C41
Kodak Portra 400
Kodak Portra 400 is a professional C-41 color negative film known for flexible exposure latitude, natural skin tones, and fine grain.
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Canon TLb-2
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Canon FD
- Shutter
- 1s – 1/1000s
- Meter
- center-weighted-silicon
The Canon TLb-2 is a manual-exposure 35mm SLR in the FD-mount family, positioned below the AE-1 and AT-1 in Canon's early-1970s/mid-1970s consumer line. It shares the FD mount and TTL metering approach of its contemporaries but strips away autoexposure features to deliver a lower price point. The meter aids manual setting of shutter speed and aperture; the photographer does all the work. Build quality is solid if not exceptional.
Reference
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Kodak Tri-X 400
Kodak Tri-X 400 is a classic black-and-white film known for strong tonality, visible grain, and documentary character.
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Kodak Gold 200
Kodak Gold 200 is a daylight-balanced C-41 color negative film with warm color, moderate grain, and a classic consumer-film look.
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Before you buy used
- **Battery mercury substitute** - the original PX625 is no longer manufactured; use a 1.5V alkaline with a Wein cell adapter or equivalent zinc-air for meter accuracy.
- **Meter accuracy** - check against a known reference; common to be off.
- **Light seals** - replace.
- **Mirror damper foam** - replace.
- Parts availability lower than AE-1 family; donor bodies are scarce.
- Priced low enough that a gamble on an untested body often pays off.
About this camera
A stripped-down manual-only FD body pitched at the value end of the Canon line.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Canon TLb-2 use?
- The Canon TLb-2 shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Canon TLb-2 take?
- The Canon TLb-2 uses a 1x PX625 / equivalent battery.
- What lens mount does the Canon TLb-2 have?
- The Canon TLb-2 uses the Canon FD mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Canon TLb-2 offer?
- The Canon TLb-2's shutter speeds range from 1s to 1/1000s.
- What light meter does the Canon TLb-2 use?
- The Canon TLb-2 meters with center-weighted-silicon.
