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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]], but used the same stop | + | 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]], but used the same [[stop down | stopdown]] [[TTL]] metering and FL series lenses. While most TL cameras did not have the [[QL]] film-loading feature, a few were released with it. |
The TL had a 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. | The TL had a 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. | ||
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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, but used the same stopdown TTL metering and FL series lenses. While most TL cameras did not have the QL film-loading feature, a few were released with it.
The TL had a 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
Canon Cameras
