What is the difference between Canon FT and FTb?

The Canon FTb is a 35 mm single-lens reflex camera manufactured by Canon of Japan from March 1971 replacing the Canon FT QL. The FTb has rubberized silk shutter curtains rather than the more durable but more expensive titanium curtains found on the F-1. It offers a 10-second self-timer, as well as mirror lock-up.

How do I check the battery on my Canon FTb?

Set the film speed scale to ASA / ISO 100 and the shutter speed dial at “1000”. For setting the film speed, lift up the outer ring of the shutter speed dial and turn. If the meter needle inside the viewfinder swings to the meter index, the battery has sufficient power.

When did the Canon FT QL camera come out?

The Canon FT QL is a single-lens reflex camera (SLR) that was released in 1966 and sold through 1972. In 1971 the Canon FTb QL and Canon F-1 were released as replacements for the FT QL. This is Canon’s first camera body with TTL ( Through the lens) metering. With this new feature, you can be confident that you will get the correct exposure.

Is the Canon FT QL compatible with FD lenses?

The FT QL has a Canon FL mount which is compatible with FD and FDn lenses. However, the additional features in the FD and FDn lenses will not be used. With FD and FDn lenses, stop-down metering will have to be used. This is because the Canon FT QL uses the FL lens system that does not have a pin to relay aperture information.

What kind of metering does Canon FT QL use?

The Canon FT QL uses TTL metering (through the lens). This was easier to use than external meters that would only give EV (exposure value) readings. The light meter is a circle and line design. Metering is center-weighted. Looking through the viewfinder will show a slightly grayed rectangle.

How do you put the lens on a Canon FTb?

Remove the lens. It is now unlocked and can be removed. To put a lens back on, line the two red dots together and turn right on the bayonet ring until the red dots are perpendicular. The Canon FTb is from 1971 and the lens mount it uses is an older model than the current modern canon lens cameras.