Canon FTb QL (Chrome) + Canon Lens FL 50mm f/1.8 + Kenko Skylight 48mm Filter — Fully Mechanical 1970s Japanese SLR, Canon FD Mount, Made in Japan — Fully Tested & Working This is the legendary Canon FTb QL, Canon's iconic semi-professional SLR introduced in 1971 as the successor to the FT QL. Built like a tank with a fully mechanical horizontal-travel cloth focal-plane shutter, it operates entirely without batteries (battery is only required for the light meter). The "QL" stands for Quick Loading — Canon's clever film loading system that makes loading nearly foolproof. Paired with the sharp Canon Lens FL 50mm f/1.8 standard lens and a Kenko Skylight 48mm protective filter. Lens serial: 266861 Specifications — Body - Type: 35mm SLR - Mount: Canon FD breech-lock (also accepts all FL lenses — perfect match for this set) - Shutter: Fully mechanical horizontal-travel cloth focal-plane, 1 s – 1/1000 s + B - Exposure: Manual with TTL match-needle metering - Metering: TTL center-weighted (12% partial area) with CdS cell, stop-down measurement - ISO: ASA 25 – 1600 (with later models extending to 3200) - Flash: Hot shoe + PC sync, X-sync 1/60 s - Self-timer: Mechanical - Viewfinder: Eye-level pentaprism with shutter speed and match-needle metering display - Features: Mirror lock-up, depth-of-field preview, QL Quick Loading system - Battery: 1 × PX625 (1.35V) for meter only — modern replacements available (LR44 with adapter, or Wein Cell zinc-air) - Body weight: 740 g (body only) - Made in Japan - Year: 1971–1973 (first version, sought-after early chrome model) Specifications — Lens - Canon Lens FL 50mm f/1.8 - Construction: 6 elements in 4 groups - Aperture: f/1.8 – f/16 - Min focus: 0.6 m - Filter size: 48 mm - Mount: Canon FL (fully compatible with FT, FTb, FTbN, F-1 and other FD-mount cameras) - Made in Japan Included accessory - Kenko Skylight 48mm protective filter Condition — Fully tested and confirmed working - Good vintage condition with light cosmetic wear consistent with age - All shutter speeds confirmed working (1 s, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, B) - Mirror returns properly, film advance lever smooth - QL (Quick Loading) mechanism operates correctly - Lens optics clear, aperture blades clean and snappy - Focus ring smooth, aperture ring clicks firmly - Self-timer functional - Leatherette in good condition, viewfinder clear and bright - Sticker on top plate ("CHECK ASA 100 1/1000") is original from the previous owner Accessories: Kenko Skylight 48mm filter (battery not included) Shipping - Japan Post Small Packet with tracking - Ship to Catawiki-registered address only - No shipping to Russia - Italy: longer delivery time - Portugal: higher shipping fee - Buyer pays all import duties / VAT / customs fees - No refunds for customs-related issues Payment & dispatch: ship within 3 business days after payment confirmation. The Canon FTb QL is widely regarded as one of the best-built Japanese SLRs of its era — fully mechanical, reliable, and beautifully engineered. Because it works completely without batteries, it remains one of the most practical vintage cameras for film photographers today. A truly excellent shooter for collectors and film enthusiasts alike.