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Canon Prima Shot

  • Manufacturer Canon
  • Type Snapshot camera
  • Type of Film 35mm
  • Focal Length 35 mm
  • Max Aperture f/3.5
  • Focus Automatic

The Canon Prima Shot is a 35mm camera. It was built by Canon in the 1980s and was aimed at consumers. It was available in Japan under the name Autoboy Prisma and in America as Sure Shot ACE.

With the Canon Prima Shot, the photographer doesn't have much to do, the shutter speed and aperture are set and the film is also transported on.

The Prima Shot comes with two viewfinders, one normal and one on the top of the camera that you look through from above, like a Lubitel. It was also the first camera with a receiver for a radio shutter release. It also has a self-timer.

Films for the Canon Prima Shot

What film format is the Canon Prima Shot designed for? The camera exposes 35mm format films. 35mm films are still produced by various manufacturers. Possible films for the Canon Prima Shot are the Kodak Portra 400* and the Kodak T-Max 100*.

Technical Specifications

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Property Specification
Film format 35mm
Picture Format 36 mm x 24 mm
Lens type Fixed lens
Focal Length 35 mm
Maximum Aperture f/3.5
Adjustable aperture No
Adjustable shutter speed No
Auto exposure Yes
Light Meter Yes
Exposure Modes Program Auto
Manual Exposure Settings No
Flash Built-in flash
Date Imprinting No
Cable Release Thread No
Self-timer Yes
Release Date 1988
Age Up to 38 years
Production start 1988
Manufacturer Canon

Used Prices

The current average price for this camera is 78,31 € based on 61 offers, as of 6.7.2026.

Average Price per Year

  • 2026: 89,87 €
  • 2025: 64,31 €
  • 2024: 67,70 €
  • 2023: 64,50 €

Frequently Asked Questions

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