The Canon TLb is a 35 mm

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introduced by

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in September 1974. It features a

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, and is also compatible with Canon's earlier FL-mount lenses in stop-down metering mode. The TLb was a cheaper version of the

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for the export market, as was the slightly later TX. Compared to the TX, the

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was omitted, although the camera included a PC terminal for flash sync. The TLb was later (April 1976) sold in Japan. File:Canon_TLb_front.jpg File:Canon_TLb_rear.jpg File:Canon_TLb_top.jpg File:Canon_TLb_open.jpg

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