Canon T90

Canon T90 is Canon's last FD-mount SLR — in production 1986-1991. The T90 introduced modern integrated body design with a built-in motor drive and an electronic shutter rated to 1/4000; it pre-figured the EOS-series ergonomics that Canon would adopt for autofocus bodies starting 1987. Despite being a late addition to the FD line (Canon was simultaneously launching the EOS / EF mount), the T90 became the Canon SLR most professional FD users defaulted to in the late 1980s before transitioning to EOS.

Key features

• Canon FD bayonet — the last FD body
• Electronic vertical metal-blade shutter — 30s to 1/4000 + B; 1/250 flash sync
• Built-in motor drive — 4.5 fps
• Multiple metering modes including spot
• Multi-program AE with multiple program curves
• LCD top-plate display
• Battery-dependent

Practical notes

• T90 bodies on used market: $250-500 working examples
• The integrated motor drive + LCD display were modern for 1986
• Some T90 bodies suffer "EEE" error from aged shutter electronics — service available but costly
• Compatible with all Canon FD lenses; this is the most fully-featured FD body

Related cameras

• Canon New F-1 — pro-grade FD predecessor (still in production through 1992)
• Canon A-1 — earlier AE Canon
• Nikon F4 — Nikon's contemporary AF transition body

Native lenses

Compatible with all Canon FD lenses