When the film reaches the end and the film advance lever stops, rewind the film into the cartridge as soon as possible. I have an old canon ftb and several high quality fd lenses. You still have to wind it once loaded, but instead of. Photojojo is selling an adapter for the iphone that allows you to mount canon ef and nikon fmount lenses. So, it sounds like even though i will lose some of the functions, the little cost of an adapter would be worth it. Canon ftbql, slr film camera with canon fd 50mm f1. I realize that they would not autofocus but i have a nice 50mm f1. It was an improved version of the ft ql, which had many of the advanced features of the f1 such as full aperture metering. Shoot stunning photos of people, pets, travel scenery, landscapes, architecture, selfies and more.
The ftb ql was a single lens reflex slr 35mm film camera with a horizontally travelling clothcurtain focalplane shutter manufactured by the canon corporation of japan in 1971. How to use a canon ftb ql 35mm camera with pictures. The canon ftb is a manual focus slr that was introduced by canon, inc. J canon ftb ql 35mm slr film camera with 35 85mm vivitar. The canon is built like a tank fully mechanical camera only need battery for light meter, iv put new battery in it. It is a midrange mechanical 35mm slr designed to use the fdfitting lenses from the canon f1 range. Otherwise the entire roll will be exposed and ruined as the exposed film is naked within the camera. The canon ft ql accepts as many as 22 different types of lenses. Just a future note for you, and one that will save you some money. Get the best deals on canon ftb lenses when you shop the largest. The canon ftb is a very well thoughtout mechanical manualfocus and manualexposure 35mm slr.
Without knowing how or if it worked, i took it out and shot two rolls of trix. In 1971, a shooter looking for the best canon camera had two choices. Theyre durable enough to prevent breakage, yet slim and lightweight. Will the lenses from my old 1969 canon ftql 35mm camera work with the 300d. I agree, there are only a few canon fd lenses that can be used on their newer dslrs, while just about any nikon lens made from 1977 is compatible with current generation bodies, although entry level bodies wont be able to meter with them, or autofocus with the screwdriven ones.
Holder for phone xs max xs xr x 7 7plus 6s 6plus ipad apple watch series 4 3 2 1 airpods gray. View and download canon ft ql instructions manual online. Be sure not to open the back cover before rewinding. How to enable manual aperture adjustment on canon fd lenses duration. Canon ftbs, gotta love them film shooters collective. J canon ftb ql 35mm slr film camera with 35 85mm vivitar lens and. In fact it is very similar to canon ft with the difference that it uses the canon fd mount lenses, allowing it to use fd lenses and the older fl lenses the ql badge on the front denotes canons quick load system. Fully functional camera no faults, light meter works perfectly, the lens is clean no scratches no fungus. The nikon em doesnt have the shutter speed control like the ae1. The iphone slr mount is one of the stupidest things i can remember seeing. The lightmeasuring range of the newly developed canon ft ql has been extended from a low of ev 3. It was a massmarket camera having the same basic features as the f1. Friend, coworker and fellow photographer gave me a box of many things and this canon ftb, 2 lenses, some flashes and other items i have yet to fully inventory were within.
In the ftb and the preceding ft ql, the system actually works better than it does in the canonet because the camera is physically larger. It has a canon fl lens mount compatible with the large range of fl series lenses. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Launched alongside the topoftheline f1, the ftb was the massmarket camera in the range.
It was introduced alongside the professionallevel canon f1 and was intended for advance amateur use. In the modern world of digital cameras using a film camera can seem difficult and overwhelming, but the quality and look that they produce will impress others. Like the f1, it had maximumaperture ttl metering, matchneedle exposure adjustment, and highprecision 12% partial metering at the center. The ft ql features canons fl lens mount, which had been introduced a couple years earlier. Canon ftb original chrome rewind knob lezot camera. What canon digital camera model will fit my ftb canon lenses. Unfollow canon ftb ql to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Adapter puts nikon and canon lenses on iphone wired. My first ftb was given to me along with some canon fd lenses, and thats what got me back into shooting canon. Hi bess, the canon ftb models, along with the vast majority of other camera models with built in light meters made in the 1960s to early 1980s, originally used a 1. Discover a huge range of cameras, lenses, accessories and films to experiment with. It is a rock solid camera that has a build quality far above any canon slr ive ever owned. The canon ftb is a 35 mm singlelens reflex camera manufactured by canon of japan from march 1971 replacing the canon ft ql. The canon ftb was introduced by canon in march 1971.
Compatible with all canon fd mount lenses maximum aperture ttl metering matchneedle exposure adjustment supports stop down ttl metering for fl lenses have a question. Canon ftb ql 35mm slr film camera body only for fd manual lenses g36 4. It has quite a cultfollowing among canon fdlens afficianados. There might be adapters available for you to shoot those lenses on any number of other cameras, too. What batteries does a canon ftb ql 35mm slr film camera use. Compatible with all canon fdmount manual focus lenses totally manual camera have a question. Here are my thoughts on the camera, as well as some of. The canon ftb has every feature we need for actual picture taking, and nothing we dont to get in the way. Also a slide copier and adapters to use the ftql with my telescope. The new lenses for canon apsc sensors use the same eos mount but the lens is modified not to fit full frame canon digital bodies because the image circle of the apsc lens will not cover the full frame sensor.
If its on the focusing screen inside the mirror box i. The ftb is one of canons alltime great 35mm cameras so i hope you get it going, so you can enjoy it as much as ive enjoyed mine. Canon ftb ql original battery cover lezot camera sales. Apart from integrated light meters, both are free of electronics, and can easily be shot without. It consists of an iphone case with threads around the lens area so you can screw the lens adapter onto the case. Every conceivable type of photography becomes possible when different lenses are employed. Pretty much the only thing stopping me from buying an iphone to use as my next camera is the fact.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Become part of our fun community, share your fantastic photos with friends and read the latest photography tips, news and features. I have an old canon ae1 and just purchased a canon eos rebel t2i. Your lenses are compatible with canon flmount camera bodies. I have lots of viewfinder dust and i just live with it. It was a solid, welldesigned camera that has withstood the test of time. This is the first time a ttl camera has been capable of such astonishing performance. For the camera enthusiast, buff, collector or hobbyist. Rather than buying the tooexpensive wein battery for your.
You cannot skip the lenses when you mentioned a camera body. The canon ft ql is a 35mm singlelens reflex camera introduced by canon inc. The booster can be attached in a matter of seconds. Choose from hard or soft cases featuring superbright, highquality prints that wont fade. The equivalent replacement battery is the px625a, which is a safer alkaline cell. It features a canon fd lens mount, and is also compatible with canons earlier flmount lenses in stopdown metering mode. Canon ftb lenses indiana camera lenses for sale ebay. Like the flagship canon f1, the ftb was compatible with fd lenses.
There are times when the outside temperature dropped below 40c, the at1 wont fire if i left the camera out for a while. While originally sold as a consumer slr, it is more solid and far smoother than most dslrs of any price today. Find great deals on ebay for canon ftb and canon f1. Well, if youre willing to mount a canon or nikon lens on the backside of your phone, its now possible. The ftb also allowed stopdown ttl metering match needle for fl lenses and situations when stopdown viewing was required. Canon ftb 35mm camera from 1976 montreal olympics with filters, 200mm elicar telephoto lens with case, 28mm makinon multicoated wide angle lens with case, 50mm canon lens with 55mm skylight and 55mm polarizing filter on camera with lens cover. I was recently given a canon ftb 35mm slr camera as a gift. The ftb released in 1971 was very similar both functionally and aesthetically to the ft ql, but was upgraded to the fd mount with associated openaperture ttl metering, and a hot shoe flash connection. Canon ft ql 35mm film slr manual camera with canon 50mm. I really dont like it and i dont want you to buy it. Flickr is almost certainly the best online photo management and sharing application in the world. I have a ft ql, which is similar, but a little lesser, than the ftb.
The ftb will not have that problem because the shutter release does not require battery, as the at1 does. Booster t finder pages film camera canon f1 instructions manual. Crafted from aircraftgrade aluminum and premium optical glass for durability and clarity. The ft can also operate the later canon fd series lenses in stopdown mode, but the earlier r series has a different lens aperture mechanism and cannot be used, although the bayonet fitting is similar. I own both, and the two cameras produce images that are indistinguishable from one another. Show off your favorite photos and videos to the world, securely and privately show content to your friends and family, or blog the photos and videos you take with a cameraphone. Canon fx 1964, canon fp 1964, canon pellix 1965, canon ft ql 1966, canon pellix ql 1966, and canon tl 1968.
View and download canon ftb instructions manual online. But if you talk about the nikon em, that was another story. Lens from 35mm canon ftql in reply to billm mar 4, 2004 bill. I used to put a 5mm lens on the at1 and a 50mm on the ftb ql so i dont have to change lens often. Years later, i bought another ae1 out of nostalgia but i never really bonded with it. Like the canonet, the ql system allows film to be loaded very quickly, without needing to thread the leader in to the spool.
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