PREOWNED Canon AF35M Autoboy

Canon AF35M Autoboy 35mm Point and Shoot Camera (1979)

The Canon AF35M Autoboy is an iconic piece of camera history and one of the world’s first autofocus 35mm point and shoot cameras. Released in 1979, this model marked a major shift in photography, making sharp, well exposed images accessible to everyday users. Solid, simple and beautifully designed, the AF35M remains a favourite for beginners and collectors alike.

This camera features a sharp 38mm F2.8 Canon lens that delivers rich contrast and excellent clarity. The autofocus system is straightforward and reliable, allowing you to point and shoot with confidence. Exposure is automatic, while ISO is manually set using the dial on the front of the lens. This manual ISO control allows you to intentionally override film speed and experiment with exposure, giving you more creative control over how your images look. This camera comes with a removable filter for your lens.

The AF35M includes automatic film loading, automatic film advance and a motorised rewind, making it surprisingly easy to use for a camera of its era. A built in flash allows for indoor and low light shooting, while the durable body gives this camera a reassuring, solid feel in the hand.

Features:

• Excellent condition and fully tested
• Released in 1979, one of the first autofocus 35mm cameras
• 38mm F2.8 Canon lens for sharp, detailed images
• Autofocus system for simple point and shoot operation
• Manual ISO setting allows creative exposure control
• Automatic film loading and advance
• Motorised film rewind
• Built in flash for indoor and low light photography
• Solid, durable construction
• Clean optics with no fungus or mould, light dust that does not impact images

Point and shoots are vintage machines and will not last forever, but they remain one of the best ways to capture real memories on film with honesty, warmth and character.

Your camera includes a full 30 day money back warranty. These cameras are decades old, so minor quirks are a natural part of vintage technology. If anything significant goes wrong within 30 days, you are covered by Velvet Grain Film’s preowned camera guarantee.

Film Required: Any 35 mm film
Skill Level: Beginner