The Canon FTb is a 35 mm single-lens reflex camera manufactured by Canon of Japan from March 1971 replacing the Canon FT QL. It features a Canon FD lens mount, and is also compatible with …

The Canon FTb is a very well thought-out mechanical manual-focus and manual-exposure 35mm SLR. While originally sold as a consumer SLR, it is more solid and far smoother than most DSLRs of any …

Mar 27, 2022 · The FTb is a forgotten wonder. In days when stuff was built to last, this Canon FTB review details the best camera to ever come out of Canon!

Like the flagship Canon F-1, the FTb was compatible with FD lenses. It was a mass-market camera having the same basic features as the F-1. Like the F-1, it had maximum-aperture TTL metering, …

Jun 21, 2023 · This brings us to another cool feature of the FTb. That is Canon’s “Shockless Mirror System” designed to reduce unwanted vibration. Frankly, it works. Vibration is dampened …

With its classic metal body, fully manual controls, and robust design, the Canon FTb makes every shot feel like a piece of history. Whether you’re exploring city streets or documenting intimate moments, …

May 17, 2025 · 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 …

Feb 27, 2014 · More than four decades after it was introduced, the full manual Canon FTb remains one of the best 35 mm SLR cameras for beginners, and also for those who want full exposure control …

Released in 1971 and built in Japan, it represented Canon’s blend of professional F-series engineering and consumer ease of use. Its Quick Load film system, rugged all-metal chassis, and full-aperture …

Aug 25, 2023 · The FTb had most attributes of the F-1; the main difference was the horizontal cloth shutter instead of the vertical metal in the F-1. In essence, it was a slightly modified FT.