Canon AF35M (Sure Shot / Autoboy)

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.