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 …

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 …

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 …

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!

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …

T he Canon FTb QL, a manual focus and manual exposure 35mm SLR film camera targeted at the consumer market, was launched in 1971 as a replacement for the Canon FT QL.

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.