There’s something special about putting an old camera through its paces for the first time—especially one as beloved as the Canon Canonet QL17 GIII. After years of digital shooting and some dabbling with other film compacts, I finally, again added this classic rangefinder to my kit. According to the serial number, my Canonet was produced in 1979, just a few years before the model was discontinued. It’s in great shape, and after some fresh light seals and a good cleaning, I loaded it up with a roll of Kodak Portra 160 and hit the streets. Why the Canonet? I’ve been shooting film since the 1970s, and I’ve come to appreciate…