Canon FP | SLR Film Camera | Excellent

Brand: Canon

Condition: Used

Name: Canon FP

Type: 35mm Manual Focus Single Lens Reflex Film Camera

Type of Film: 35mm Film

CPB Body Code: JL69

Shutter: Mechanical Horizontal-Travel Cloth Shutter, 1 sec – 1/1000 sec + Bulb

Metering: No Built-in Light Meter

Lens Mount: Canon FL Mount

Condition: Excellent

The Canon FP (JL69) has been inspected, repaired, and tested by CPB Darkroom and is in excellent working condition. The camera functions mechanically as intended, with all buttons, dials, shutter speeds, and film transport mechanisms operating correctly. The viewfinder is clean and provides a bright, clear view for composing images.

As with the original design, the Canon FP does not feature a built-in light meter. Exposure must therefore be determined using an external light meter or a light metering app before making an exposure. This is a standard characteristic of the camera.

Cosmetically, the camera body is in excellent condition, showing only very minor signs of wear and light scratches consistent with careful use. The images shown depict the exact camera you will receive.

Introduced in the mid-1960s, the Canon FP was Canon's first fully mechanical 35mm SLR. Built with a robust all-metal construction and simple, dependable controls, it was designed to provide photographers with complete manual control over every exposure. Compatible with Canon FL-mount lenses—and many Canon FD lenses in stop-down metering mode—the FP remains an excellent choice for photographers who appreciate a traditional mechanical shooting experience and the distinctive character of vintage Canon optics.

This camera uses standard 35mm (135) film, producing images in the 24 × 36 mm format.

SLR cameras sold by CPB Darkroom are inspected for shutter accuracy, film transport reliability, and overall mechanical functionality. Any cosmetic or functional notes are clearly described and reflected in the condition grade.

The sample images shown were made on film using this exact camera, offering a true representation of its rendering, lens performance, and overall image quality.