michaellinder Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 I just recently obtained this camera. Since I haven't shot with film in eons, can anyone give me any tips on where I could obtain an owner's manual? I Than you in advance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaTango Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Here ya go! :cool: https://www.cameramanuals.org/canon_pdf/canon_ftb.pdf 1 "I See Things..." The FotoFora Community Experience [Link] A new community for creative photographers. Come join us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Vongries Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 Another Link CANON Camera Instruction Manuals, canon Flash manuals Used many times! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henricvs Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Another Link CANON Camera Instruction Manuals, canon Flash manuals Used many times! I second this recommendation. I have even donated to this site as they are very complete and useful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellinder Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 Thank you, gentlemen. Very helpful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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glen_h Posted February 28, 2021 Share Posted February 28, 2021 Having an actual manual is nice, but the FTb isn't that hard to use without one. I forget now what it says about batteries, but I have an alkaline cell in mine. -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfonsomartinez Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) I have two Canon FTb cameras, which I solely use Wein Cell PX625 PX13 Mercury Free 1.35V batteries. The user's manual clearly states 1.35V battery should be used for it's constant level of voltage. These are a perfect fit and you should avoid using the alkaline batteries unless your camera has been modded for 1.5V batteries. Actually you do not need a battery to use the camera unless you want use the camera's exposure meter to function. You can use a light meter to help you instead of installing a battery. My FTb camera's exposure meters are spot on for as old as they are--so I do not need a hand-held light meter. Edited March 30, 2021 by alfonsomartinez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glen_h Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I have only used black and white film in it, and it was close enough for that. I could check the calibration. Usually I compare to sunny-16 and if it is close, not worry about it. Otherwise, for a camera that cost $11, I don't tend to want to put expensive batteries in it. I could also use it with a separate light meter. 1 -- glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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