Canon Sure Shot (AF35M II)
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The Canon Sure Shot, known as the AF35M II in many markets, was a definitive 1980s compact camera that refined the automated "autofocus" revolution. It features a sharp four-element 38mm f/2.8 lens and utilizes an active infrared triangulation system for focusing, which allows it to lock onto subjects even in total darkness. Operation is entirely motorized, featuring automatic film loading, advance, and rewind, while exposure is managed by a CdS light meter that sets the programmed shutter speeds. The camera includes a manual pop-up flash and a self-timer lever, alongside a "pre-focus" function that enables photographers to lock the focus distance before recomposing a shot. As a robust and approachable tool, it helped transition the consumer market away from manual rangefinders toward the modern point-and-shoot standard, and it remains a highly functional and popular choice for contemporary 135 film photography.Category
Camera, 35mm Film, Point & Shoot
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