{"product_id":"canon-ftb-ql-35mm-slr-film-camera-50mm-f-1-8-fd-lens","title":"Canon FTb QL 35mm SLR Film Camera + 50mm f\/1.8 FD Lens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanon FTb QL + 50mm f\/1.8 FD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a great budget-friendly way into Canon’s classic manual-focus FD system. The FTb is a fully mechanical 35mm SLR with match-needle metering and Canon’s handy \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Load (QL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e film-loading system. It’s straightforward, rugged, and refreshingly free of automation, making it a particularly good camera for learning the fundamentals of film photography.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanon FD 50mm f\/1.8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e gives you the classic standard-lens setup, with a fast enough aperture for lower-light shooting, portraits with shallow depth of field, and general everyday photography. This particular kit has definitely lived a life, but the important stuff is working. It’s an ideal starter camera for someone more interested in getting out and shooting than owning a cosmetically perfect shelf queen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: ONE-OFF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis FTb QL is fully usable but has several cosmetic and condition quirks that put it into our One-Off category. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elight meter reads accurately\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the camera is otherwise functioning properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe previous owner’s name has been etched into both the back and bottom of the camera body. The viewfinder assembly has a little looseness, but it remains usable and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edoes not interfere with composing or focusing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The included 50mm f\/1.8 FD lens has \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emild internal haze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e along with visible marks from a previous owner attempting to clean it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNone of this makes it the prettiest FTb on the block, but it does make it a particularly affordable way to get into a proper mechanical Canon SLR. A great student camera, first film camera, or inexpensive everyday shooter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanon FTb QL 35mm SLR body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCanon FD 50mm f\/1.8 lens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe usually ship within two business days of receiving payment. If you are in a hurry, please contact us about rush shipping options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe pack everything carefully and are pretty meticulous about what we sell. You can expect to receive a fully functional, conservatively rated item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping is available to most countries worldwide. Please ask if purchasing from a country you think we might not ship to.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Coastal Film Lab","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289633927222,"sku":"OCT26033","price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0585\/6093\/8038\/files\/CFL04183.jpg?v=1792850901","url":"https:\/\/www.coastalfilmlab.com\/products\/canon-ftb-ql-35mm-slr-film-camera-50mm-f-1-8-fd-lens","provider":"Coastal Film Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}