Canon FT QL - Technical Data

Technical Data
■ Type : 35mm single-lens reflex camera.
■ Viewfinder: Eye-level using pentagonal prism. Waist-Level Viewer 2 can be attached.
■ Focusing Screen : Highly efficient in resolving power, using Fresnel lens and microprism
screen rangefinder.
■ Mirror: Shockless quick return system. Mirror can be fixed upwards.
■ Standard Lens: Canon Lens FL 50mm F 1.8, FL 50mm F 1.4, FL 55mm F 1.2. With FL
(breech-lock bayonet) mount.
■ Aperture: Automatic preset aperture mechanism built-in. Instant-return diaphragm.
Pre-set is possible to reviewing depth-of-field.
■ Shutter: Cloth focal-plane shutter with speeds from 1/1000 to 1 sec., B(T) and X. Single
pivot dial.
■ Exposure Meter: Built-in. Using CdS photocell. Zero-adjustment type coupled to shutter
speed dial and aperture setting. ASA 25-2000. With ASA 100 film, EV2.5 (f/1.2 at 1/4 sec.)-EV 18
(f/16 at 1/1000 sec.) one stage system. Powered by one 1.3 v M20 (#625) mercury battery.
■ Light Measurement: TTL (Through-The-Lens) system using condenser lens. Exposure meter
functions with the meter circuit switch. Semi-spot meter reading system, measures 1/3 of
the,angle-of-view. Continuous measurement is possible with the meter circuit switch lock.
Battery checker built-in.
■ Measuring of Ultra-Low Illumination : EV2.5 1/4 sec.-EV —3.5 15 sec. at f/1.2 can be mea¬
sured with the attachment of the Canon Booster (auxiliary meter for extremely dim lighting).
■ Flash Synchronization : FP and X contact. Synchronizing possible for FP, M and MF flash
bulbs and electronic flash units.
■ Self-Timer: Built-in.
■ Film Rewinding: By button and crank.
■ Film Advance Lever: Single operation 174°, possible to wind with several short strokes.
■ Film Loading: By opening back cover. Accepts any standard 35mm film roll in cartridge.
QL mechanism for quick loading of film.
■ Interchangeable Lenses: Automatic pre-set aperture type Canon FL lenses.
■ Frame Counter: Self-resetting type.
■ Size: 144x93x43mm (5^''x 3^^'x
m Weight: 740 grams (lib. 10>^ oz.) — b o d y only. Subject to alterations.
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