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Canon T90

1986-1990

Discontinued35mmAdvancedProfessional

Fast action and sports

Format
35mm
Mount
CANON FD
Metering
Built-in
Battery req.
Shutter
1/4000
Max speed
Battery
AA x4 (plus lithium BR-1225 or CR-1220 memory backup)
Weight
800g

Best for

  • Fast action and sports
  • Multi-spot metering
  • Photojournalism
  • Those wanting modern features on FD mount

Features

  • Electronic input dial with top-plate LCD panel
  • Centre-weighted, partial (13%) and spot (2.7%) metering, with multi-spot (8 spots) and highlight/shadow control
  • Built-in motor drive (4.5fps)
  • Shutter-priority, aperture-priority and program AE (7 program shift options)
  • A-TTL flash
  • Luigi Colani design

Limitations

  • Entirely electronic
  • FD mount discontinued - no upgrade path
  • Heavy

Common issues to check

  • Shutter or electronics faults (test every mode)
  • LCD segment failure
  • Rubber grip degradation

Buying guide

The T90 (1986) introduced the input-dial and top-LCD interface that later SLRs copied, and was the last high-end manual-focus FD camera Canon made. It is a fully electronic camera, so test every mode thoroughly and ask about service history; a recently serviced example is ideal.

Pricing

Typical range
£100 - £250
Excellent condition
~£350

Indicative, no dated source.

Prices as of 2026-01. UK market, may vary.

Specifications

Format35mm
Years produced1986-1990
MountCANON FD
Shutter typeFocal Plane
Shutter speeds30s - 1/4000
Flash sync1/250
MeteringCenter Weighted
Battery requiredYes (AA x4 (plus lithium BR-1225 or CR-1220 memory backup))
Weight800g
Dimensions153 x 121 x 69mm