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About the product.

The Canon AF35M — sold as the Sure Shot in the US and Autoboy in Japan — is a piece of history: the world’s first lens-shutter 35mm autofocus camera, launched in November 1979. Behind its no-nonsense design sits a genuinely sharp 4-element 38mm f/2.8 lens and Canon’s pioneering active infrared autofocus. The camera that started the entire Sure Shot dynasty, and still a lovely, decisive everyday shooter.

Specifications

  • Lens: Canon 38mm f/2.8, 4-element coated — sharp semi-wide prime
  • Autofocus: active near-infrared triangulation (Canon’s CAFS), works in low light
  • Shutter: programmed electronic leaf, 1/8–1/500s, stepless
  • Exposure: full-program CdS auto (EV6–17)
  • Built-in pop-up flash; motorised film advance and rewind
  • Power: 2x AA; released November 1979

Condition

  • Cosmetic: Excellent+, some minor signs of age and use. 
  • Functional: Fully working. Comes with a pouch and lens cap.