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  • 1970s
  • SLR
  • 35 mm

Canon FT QL with Soligor 28mm f/2.8 Lens

Canon FT QL with Soligor 28mm f/2.8 Lens

$250.00 NZD
$250.00 NZD
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Classic all-mechanical 35mm SLR from the mid-60s with a wide-angle prime - a tough, dependable film camera.

Key specs:

  • All-mechanical operation 
  • Soligor 28mm f/2.8 wide-angle lens
  • Canon FL mount
  • Shutter speeds 1–1/1000s + B
  • QL (Quick Load) film system

Condition: The light meter isn't working. Good news is this doesn't stop you shooting - the FT is fully mechanical, so the shutter fires correctly at all speeds without the meter. You just set exposure yourself using an external meter, a phone app, or the Sunny 16 rule. Everything else functions as it should.

The FT QL was Canon's well-built enthusiast SLR from the FL-mount era - solid, reliable, and fully mechanical, so it fires at all speeds without a battery (the cell only powers the light meter). The QL "Quick Load" system makes film loading fast and foolproof, and the match-needle metering makes manual exposure easy to learn.

Lens system: Canon FL/FD

50mm f/1.8

Skill Level: Advanced

  • Full manual control confidence
  • Can work without a meter if needed
  • Examples: Manual SLRs, rangefinders with full control

Warranty: 2 Months from purchase

All second-hand film cameras sold at Camera House NZ come with a 2 month warranty when they've been film tested by us.

Our 2 month warranty covers mechanical and electronic failures that occur during normal use. If something goes wrong with your camera during this period, bring it back and we'll sort it out.

This warranty reflects our confidence in the cameras we sell and our commitment to getting you out shooting with reliable equipment. We've been in the photography business since 1953, and we stand behind the gear we sell.

Guarantee: Film Tested

We put a roll of film through each camera to verify that the shutter, film advance, and light meter (where fitted) are working correctly. This real-world testing ensures you're getting a camera that's ready to shoot, not just one that looks good on the shelf.

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Canon has been making cameras since 1937 and is now the world's largest camera manufacturer. They dominated the film SLR era with the iconic AE-1 (the first microprocessor-controlled camera) and legendary F-1 professional bodies. Their EF lens mount, introduced in 1987, became the industry standard for autofocus SLRs and carried through to their DSLR dominance. Canon builds everything from budget point-and-shoots to professional workhorses used by photojournalists worldwide. Known for excellent colour science, massive lens selection, and reliable autofocus systems. While their film cameras like the A-1 and AE-1 Program remain popular with film shooters, Canon's real strength is their complete ecosystem - whatever you want to shoot, they've got a body and lens for it.