meter/compensate.