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| − | The '''Canon FTb''' was introduced by [[Canon]] in March 1971. It is a mid-range mechanical [[35mm]] [[SLR]] designed to use the FD-fitting lenses from the [[Canon F-1]] range. In fact it is very similar to [[Canon FT]] with the | + | The '''Canon FTb''' was introduced by [[Canon]] in March 1971. It is a mid-range mechanical [[35mm]] [[SLR]] designed to use the FD-fitting lenses from the [[Canon F-1]] range. In fact it is very similar to [[Canon FT]], with the revision that it has the [[Canon FD mount]] allowing it to use FD lenses with [[open-aperture metering]], as well as older FL lenses in stopdown mode. |
The QL badge on the front denotes Canon's Quick Load system; the film is placed across the takeup-spool and the back closed; the film is automatically wound around the spool when the advance lever is operated. | The QL badge on the front denotes Canon's Quick Load system; the film is placed across the takeup-spool and the back closed; the film is automatically wound around the spool when the advance lever is operated. | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
| + | *[https://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film79.html Canon FTb page] at the [https://global.canon/en/c-museum/ Canon Camera Museum] | ||
* [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/japan/manual-camera/ftb1.htm Manual Camera User's Opinion] | * [http://www.ne.jp/asahi/japan/manual-camera/ftb1.htm Manual Camera User's Opinion] | ||
* [http://www.photo-manuals.com/manual/canon/film-slr-camera/ftb Canon FTb Camera Manual (PDF) : Photo-Manuals.com] | * [http://www.photo-manuals.com/manual/canon/film-slr-camera/ftb Canon FTb Camera Manual (PDF) : Photo-Manuals.com] | ||
| + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/canon/canon_ftb/canon_ftb.htm Canon FTb manual (English - German- Italian - Dutch)] @ [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html OrphanCameras.com] | ||
* Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/reflex/canonftb.htm Canon FTb QL overview] at 35mm-compact.com (in French) | * Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/reflex/canonftb.htm Canon FTb QL overview] at 35mm-compact.com (in French) | ||
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[[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | [[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | ||
[[Category:Canon FD mount]] | [[Category:Canon FD mount]] | ||
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[[Category:C]] | [[Category:C]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:06, 30 March 2024
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| Canon FTb QL (black) image by John Gateley (Image rights) |
The Canon FTb was introduced by Canon in March 1971. It is a mid-range mechanical 35mm SLR designed to use the FD-fitting lenses from the Canon F-1 range. In fact it is very similar to Canon FT, with the revision that it has the Canon FD mount allowing it to use FD lenses with open-aperture metering, as well as older FL lenses in stopdown mode.
The QL badge on the front denotes Canon's Quick Load system; the film is placed across the takeup-spool and the back closed; the film is automatically wound around the spool when the advance lever is operated.
The pentaprism viewfinder has a fresnel matte focus screen with a microprism focus aid. The FTb has open-aperture TTL metering covering an area of 12% in the center of the frame, with a match-needle display in the viewfinder. Metering is powered by a PX625 1.35v mercury battery - now unobtainable, but alternatives are available. Meter film speed range runs from 25 to 2000 ISO. Metering can be done with Canon FL lenses using the stop-down function on the camera.
The self-timer control also acts as a stop-down lever and mirror-up function. The stop-down lever returns to its original position when released, but can be locked. The mirror-up function can only be used when the stop-down lever is locked.
The horizontal cloth focal plane shutter has speeds of 1s to 1/1000s and B. The shutter is fully mechanical, working without a battery.
Standard lenses were 55mm f/1.2, 50mm f/1.4, or 50mm f/1.8.
The second version of the FTb, released in 1973 and sometimes called the FTbn, has an F-1 style stop-down lever and displays the selected shutter speed in the viewfinder on a transparent rotating disc. Other cosmetic changes include a plastic tip to the film advance lever, a slightly different shutter speed dial and a permanent cover to the flash connection.
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| Chrome version image by Maestr0_0 (Image rights) |
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| Canon FTbn QL image by AWCam (Image rights) |
Links
- Canon FTb page at the Canon Camera Museum
- Manual Camera User's Opinion
- Canon FTb Camera Manual (PDF) : Photo-Manuals.com
- Canon FTb manual (English - German- Italian - Dutch) @ OrphanCameras.com
- Lionel's Canon FTb QL overview at 35mm-compact.com (in French)
