Film Cameras

35mm Lens-Shutter Camera

SURE SHOT Owl/Date

PRIMA AF-8/Date

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  • Outline
  • Specifications
Marketed March 1997
Original Price For export only (no Japanese market price)

A 35 mm single focal length compact camera featuring an extra-large, easy-to-see viewfinder. The model’s large viewfinder offers three times the viewing area found in conventional compact cameras, allowing subjects to be seen with greater ease and clarity. The feature even enables users to take pictures while wearing eyeglasses as the entire image area can be viewed up to a distance of two centimeters from the viewfinder. A Mode Dial, located on the face of the camera, consolidates all of the operation functions at the user’s fingertips. The camera has a stylishly designed sleek black body and features the Canon logo in raised silver letters.

*This camera series and product name have previously been used in the United States.

Type Fully automatic 35mm autofocus single focal length Lens Shutter camera
Picture Size 24 x 36mm
AF System 3-step active Autofocus system, OK-to-shoot indicator lights upon when subject is focused, No close-range warning
Lens Canon 35mm f/4.5, 3 elements in 3 groups
Shutter Program-type electromagnetic 4-speed; serves as aperture diaphragm; Auto/Flash ON mode:(ISO 100) 1/100,f/4.5 to 1/180,f/11, Flash OFF mode: 1/45,f/4.5 to 1/180,f/11 Self timer: Electronically controlled with 10-second delay
Viewfinder Reverse Galileo type, 0.68x magnification, 80% picture coverage, picture frame, AF indicator, OK-to-shoot green LED indicator (located on right side of viewfinder)
EE Program AE using CdS light receptor; range (at ISO 100) EV10.5-EV16 ISO Film Speed Range: ISO 100/200, 400 (Set automatically with DX-coded film)
Built-in Flash Built-in flash unit, Fires automatically in low-light conditions; Red-Eye Reduction feature; Guide No. 9 (ISO 100. m), ISO 100: 1.5 to 3.5 meters, ISO 400: 1.5 to 6.8 meters; approx. 5-second recycle time (with new batteries), Flash modes controlled by Mode Dial: Auto Flash, Flash ON, Flash OFF
Autodate
Feature
(“Date” models only) Imprint selections: Year/Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, Day/Month/Year, Day/Hour/Minute, No imprint
Power Source Two AA-size batteries; Not compatible with NiCd or lithium batteries
Film Loading &
Advance
Automatic loading; film is advanced to frame 1 automatically after being loaded and the back is closed/Automatic film advance with built-in motor
Frame Counter Mechanical counter; automatically resets when back is opened and closed
Film Rewind Automatic film rewind with built-in motor; Mid-roll rewind possible
Dimensions &
Weight
125 x 73 x 46.5mm, 220 g (without battery)