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The [[Canon]] TL, released in 1968, is a simplified and cheaper version of the [[Canon FT|FT QL]], aimed for mass market overseas. It was designed without a [[self-timer]] or [[QL]] feature, but it retained stop-down [[TTL]] metering. While most TL cameras did not have QL, a few models were released with it. | The [[Canon]] TL, released in 1968, is a simplified and cheaper version of the [[Canon FT|FT QL]], aimed for mass market overseas. It was designed without a [[self-timer]] or [[QL]] feature, but it retained stop-down [[TTL]] metering. While most TL cameras did not have QL, a few models were released with it. | ||
| − | The TL had a two-axis, horizontal-travel, focal | + | The TL had a two-axis, horizontal-travel, [[focal plane]] shutter with cloth curtains. The maximum shutter speed was only 1/500 sec. It had no self-timer. FP and X [[flash sync]] was provided with automatic-switching contacts on a PC socket. |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
* Canon's [http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/1955-1969/data/1968_tl_s.html Camera Museum entry] for the TL | * Canon's [http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/1955-1969/data/1968_tl_s.html Camera Museum entry] for the TL | ||
Revision as of 17:28, 27 June 2005
Description
The Canon TL, released in 1968, is a simplified and cheaper version of the FT QL, aimed for mass market overseas. It was designed without a self-timer or QL feature, but it retained stop-down TTL metering. While most TL cameras did not have QL, a few models were released with it.
The TL had a two-axis, horizontal-travel, focal plane shutter with cloth curtains. The maximum shutter speed was only 1/500 sec. It had no self-timer. FP and X flash sync was provided with automatic-switching contacts on a PC socket.
Links
- Canon's Camera Museum entry for the TL
