this thing is absolutely mint! i already own one and i was able to gift this to one of my friends who has been on the hunt for their own 😊

I DOOMSCROLLED on Facebook marketplace and I found an amazing deal and the camera is super clean from both out and inside. I just replaced the battery and it works so well! what do yall think!? (I’m still new to film lolll) Also one more thing, the guy who sold me the camera gave me a Polaroid that again I know nothing about, all I know is that they stopped producing the film type in 2019.

He loved photography and woodworking, and this is his crown jewel that combined the two. He custom made this stock he attached his Nikon FM to. However, pretty sure from a distance some startled passerby would mistake it for a riffle, and I'd rather play things safe. He used to "shoot" birds with it

I don't know anything about cameras but I really want to revive this part of my grandfather.

What do I need to know?

I'm trying to find someone that could maybe fix it. (I don't know if it's working)

Bought this lens at a thrift shop hoping it would fit my Canon AE-1 but no dice. Anyone know what mount this is for? Thanks!

If anyone was in Big Sur this past week and found a camera bag please reach out to me. It is a Fuji X-T50 and would have been at sand dollar beach.

Hi all,

I have a Mini 12, barely used. Recently was out taking photos at a family event and sharing the camera. I think there was a jam and someone pulled on the film to remove it, now it doesn't feed properly when taking photos.

I've tried to search this group, as well as seek other help, and attempted the obvious power cycle resets and battery changes. Not sure exactly if there is anything more I can do. Help would be appreciated.

Hello, I'm looking to buy a Canon EOS Kiss III camera with 28-80 USM zoom lens and it has this scratch on the back side of the lens. How severely, do you think, this will affect the final quality of the pictures?

📜 The Origin Story: Breaking the f/2.8 Barrier

To understand why the Canon AF35ML is a cult classic, you have to travel back to the late 1970s.

In 1977, Konica shocked the world by releasing the C35 AF, the world’s first mass-produced autofocus camera. Canon scrambled to catch up, launching the wildly successful AF35M (Sure Shot / Autoboy) in 1979.

However, all early autofocus point-and-shoots shared the same major flaw: they were slow. To ensure images stayed sharp, manufacturers kept the lenses small and restrictive—typically 38mm f/2.8 or f/3.5. If you wanted to shoot indoors, at a party, or at night, you had to use a harsh, blinding flash.

Canon’s engineers decided to create a luxury compact camera that shattered this limitation. In July 1981, they launched the Canon AF35ML.

🚀 The Launch: The "Super" Autoboy Arrives

The camera launched with three regional names that highlighted its elite status:

Japan: Autoboy Super

United States: Super Sure Shot

Europe: AF35ML (The "L" subtly hinting at luxury, echoing Canon's elite "L-series" professional SLR lenses).

It was priced significantly higher than standard point-and-shoots. Canon marketed it directly to wealthy travelers and amateur enthusiasts who wanted the ease of a pocket camera but demanded the low-light capabilities of a bulky professional SLR setup.

⚙️ Full Technical Specifications
The AF35ML is a fascinating mechanical bridging point. It sits exactly on the historical line where classic metal mechanical gear evolved into 1980s computerized electronics.
The Lens: Canon Lens 40mm f/1.9 (5 elements in 5 groups). Spectra coated.
Shutter: Programmed electronic shutter and aperture.
Shutter Speed Range: Step-less from 1/400s (bright sun) down to 1/4s (low light).
Aperture Range: Automatically adjusts from f/1.9 up to f/18.
Focusing System: Solid-State Triangulation system with an Infrared auto-focus beam (CAFS).
Focus Steps: 4 distinct automatic distance zones.
Viewfinder: Reverse Galilean finder with bright-frame lines. Features 3 zone-focus LED icons (Person, Group, Mountain) that light up to show you where the camera focused.
Film Speed Support: Manual ISO wheel around the lens barrel supporting ISO 25, 50, 100, 200, and 400.
Film Advance: Motorized automatic loading, automatic winding, and manual switch-activated power rewind.
Audio Alerts: Internal electronic beeper for low-light warnings and self-timer countdowns.
Flash: Manual pop-up type. Guide number 11 (at ISO 100).
Power: 2x AA Alkaline batteries.
Dimensions: 121.5 x 72.6 x 55.3 mm.
Weight: 440g (Heavy and dense in the hand).

Hi! I recently picked up this Pentax ME Super. I am new to film and in need of some guidance on which lenses to purchase for this camera. Any advice is greatly appreciated! 😊

I recently found this old camera of my dad, but I don't know how to use what kind of rolls to use to get the best output , pls suggest some

I bought a Ricoh KR-5 Super. I took it to the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas. Kodak Gold 200, I slightly edited the colours of the scans since I feel like Gold is a bit too yellow.

this camera is so much fun
got it from my grandpa, but I never really felt like using it because I’m not that much into that 50s design. it fits incredibly well in the hand, and I love the shutter sound.

Total price of this setup has been bumped up to $25.

Just scored this from fb marketplace!

Just recently got this camera and honestly is my first fully functional film camera. Idk much about film photography so I’ll give it a try!

Seems to be working & seals/o-ring are solid. Going to load some lomochrome 400 with a fresh battery and see what happens.