Canon FT QL User Manual

Exposure Settings
The built-in exposure meter, which is of the zero-adjust¬
ment type, is coupled to the shutter speed dial and pre¬
set aperture ring. The exact exposure is easily deter¬
mined according to the brightness of the subject to be
photographed. There are two ways of determining the
exposure—either by first selecting the shutter speed or
by first selecting the f/stop of the aperture.
Shutter Speed Priority Method
^ Set the shutter speed di3l at the desired speed.
2 F ac e the camera towards the subject, lock into the
viewfinder, and press the meter circuit switch.
3 E i t h er keep pressing the meter circuit switch or lock
the switch and turn the pre-set aperture ring.
4 S e t the meter needle at the ''o" index within the
viewfinder for correct exposure.
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Canon FT QL Specifications

General

Type	35mm SLR
Lens Mount	Canon FD
Shutter	Focal plane shutter
Viewfinder Magnification	0.9x
Shutter Speeds	1/1000s to 1s, Bulb
Viewfinder	Pentaprism
Exposure Metering	TTL
Film Advance	Manual lever
Flash Sync	1/60s
Battery	PX625 (for light meter)
Weight	750g
Flash	Hot shoe
Film Speed	Manual setting