Introduced a year after the Pellix, the FT QL had a normal quick-return reflex mirror and stop-down TTL metering. The finder's condenser lens was cut at a 45-degree angle. Twelve percent of the image area surface was semi-silvered with vapor deposition. The incident light reflected by this semi-transparent mirror was directed to the metering element. The viewfinder had match-needle exposure metering. The distance to the metering element was the same as the distance to the focal plane. Therefore the camera had the same focal plane metering characteristics as the Pellix.
The Canon Booster for low-light metering down to EV 3.5 (23 sec. at f/1.4) was available as an optional accessory attachable to the accessory shoe.
| Shutter | Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. X, T, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 sec. Built-in self-timer (self-timer lever also functions as a stop-down lever). |
| Viewfinder | Fixed eye-level pentaprism. Microprism rangefinder at center of fresnel matte screen. Metering indicator and exposure match needle provided. A diagonally-cut condenser lens block is semi-silvered on the diagonal surface. This beam splitter enables the incoming light to be split for the viewfinder image and metering cell. |
| - Magnification | 0.90x |
| - Coverage | 94% |
| Power | - |
| Size | 144 x 93 x 100 mm |
| Weight | 685 gr |
Great all manual mechanical camera from Canon made in 1966, able to withstand the test of time, working even at the age of 50, took some of my favourite shots using it paired with the Canon FDn 50mm F1.8. The camera has more advanced features compared some other models made later on even though it was older, it had mirror lock up, which can be handy, a self timer, the great canon quick load system, really helps out in making the whole reloading process easier and even allowed for the occasional extra 1 or 2 shots if loaded properly. Wasn't able to test the light meter simply due to mine dying out.
Overall, this is a pretty nifty camera, if you can find one with a working light meter, no shutter capping/bounce, and no light leaks for under $30 USD, it would be a great purchase.