Film Cameras

35mm Lens-Shutter Camera

Autoboy F

SURE SHOT M

PRIMA MINI

  • Japan
  • Americas
  • Europe, Asia, Oceania
  • Outline
  • Specifications
Marketed September 1993
Original Price 35,000 yen (w/case)

Fully automatic autofocus compact camera with a 32mm f/3.5 lens.

This light and small camera has 3-point Smart Autofocus and an electromagnetically-controlled aperture and shutter. In auto mode or flash-on mode, the programmed shutter is effective from EV 9.5 (f/3.5 at 1/60 sec.) to EV 17 (f/22 at 1/250 sec.). In flash-off mode, EV 3 (f/3.5 at 2 sec.) – EV 17 (f/22 at 1/250 sec.). And in the slow-speed sync mode, EV 3 (f/3.5 at 2 sec.) – EV 7 (f/3.5 at 1/10 sec.). The camera is less than 120 mm wide and only 60 mm high. It also weighs a mere 190 g.

Type Fully automatic 35mm Lens-Shutter autofocus camera
Picture Size 24×36 mm, panorama (13x36mm) enabled (Japanese version only)
AF System 3-point Smart Autofocus with near-infrared beam. Prefocus enabled. Close-up warning provided.
Lens 32mm f/3.5 (3 elements in 3 groups)
Shutter Electromagnetic programmed shutter and aperture. In auto mode and flash-on mode: EV 9.5 (f/3.5 at 1/60 sec.) – EV 17 (f/22 at 1/250 sec.). In flash-off mode: EV 3 (f/3.5 at 2 sec.) – below EV 7 (f/3.5 at 1/10 sec.). Built-in electronic self-timer.
Viewfinder Direct viewfinder. 0.32x magnification and 84% coverage. Within the image area are the AF frame, close-up frame, panorama frame and mark, red-eye reduction lamp ON indicator, self-timer operation indicator, camera-shake warning lamp, and battery check.
EE a-Si cell for full-auto program EE. Metering range of EV 3 – 17. Film speed range: ISO 25 – 3200 (with DX code).
Built-in Flash Fixed, built-in flash. Guide No. 7.5 (at ISO 100 in meters). Fires automatically in low-light conditions. Red-eye reduction lamp provided.
Power Source One 3 V CR123A lithium battery
Film Loading &
Advance
After opening camera back, align film leader at mark, then close the camera back for auto loading. Automatic film advance with built-in motor. Film advance speed: 1 fps.
Frame Counter Counts up during film advance. Counts down during rewind.
Film Rewind Automatic rewind with built-in motor. Midroll rewind enabled.
Dimensions &
Weight
120 x 62 x 40 mm, 205 g (with battery)