Canon FTbn QL

{"overview":"The Canon FTbn QL is a 35mm film SLR introduced in the early 1970s as an updated version of the FTb. On that limited evidence the value sits in the tens of pounds rather than the hundreds in today's market, but a single data point is not enough to define a reliable range, and condition, working meter, and inclusion of a clean FD lens will all materially affect what an FTbn QL sells for.","buying_guide":"Common issues to inspect on an FTbn QL include foam light seals that perish with age, sluggish or inaccurate shutter speeds (especially the slow speeds), and a meter calibrated for the discontinued 1.35V mercury cell — many examples now read inaccurately unless adapted. Check the QL film-loading mechanism operates correctly, the mirror returns cleanly, and the focusing screen is free of fungus.

Generated summary, 25 Apr 2026 — not checked by hand; prices on this page come from the sales, not from this text.