SPT - Canon FTb service

Comprehensive technical documentation for the repair and adjustment of the Canon FTb, a pre-A series SLR camera. This manual provides detailed procedures for maintenance and diagnostics essential to professional service technicians. It features a complete inventory of adjustment locations identified by letter codes (A through P), covering the low-light meter, metering limits indicator, mirror-lifting mechanism, and other critical components. Adjustment sections are systematically organized by function: shutter speeds (1/125 to 1/000 second, 1/30 to 1/8 second), curtain travel, and mirror-lifting mechanism operation. A dedicated section on exposure meter linkage explains gear engagement positioning and synchronization mark alignment. The manual provides essential reference values including flange-focal distance specifications, curtain travel measurements, and complete disassembly and reassembly sequences with visual reference points. A comprehensive troubleshooting guide addresses common issues such as erratic curtain movement, meter malfunction, diaphragm failure, and release button behavior. Technical specifications are precise throughout, with multiple photographic illustrations documenting internal assemblies and mechanical relationships critical to proper camera function.