Camera Craftsman - Canon Canonet RF Adjust

This special issue of Camera Craftsman focuses entirely on the adjustment and repair of the Canon Canonet 35mm camera. The document outlines a detailed procedure for correcting a fault requiring horizontal adjustment of the light meter system, involving disassembly of the camera's top cover. You will learn the precise steps for accessing internal components: removing three mounting screws from the cover, handling the plastic ring and shutter release button, and safely extracting the shutter release button itself. The article provides comprehensive reference photographs showing front, rear, and profile views of the camera, along with detailed close-ups of the viewfinder and light metering system. Particular emphasis is placed on horizontal rangefinder adjustment, explaining how to make adjustments by rotating the contact screw as it touches the mirror holding plate. The guide also mentions additional adjustments possible through the secondary mirror to correct other potential faults. Illustrated by photographer William S. Nehez of The Cleveland Press, this issue is an indispensable resource for any technician working on Canon cameras from this era.