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The Canonets were a series of
rangefinder cameras
A rangefinder camera is a camera fitted with a rangefinder, typically a split-image rangefinder: a range-finding focusing mechanism allowing the photographer to measure the subject distance and take photographs that are in sharp focus. Most var ...
made by
Canon
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from the early 1960s to the early 1980s. They were aimed at enthusiasts on a budget and more discerning
point-and-shoot
A point-and-shoot camera, also known as a compact camera and sometimes abbreviated to P&S, is a still camera designed primarily for simple operation. Most use focus free lenses or autofocus for focusing, automatic systems for setting the exposu ...
photographers. These cameras are considered to have made Canon famous worldwide.
Models
The models included
* Canon Canonet
* Canon Canonet S
* Canon Canonet Junior
* Canon Canonet Slim pick
* Canon Canonet QL 17
* Canon Canonet QL 17 New
* Canon Canonet QL 17-L New
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Canon Canonet QL 17 GIII
* Canon Canonet QL 19
* Canon Canonet QL 19E
* Canon Canonet QL 19 New
* Canon Canonet QL 19 GIII
* Canon Canonet QL 25
* Canon Canonet 28
* Canon Canonet 28 New
* Canon Canodate E
* Canon Canodate E-N
* Canon Datematic
See also
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Point-and-shoot camera
A point-and-shoot camera, also known as a compact camera and sometimes abbreviated to P&S, is a still camera designed primarily for simple operation. Most use focus free lenses or autofocus for focusing, automatic systems for setting the exposu ...
External links
Manual for the Canonet QL17III and the newer QL19Infos about Canon Canonet 28 on camdex.frInfos about Canon GIII QL 17 on camdex.fr
Canon rangefinder cameras
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