Canon FP

This was an FX without the built-in exposure meter. For pro users who did not want or need the exposure meter. An external CdS exposure meter having the same specs as the FX’s built-in meter was offered as an option. Type 35mm focal-plane shutter single-lens reflex camera Picture Size 24 x 36 mm Normal Lens Canon FL 50mm f/1.8 Lens Mount FL mount Shutter Two-axis, horizontal-travel focal-plane shutter with cloth curtains. Single-axis non-rotating dial for X, B, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, and 1/1000 sec. Equipped with built-in self-timer. (No shutter button lock.) Flash Sync FP- and X-sync automatic-switching sync contacts with German socket. Viewfinder Fixed eye-level pentaprism. 0.9x magnification (FL 50mm), 90% vertical coverage, 93% horizontal coverage. Split-image rangefinder at center of fresnel matte screen. Mirror lockup provided. Built-in Exposure Meter None (An external FP meter having the same specifications as the FX’s built-in meter was made available.) Film Loading & Advance After opening camera back, insertion onto spool. Advances with camera-top lever. (160 single or partial strokes with extra 20 stroke) Frame Counter Counts up. Resets automatically when camera back is opened. Film Rewind Collapsible crank Dimensions & Weight 141 x 90 x 83 mm, 940 g (with 50mm f/1.8)