Canon FTbn QL
The Canon FTbn QL is a 35mm film SLR introduced in the early 1970s as an updated version of the FTb. It uses the Canon FD lens mount, features a TTL CdS metering system and the Quick Loading (QL) film loading mechanism, and was positioned as a mid-range manual-focus SLR for enthusiasts.
Auction data for the FTbn QL is thin: a single UK saleroom hammer result from April 2024 sold the camera for £56 (wholesale level, before commission). 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.
Sales History
Prices shown are UK auction hammer results — the wholesale level achieved in the saleroom. Neither buyer’s nor seller’s commission is included. Dealer and retail asking prices are typically higher.
Prices updated: June 2024
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| Jun 2024 | £88 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 298) Title: A Canon FTbN QL 35mm SLR Camera with a FL Zoom Lens
Description:
black, date code 1976, serial no.527871, with a FL f/5 85-300mm zoom lens, shutter working, body G-VG, lens body G, optics F-G, moderate haze, with |
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| Apr 2024 | £56 | Flints Auctions | |
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Auction: Cameras & Scientific Auction (Lot 98) Title: A Canon FTbn QL 35mm SLR Camera
Description:
chrome, date code 1977, serial no.602909, with an FD f/1.8 S.C. 50mm lens, serial no.567670, shutter sticking at slowest speeds and not opening at |
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Frequently asked questions
What is a Canon FTbn QL worth today?
Based on a single 2024 UK auction hammer result of £56, an FTbn QL appears to be worth in the region of £50–£60 at saleroom level, though one sale is not enough to set a firm market value.
How much does a Canon FTbn QL sell for at UK auction?
The only verified hammer price in our records is £56, achieved in April 2024; retail and dealer prices are typically higher than auction wholesale levels.
Is the Canon FTbn QL a good buyer's price right now?
At under £100 the FTbn QL is inexpensive for a fully mechanical FD-mount SLR, but the value of any individual example depends heavily on meter accuracy, shutter condition and whether a working FD lens is included.