CANON - canon FTb TLb Service

Comprehensive service manual for the Canon FTb and Black FTb single-lens reflex cameras, offering complete factory-level documentation for professional repair and restoration of these classic 35mm film cameras. This detailed workshop manual covers the mechanical and optical systems essential to these models, beginning with an overview of their design philosophy including the pioneering TTL metering system, FD lens mount with automatic diaphragm coupling, CAT flash automation, and the abnormal release prevention mechanism that distinguishes these cameras from earlier Canon SLRs. The disassembly section provides step-by-step illustrated procedures for systematic breakdown of the top cover, base plate, film counter mechanism, and shutter speed selector, followed by precise guidance for removing and reinstalling the shutter assembly, brake components, take-up spool drive, winding shaft, first and second curtain assemblies, and various release levers integral to the shutter cycle. Exposure meter alignment and TTL metering system calibration receive dedicated attention with exact specifications and test procedures necessary for restoring accurate light metering after service. Additional sections address mirror reset gear installation, shutter curtain gear engagement, front panel adjustments, and mirror box corrections that affect both mechanical function and optical precision. The manual includes complete reassembly sequences with verification steps to confirm proper operation before returning the camera to service, along with comprehensive component replacement data and substitution guidance. Technical illustrations throughout show mechanism details and component relationships, detailed parts lists organized by functional unit, and wiring diagrams for the electrical circuits controlling meter and flash systems. An indispensable reference for repair technicians, camera restoration specialists, and serious photographers undertaking professional-level service of these valued instruments.