flashes and lenses

[iain]

I have a Canon FT QL, and I need a flash for it. It doesn't have a hot seat connection. Any ideas? I also don't have much money so an older model flash would be good.

Also, can you use Canon FD lenses (for the Canon FTb SLR) on the Canon FT SLR?

 

[dlc]

There are several manual flashes available for your camera including new ones, but you will need a PC cord for attachment since you don't have a hot shoe. Vivitar and Sunpak to name a couple. www.keh.com may have some Canon flashes used if you want Canon.

 

[iain]

good o, thanx what about the lenses tho?

 

[dlc]

KEH has Canon FD lenses too. They are a reliable retailer for used gear, but don't buy anything less than an "Excellent" rating. Your camera takes lenses only with the FD mount.

 

[iain]

actually, I suspect my camera only takes lenses with the FL mount, as it's only an FT not an FTb. Am I wrong? Are they backwards compatible?

 

[dlc]

You are right. Only FL lenses for your FT. Your lenses are not interchangable. www.google.com and type in your camera. The info is there.

 

[iain]

what is it exactly that makes the lenses incompatible? I know the FT hasn't got the automatic metering, but are the lenses physically the same?