How to Clean a Canonet Viewfinder (Canon QL 25)

In this video I demonstrate how to disassemble and clean the viewfinder on a Canon Canonet 25 rangefinder 35mm film camera.

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Sequence of disassembly:

1. Secure rewind fork and unscrew top crank (CCW)
2. Unscrew (CCW) then remove film advance lever arm lock ring and two washers
3. Unscrew three 00 phillips screws on sides and rear
4. Lift top case up and off
5. Unscrew two flat screws securing the black viewfinder plate
6. Using cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol, clean front and rear glass only, and front and rear plastic mounted in the top piece.
7. Reassemble everything in reverse order

Things to watch out for:

Do not touch the beam-splitter (vertical glass with yellow tint) or it will damage the coating.


Happy cleaning!

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Hi there. I'm Chris. Film is more fun is a place where I share about whatever busted up old camera I'm currently shooting and tinkering with, or my meanderings in film photography.

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