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Canon FTb1971
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Years
- 1971–1976
- Weight
- 750 g
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- ttl-center-weighted-partial-cds
The Canon FTb (1971) was the first Canon body to launch with the new **FD mount** alongside the F-1 (also 1971). Mid-tier consumer/enthusiast — mechanical horizontal-cloth shutter to 1/1000s, TTL center-weighted partial-area CdS metering, **open-aperture metering** with FD lenses (a step up from the older FL mount's stop-down only), QL Quick Load film system. Manual exposure only.
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Before you buy used
- **Mercury battery** — voltage-sensitive; Wein zinc-air or MR-9 adapter.
- **Foam mirror bumper** — disintegrates.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **Slow speeds** stick.
- **CdS meter** drifts.
- Service: independent shops handle FD-system bodies.
About this camera
The body that launched the FD lens mount. 1971's mid-tier Canon — mechanical, manual, FD-classic.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Canon FTb use?
- The Canon FTb shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Canon FTb take?
- The Canon FTb uses a 1x PX625 (mercury, 1.35V) battery.
- What lens mount does the Canon FTb have?
- The Canon FTb uses the Canon FD mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Canon FTb offer?
- The Canon FTb's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Canon FTb use?
- The Canon FTb meters with ttl-center-weighted-partial-cds.
