Long Beach Optix

06/01/2026

Canon Canonet QL17/GIII Send in Service is live!

LBO is your QL17/GIII specialists!

Have a QL17/GIII that needs repair?
Shutter not firing, or is slow?
Light meter not functioning?
Rangefinder isn't crisp?

We service these cameras for any and all issues!

Reach out to us!

www.longbeachoptix.com

https://www.ebay.com/itm/397184181429?itmmeta=01KT1VNZP2EHPX15KNX4M65R2H&hash=item5c7a05a4b5:g:qL4AAeSwTrNpboGN

05/23/2026

CANON CANONET QL17 GIII
Inspected, Tested, Working
1.5v Converted, Battery Included
**CAMERA Condition:**
Light Meter: WORKING & CALIBRATED for 1.5v
Light Seals: REPLACED
Rangefinder: CLEAR and CALIBRATED
Shutter/Aperture Blades: CLEAN
Shutter Speed: ACCURATE
Auto Mode: WORKING
Self-timer: WORKING
**COSMETICS:**
Top cover: Scratches & Ding on left top corner
Film Door: Light scratches
Bottom cover: Two dings, light scratches
Ring with ISO Window: Scratches
Advance Lever: Plastic scratched
Some more signs of normal wear.
**LENS Condition:**
Focus: Smooth
Spots: NO
Mold: NO
Haze: NO
Scratches: Inner & Outer element micro scratches
Dust: Small amount
Coating: Minuscule amount of surface etching, will not affect quality of photos
Above will not noticeably affect photos.

CANON Canonet QL 17 GIII G3 Serviced & Tested. Film Door: Light scratches. Bottom cover: Two dings, light scratches. Coating: Minuscule amount of surface etching, will not affect quality of photos. Dust: Small amount.

05/08/2026

**New For Sale**

Canon Canonet QL17 GIII
1.5v Converted
Tested, Battery included

**Camera Details**

CAMERA Condition:
Light Meter: WORKING
Light Seals: REPLACED
Rangefinder: CLEAR and CALIBRATED
Shutter/Aperture Blades: CLEAN
Shutter Speed: ACCCURATE
Auto Mode: WORKING
Self-timer: WORKING

COSMETICS:
Top cover: Scratches, tiny dent above PC port
Bottom cover: Worn paint spots & scratches
Some more signs of normal wear. Please see pics or ask for more.

LENS Condition:
Focus: Smooth
Spots: Few tiny spots on outer element, not affecting quality
Etching: NO
Mold: NO
Haze: NO
Scratches: NO
Dust: Small amount
Above will not negatively affect photos.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/397926500503

CANON Canonet QL 17 GIII G3 Serviced & Tested. Converted to 1.5v BATTERY INCLUDED, takes 625A 1.5v. Above will not negatively affect photos. Dust: Small amount. Scratches: NO. Etching: NO. Focus: Smooth.

10/19/2025

Join our Discord!

Welcome to LBO: Camera & Film Community!

We welcome you to come chat, share your photos, ask for help from other creative individuals, enter giveaways and challenges, and so much more!

What we offer:
- General: A welcoming environment for beginner to expert photographers
- Events: Challenges and giveaways
- Classroom: A place to request help from fellow photography gurus (Photos, equipment, and editing)
- Marketplace: A place to showcase your items!
- Collections: If you want to share your work... you've come to the right place!

We welcome you to come join us, hang with our friendly staff, be part of a growing community, and share your passion for photography and cameras with other enthusiasts!

https://discord.gg/myktmXURCm

10/19/2025

***1.5v Conversion!***

We are excited to introduce our Canon Canonet 1.5v conversions!

No more 1.35v batteries that last for five minutes. No more trying to find an adapter to "hopefully" make your light meter work. Modern batteries work!

LBO wanted to ensure you are able to enjoy your new camera without any of the mundane hangups!

Shop our products in our eBay store, or click the link below!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/397133210846

CANON Canonet QL 17 GIII G3 Tested and Serviced 1.5v Conversion! Tested on all speeds and apertures, no sticking, and very snappy. The item in the photos is not the item that you will receive. We will work on the item to get it as cleaned up as possible, but mint condition is not to be expected.

09/29/2025

*** October is Canonet Month! ***

For the month of October, our Canonets will be on sale!

$149.99!

The Canonet QL17 GIII is a beautiful rangefinder camera, that can be easily used by a beginner to professional photographer. We are so excited to present these cameras to all photographers this month at a premium price!

Follow our eBay store, bookmark our website (currently being redesigned!), and follow us here on Facebook to stay up to date with our sales and more exciting things to come!

https://www.ebay.com/str/longbeachoptix

Welcome to Long Beach Optix. We are a small company that focuses on servicing, repairing and selling Canonets and other cameras, parts, and lenses. Originating in Long Beach, CA, we embrace beauty and moments that ought to be caught on camera. Our ultimate goal is giving you a tool to snap vintage,....

09/22/2025

Two new listings this week!

We have our favorite, beautiful, vintage Canonet:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/397078592841

Then, we have an Olympus XA2 with a working A11 flash:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/397081555484

Visit our store to keep track of what we have in stock... and stay tuned for our up and running website!

eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/longbeachoptix

Welcome to Long Beach Optix. We are a small company that focuses on servicing, repairing and selling Canonets and other cameras, parts, and lenses. Originating in Long Beach, CA, we embrace beauty and moments that ought to be caught on camera. Our ultimate goal is giving you a tool to snap vintage,....

09/07/2025

**Newly Listed!**
Blacked-out & Badgeless
CANON Canonet QL 17 GIII G3 Tested and Serviced
CAMERA Condition:
Light Meter: WORKING
Light Seals: REPLACED
Rangefinder: CLEAR and CALIBRATED
Shutter/Aperture Blades: CLEAN
Shutter Speed: ACCCURATE
Self timer: WORKING
Cosmetics: Some signs of normal wear.

LENS Condition:
Mold: NO
Haze: Light on front element
Scratches: NO
Dust: Small amount

** Above wont negatively affect photos
** Tested on all speeds and apertures, no sticking and very snappy

As always: Please read descriptions!

Black ---BADGELESS--- CANON Canonet QL 17 GIII G3 Tested and Serviced. Light Seals: REPLACED. Tested on all speeds and apertures, no sticking and very snappy. If you want a piece of history to actually use this is for you.

08/28/2025

How the times changed when Point&Shoot cameras came out.

From the large lenses and mechanical based cameras to smaller, compact devices... Where you could store a little camera in your pocket, pull it out, and quite literally point... and shoot. These types of cameras changed the game.

One company that we love and rave over is Olympus. These easy to use and store cameras come in clutch just when you need them. We were recently on a few small trips and we had our Olympus with us, and got a few quick amazing shots. Easy peasy, and the best part is... they're beginner friendly. From the zoom models, deluxe and basic models, you just can't go wrong with Olympus.

See our eBay store for more in stock... but here is one of our listings!

Olympus μ 1 mju I Infinity Stylus 35mm F3.5 Point & Shoot
Cosmetically Great and Functions Perfectly

Condition:
Viewfinder: Small specks, able to see through with no issue
Includes: Battery
Light Seals: Good condition
Lens: No scratches
Flash: Working

Please message with questions!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/397003086363?itmmeta=01K3SF98KPV7TYA0QWARBH8D7S&hash=item5c6f3a5a1b:g:g0UAAeSwIF9odpb-

Flash: Working. Includes: Battery. Light Seals: Good condition. Lens: No scratches.