What lenses are compatible with Canon FTb?
It features a Canon FD lens mount, and is also compatible with Canon’s earlier FL-mount lenses in stop-down metering mode. Launched alongside the top-of-the-line F-1, the FTb was the mass-market camera in the range. X, B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec.
When was the Canon FTb QL made?
Introduction and Overview The Canon FTb QL, a manual focus and manual exposure 35mm SLR film camera targeted for the consumer market, was launched in 1971 as a replacement for the Canon FT QL.
What kind of film does a Canon FT QL use?
It can be used with films from ISO 25 to ISO 2000. Exposure metering takes place through the lens on the 35mm SLR (TTL). The aperture and exposure time can be freely selected. The shutter supports exposure times up to 1/1000 second.
Can Canon FT use FD lenses?
The FT can also operate the later Canon FD series lenses in stop-down mode, but the earlier R series has a different lens aperture mechanism and cannot be used, although the bayonet fitting is similar. The standard kit lenses were Canon’s 50mm f/1.8 ; 50mm f/1.4 and 58mm f/1.2, the body-only option was offered later.
What battery does the Canon FTB use?
It’s supposed to be a 1.35v mercury battery, I’m currently using a 1.5 Kodak replacement.
What battery does the Canon FTb use?
Does Canon FTb QL have a light meter?
Use the light meter. After turning on the Light Meter look through the viewfinder to the right side. The circle represents aperture, and the needle represents shutter speed. Move both the shutter speed and aperture until they line up to give you a better idea of what to set your aperture and shutter speed to.
Is the Canon FT QL good?
The Canon FT QL has a good feel to it, it feels heavy and strong, it won’t break soon. This camera was intended for professionnals, and had access to many lenses and accessories. The “QL” means it has the Quick Load system, an easy way to load your film when you’re in a rush. It works very well.