Canon Autoboy F 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$239.95 AUD

Perfect for:

  • First-time film users wanting something simple, reliable and stylish

  • Travellers or everyday snapshooters who want a portable 35mm camera with strong auto features

  • Fans of vintage camera charm with modern ease of use

The Canon Autoboy F (also known as the Canon Prima Mini/Sure Shot M) is a classic compact 35mm point-and-shoot from the 90s. A sleek vintage camera, the Canon Autoboy F continues the legacy of the Canon Autoboy range, combining simplicity with stunning '90s aesthetic photography results!

✔ Lightweight & pocketable – Measuring 120 × 62 × 40mm and weighing only 205g with battery, this 35mm camera is easy to carry around.

✔ Sharp wide angle lens – 32mm lens gives a nice wide perspective for street scenes, landscapes or everyday shots.

✔ Fully automatic exposure – The programmed auto-exposure covers shutter speeds from about 2 seconds to 1/250s, which lets you shoot in darker conditions (e.g. indoors, evening) with ease.

✔ Smart AF & handy metering – 3-point intelligent autofocus makes focusing fast and forgiving (even for off-centre subjects). 

✔ Built-in flash & versatile modes – Comes with flash modes including red-eye reduction and automatic flash so you can shoot in dim light without fuss.

✔ Easy film handling – Auto film loading, advancing and rewinding make it one of the more beginner-friendly film cameras.

This stylish point-and-shoot film camera combines vintage charm with modern ease. Its quick-fire response means you’ll never miss a spontaneous smile, a laugh, or that perfect candid moment with family and friends. Compact, fun, and effortless — the Canon Autoboy F is your go-to camera for capturing life as it happens!

Battery Requirement – This reusable film camera operates with 1x CR123A 3V battery (sold separately).

For 'Grade 6 - Fair' Cameras: Minor quirks or functional notes may apply. Please check the ‘Condition & Notes’ section below for full details.

To learn more about our camera grades, please view our Grading Scale.

Grade

Grade: We grade every camera carefully so you can shop with confidence, knowing exactly what you’ll receive. Each one is thoroughly tested to ensure it works as intended, and our grading scale helps you understand the overall condition and any minor imperfections that distinguish it from a like-new example.

  • Grade 10 – Near Perfect: Near-perfect, minimal to no wear, flawless functions, crystal-clear lens.
  • Grade 9 – Excellent: Lightly used, faint scuffs, fully functional, clean lens.
  • Grade 8 – Great: Normal signs of use, minor surface marks, fully functional.
  • Grade 7 – Good: Well-loved with visible wear or small quirks, but everything works as it should.
  • Grade 6 – Fair: Heavier wear and noticeable imperfections. It may also have minor functional quirks or imperfections, but it is fully functional and full of character.

If you’d like more clarity regarding our classifications, please view our grading scale here, or please don't hesitate to reach out to our team — we’re always happy to help!
Usability

Usability: This camera is geared towards portrait photography, however, it can be used to take long-distance landscape and architectural photography. The flash is bright and can be used in low-light settings.

Beginner Friendly?: Yes!
Sample Photos

Sample Photo: Click here to see example photos by talented photographers using this exact camera model!
Shipping & Returns

Free Shipping: Free Shipping on orders over $100! Please select ‘Free Shipping’ at checkout.

Easy Returns: Is your product not in working order? If your camera is found to be faulty, it’s backed by our 30-day warranty. As these are vintage film cameras, we encourage customers to test their cameras early. Visit our Return Policy for full details on how to request a claim.

Please note: International customers are responsible for the cost of return shipping on all returns, and for ensuring the parcel reaches us safely. Please consider a registered/insured service.

Product Specifications
  • Dimensions: 120mm x 62mm x 40mm
  • Weight: 190g without the battery
  • Lens: 32mm, f/3.5 Canon Lens (3 elements in 3 groups)
  • Autofocus
  • Auto-exposure.
  • Auto-flash.
  • Auto-winding
  • Power: 3v Lithium CR123A (1x)
Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Example photos are used to highlight what each film camera looks like. Cosmetic conditions may vary from what is shown above depending on which grade you purchase. Please refer to our 'Condition' dropdown box or our 'Grading Scale' page for more clarity on the overall condition of each film camera. An example sample photo is used to highlight the type of photography this camera can produce. PHOTOGRAPHER: matchencosouth

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