Canon A35F (1978)
A fully automatic 35mm rangefinder camera with a fixed 40mm f2.8 lens and built-in flash
Overview
Canon introduced the A35F in 1978. It is a fully automatic 35mm rangefinder with a fixed 40mm f2.8 lens, built for simple point-and-shoot work. Focus is manual, through a built-in rangefinder. The camera is part of the Canonet series and is based on the Canonet 28. It was one of the last manual focus rangefinders Canon made.
Specifications
| Lens | 40mm f2.8 lens |
| Exposure | Auto only |
| Focus | manual focus, rangefinder |
| Flash | built-in flash |
| Film format | 35mm film |
Context
The A35F is recognized as the final model in the Canonet line of rangefinder cameras. It is based on the Canonet 28, and it closed out Canon's compact 35mm rangefinder series. Like the cameras before it, it is a well-built, compact film camera aimed at enthusiasts who want quality optics in a portable body.
Market
Repair instructions and troubleshooting guides for the A35F are available on iFixit. Users call the camera well-built, reasonably small and affordable. One enthusiast named it their favorite among a group of similar models.
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