[Leica] OT Query - Canon FD lenses/cameras

[douglas.sharp at gmx.de (Douglas Sharp)]

Hi, all,

I've just been given a Canon TLb with an FD 50/1.8 (Chrome ring and 
bayonet lens-hood, old style FD mount), an FD 28/2.8 (New style FD 
mount) and a Vivitar 75-260 / 4.5 Zoom (Old FD mount) + a Vivitar 
Automatic 2x Teleconverter ( [FL-FD] - whatever that means).

Having never used Canon cameras or lenses until the DSLRs came out, I 
was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about the quality of the 
above.

The TLb is fully functional (and very simple) but needs Mercury or Wein 
cell batteries - can anyone recommend a good alternative body (assuming 
that it's worth it for using the lenses I got) - I gather the A series 
are pretty good and  the F bodies are apparently superb - any pros and 
cons?.

Thanks in advance
Douglas