The Canon AF35M II is a snapshot camera. It was sold in the 1980s. It is easy to use and can therefore be used by beginners. The model was sold in Japan as the Canon Autoboy 2 and in the US as the Canon (New) Sure Shot.
The camera comes with a fixed lens. The manufacturer’s name of the lens is “Canon Lens.” The focal length is 38 mm and the largest aperture of the lens is f/2.8, making it suitable for many everyday uses. There is no need to focus manually with the 35 mm camera. The Canon AF35M II has an autofocus system. The closest focusing distance is 90 cm with this lens.
The 35mm camera has a light meter. It is designed for films from ISO 50 to ISO 5000. The sensitivity can be set manually. This is not possible for shutter speed and aperture. The exposure settings are automatically controlled and adjusted by the electronics.
Of course, a built-in flash should not be missing. The power reaches up to 4.5 meters at ISO 100, which corresponds to a guide number of 12. The Canon AF35M II has a built-in self-timer and a thread for a tripod. The self-timer has a lead time of ten seconds. There is no connection for a cable release.
The camera weighs 300 grams. According to the manual, the dimensions are 12.5 x 7.55 x 4.6 cm. Power is supplied by two AA batteries (eBay / Amazon*). Here, of course, you can resort to rechargeable copies. One set of batteries is enough for so fifty rolls of film.
Films for the Canon AF35M II
Which films are needed for the Canon AF35M II? You have to buy 35mm films for the camera. The film transport is automatic for this model. On the top of the body you can find the frame counter. It shows the number of photos that have already been taken. The return transport to the cartridge happens automatically at the end of the film.
35mm films are still produced today and can be developed in most laboratories. Great films for the Japanese compact camera that are still around today are the Kodak Ultramax 400* for color photos and the Kodak T-Max 400* for monochrome B&W photos. Both films are well suited for a wide range of applications. This is also attested to them in test reports. Of course, there are other films from different manufacturers.
The Japanese 35mm camera can only be found used. Prices for a used copy depend on the condition.
Canon AF35M II Quartz Date
In addition to the normal model, there was also a Quartz Date version. This model offers the possibility to expose the recording time in a corner of the pictures.
Technical datasheet
| Attribute | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type of Camera | Snapshot camera |
| Film format | 35mm |
| Film transport | Automatic |
| Film transport mechanism | Motor |
| Picture format | 24 mm x 36 mm |
| Lens name | Canon Lens |
| Focal length | 38 mm |
| Biggest aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum focus distance | 90 cm / 2.952 ft |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Lens design | 4 elements in 4 groups |
| Exposure times | 1/500 second to 1/8 second |
| Light meter | Yes |
| Supported film speeds | ISO 50 to 5000 |
| Exposure modes | Program automatic |
| Manual exposure settings | No |
| Date imprinting | Model variant |
| Flash | Integrated flash |
| Flash range | 0,9 - 4,5 Meter |
| Tripod mount | Yes |
| Cable release thread | No |
| Self-timer | Yes, Self-timer function with 10 seconds lead time |
| Power supply | 2x AA batteries |
| Size | 12,5 x 7,55 x 4,6 cm |
| Dimensions in inches | 4.92 x 2.97 x 1.81 inches |
| Weight | 300 Grams |
| Names in other markets | Japan: Canon Autoboy 2, USA: Canon New Sure Shot |
| Estimated value / Used price | 112,97 Euro 184,47165,68110,27877,1996,6818555,881316,48121,25 Estimate based on used prices of 71 offers (possibly with different scope of delivery and/or condition). As of 6.5.2024 |
| Average used price in the year 2023 | 111,88 Euro (120.15 US-Dollar) |