A fully automatic 35mm point-and-shoot with a fast f/1.9 lens and active infrared autofocus
Overview
The Canon AF35ML, also sold as the Super Sure Shot or Autoboy Super, is a fully automatic 35mm autofocus point-and-shoot. It has a bright-line viewfinder, a built-in flash and motorized film transport. The body is chunky black plastic. It feels solid in hand, but nobody will call it elegant. Center the subject, half-press the shutter to activate one of three focus zones, and shoot.
Specifications
| Lens focal length | 40mm f/1.9 |
| Lens construction | 5 group, 5 elements |
| Autofocus system | Active infrared autofocus system |
| Flash | Built-in flash |
| Viewfinder | Bright-line viewfinder |
| Power | Powered by two AA batteries |
| Film transport | Automatic film transport (motorized) |
| Picture size | 24 x 36 mm |
| ISO range | Up to 400 ISO |
| Shutter | Electronic, program-controlled |
Design
The AF35ML is built around a fast 40mm f/1.9 lens, and that lens is what sets it apart from other automatic point-and-shoots. Focusing is active infrared. Shooting is fully automatic. The body is a blocky black plastic box, clunky but solidly assembled. It isn't pretty, but it's functional and durable, with a bright viewfinder. Focusing is zone-based, with three symbols for the distance zones.
Market
The Canon AF35ML is not rare or expensive. Working examples often sell for under $100. The film advance motor is loud. The beeper warns of slow shutter speeds, it is unrelenting, and it cannot be disabled. Autofocus is slow and prone to hunting in low light, and the built-in flash gives harsh, direct light. Users commonly note these drawbacks. It is still a fun, capable camera for casual 35mm photography.
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