The Canon FT QL is a 35mm single-lens reflex film camera introduced in the mid-1960s and built around Canon’s Quick Load (QL) film system, which simplifies loading by allowing the film leader to be laid across the take-up area before closing the back. The camera features a durable metal body…
The Canon FT QL is a 35mm single-lens reflex film camera introduced in the mid-1960s and built around Canon’s Quick Load (QL) film system, which simplifies loading by allowing the film leader to be laid across the take-up area before closing the back. The camera features a durable metal body with a fully mechanical shutter offering speeds from 1 second to 1/1000 second plus bulb, along with a built-in match-needle light meter for exposure guidance. Its through-the-lens viewing system works with Canon’s FL-mount lenses, allowing accurate framing and manual focusing through the optical viewfinder. External controls for shutter speed, aperture and film advance provide direct manual operation, reflecting the straightforward, mechanical design typical of Canon’s mid-1960s SLR cameras.
Model: Canon FT QL
Format: 35mm
ISO: 25-1600
Lens: 50mm f/1.4 B&H/CANON FD lens
Shutter: 1 - 1/1000 seconds + bulb
Focus: Manual
Battery: 1 x 625
Other Features: Manual exposure
Metering: Average
Accessories: UV filter
As an authentic vintage item, each unit is unique and may exhibit light cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. Minor variations in appearance, materials, markings and design details are common and reflect differences in age, production and original manufacturing. As a result, your item may differ slightly from the photos shown.
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