Canon FTb User Manual

decided
as
follows:
First set
the
meter
switch
at
"
oFF
"
and
the
shutter
speed dial
at
"
60
".
And
set
the
distance
so that
the
meter
needle
in
the viewfinder
moves.
Then
turn
the
preset
aperture ring
until
the aperture
needle
aligns
with the meter
needle.
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When
using an ordinary
electronic
f lash
unit
or
flash
bulb
L
unit,
connect
the cord
of
the
unit
to the
flash
socket
of
th
e ca mera .
The
exposure is
decided
by
drviding
the
guide
number
of
the
unit
with
the
focusing
distance
and
obtaining
the
proper
f
/stop.
r
some tripods
make
the
focusing
ring
of
the
FD
55mm
F L.2lens
inoperable.
In
this
case,
attach
the
camera
on
the
tripod
with Canon
Camera
Holder
F.
r
When
using the
flash
socket
by not
attaching
a
flash
unit
onto
the
accessory
shoe,
be
sure
to
cover
it
with the
ac-
cessory
shoe
cover.
r
The
X
contact
of
Canon
FTb is 1/60
sec.
r
A
lens hood
should be attached
when
taking
pictures
with
a
flash unit.
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Canon FTb Specifications

General

Type	35mm SLR
Lens Mount	Canon FD
ISO Range	25-1600
Shutter	Focal-plane
Shutter Speeds	1/1000s to 1s, Bulb
Flash Sync	1/60 sec
Battery	1.35V Mercury PX625 (discontinued)
Viewfinder	Pentaprism
Focusing Screen	Fixed
Weight	750g