Camera · SLR
Canon T90
1986-1990
Discontinued35mmAdvancedProfessional
Fast action and sports
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- CANON FD
- Metering
- Built-in
- Shutter
- 1/4000
- Battery
- AA x4 (plus lithium BR-1225 or CR-1220 memory backup)
- Weight
- 800g
Battery req.
Max speed
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
| Format | 35mm |
| Years produced | 1986-1990 |
| Mount | CANON FD |
| Shutter type | Focal Plane |
| Shutter speeds | 30s - 1/4000 |
| Flash sync | 1/250 |
| Metering | Center Weighted |
| Battery required | Yes (AA x4 (plus lithium BR-1225 or CR-1220 memory backup)) |
| Weight | 800g |
| Dimensions | 153 x 121 x 69mm |