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The '''Canon FTb''' was introduced by [[Canon]] in March 1971. It is a mid-range [[35mm]] [[SLR]] designed to use the FD-fitting lenses from the [[Canon F-1]] range.
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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 difference the FTb uses FD instead of FL lenses.
   
 
The QL badge on the front denoted Canon's Quick Load system; the film was placed across the takeup-spool and the back closed; the film was automatically wound around the spool when the advance lever was operated.
  
The QL badge on the front denoted Canon's Quick Load system; the film was placed across the takeup-spool and the back closed; the film was automatically wound around the spool when the advance lever was operated.
   
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The [[pentaprism]] viewfinder features a fresnel matt focus screen with a [[microprism]] focus aid. The FTb had open-aperture [[TTL]] [[light meter|metering]], with a match-needle display in the viewfinder. Metering was powered by a 1.35v mercury battery - now unobtainable, but alternatives are available. Meter [[film speed]] range ran from 25 to 2000 [[ASA|ISO]].
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The [[pentaprism]] viewfinder features a fresnel matt focus screen with a [[microprism]] focus aid. The FTb had open-aperture [[TTL]] [[light meter|metering]] covering an area of 12% in the center of the frame, with a match-needle display in the viewfinder. Metering was powered by a 1.35v mercury battery - now unobtainable, but alternatives are available. Meter [[film speed]] range ran from 25 to 2000 [[ASA|ISO]].
   
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The [[self-timer]] control also acts as a stop-down lever.
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The [[self-timer]] control also acts as a stop-down lever and mirror up function.
   
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The horizontal cloth [[focal plane shutter]] has speeds 1s to 1/1000s + B.
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The horizontal cloth [[focal plane shutter]] has speeds 1s to 1/1000s + B all mechanical, working without battery.
   
 
Standard lenses were 55mm f/1.2, 50mm f/1.4 or 50mm f/1.8.
  
Standard lenses were 55mm f/1.2, 50mm f/1.4 or 50mm f/1.8.
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The second version of the FTb released in 1973, known unofficially as the FTbn, had an F-1 style stop-down lever and displayed 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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== Links ==
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==Links==
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* [https://vintageclassiccameras.com/brands/canon/canon-ftb-ql/ Canon FTb QL Review] by VintageClassicCameras
 
* [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]
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* Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/reflex/canonftb.htm Canon FTb QL overview] at 35mm-compact.com
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* Lionel's [http://35mm-compact.com/reflex/canonftb.htm Canon FTb QL overview] at 35mm-compact.com
 
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_0_H/Canon_FTb_ql/index.html User manual in french for Canon FTb-QL] at www.collection-appareils.fr
  
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/album_notices_0_H/Canon_FTb_ql/index.html User manual in french for Canon FTb-QL] at www.collection-appareils.fr
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*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/canon/html/canon_ftb.php Canon FTb] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr]
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*At [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr]
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*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/canon/html/canon_ftbn.php Canon FTbn] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=380 Canon FTb QL]
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*[http://www.collection-appareils.fr/canon/html/canon_ftb_noir.php Canon Ftb black] at [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/general/html/francais.php Sylvain Halgand's www.collection-appareils.fr]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10507 Canon FTb QL]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=1597 Canon Ftb QL (New)]
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** [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=2900 Canon FTb QL new]
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* [http://www.photo-manuals.com/manual/canon/film-slr-camera/ftb Canon FTb Camera Manual : Photo-Manuals.com]
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya026rogWPM Video Manual by Shawnee Union]
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* [http://www.auctionpricetracker.ch/en/Type/Detail/254 Canon - FTb Statistic Price Info's] at AuctionPriceTracker in English
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* [http://www.auctionpricetracker.ch/de/Type/Detail/254 Canon - FTb Statistic Price Info's] at AuctionPriceTracker in German
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* [http://www.auctionpricetracker.ch/it/Type/Detail/254 Canon - FTb Statistic Price Info's] at AuctionPriceTracker in Italian
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* [https://www.camdex.fr/product/cameras/canon-ftb-ql Canon FTb QL] on Camdex (French)
   
 
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Revision as of 16:22, 7 May 2020

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FTb QL - 2nd version
aka FTbn

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 difference the FTb uses FD instead of FL lenses.

The QL badge on the front denoted Canon's Quick Load system; the film was placed across the takeup-spool and the back closed; the film was automatically wound around the spool when the advance lever was operated.

The pentaprism viewfinder features a fresnel matt focus screen with a microprism focus aid. The FTb had open-aperture TTL metering covering an area of 12% in the center of the frame, with a match-needle display in the viewfinder. Metering was powered by a 1.35v mercury battery - now unobtainable, but alternatives are available. Meter film speed range ran from 25 to 2000 ISO.

The self-timer control also acts as a stop-down lever and mirror up function.

The horizontal cloth focal plane shutter has speeds 1s to 1/1000s + B all mechanical, working without 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, known unofficially as the FTbn, had an F-1 style stop-down lever and displayed 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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