Canon AF35J
A compact 35mm point-and-shoot camera with active infrared autofocus and built-in flash
Overview
The Canon AF35J is a 35mm autofocus compact camera produced by Canon. It features an active infrared autofocus system, programmed autoexposure, and a built-in pop-up electronic flash, making it a fully automated point-and-shoot designed for ease of use. The camera automatically handles film loading, advancing, and rewinding via a motor-driven transport system. It uses a bright-frame viewfinder with parallax correction marks and has a 0.45x magnification for accurate composition.
Specifications
| Lens | 38mm f/2.8, 4 elements in 4 groups |
| Focusing | Active infrared autofocus system, focus range 1.1m to infinity |
| Viewfinder | Bright-frame viewfinder with parallax correction marks, 0.45x magnification |
| Exposure | Programmed AE with CdS metering cell, EV 6 (f/2.8, 1/8 sec) to EV 17 (f/22, 1/430 sec) with ISO 100 film |
| Film Speed | ISO 25 to 400, set manually |
| Shutter | Programmed electronic shutter, 1/8 sec to 1/430 sec |
| Flash | Built-in pop-up electronic flash (GN 10 at ISO 100), recycling time approx. 7 sec, effective range 1.1m to 4.5m with ISO 100 film |
| Film Transport | Automatic film loading, advance, and rewind (motor-driven) |
| Power Source | Two 1.5V AA batteries |
| Dimensions | 133mm (W) x 80mm (H) x 54mm (D) |
| Weight | 380g (without batteries) |
Design
The camera uses an active infrared autofocus system for reliable subject acquisition in various lighting conditions. Exposure is managed by a programmed AE system with a CdS metering cell, and it includes a built-in pop-up electronic flash for low-light situations.
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