Canon Autoboy Mini camera on a white background
Canon Autoboy Mini camera on a white background

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

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$229.95 AUD

Perfect for:

  • First-time film shooters

  • Everyday moments & travel snaps

  • Simple, point-and-shoot 35mm photography

Looking for a compact and reliable 35mm camera that just works? The Canon Autoboy Mini (also known as the Canon Prima 5 or Canon Sure Shot Max) is one of Canon’s most loved vintage point-and-shoot film cameras, known for its sharp lens, pocketable size, and effortless shooting experience.

✔ Ultra-compact & take-anywhere design – Slim, lightweight, and easy to carry, the Autoboy Mini is built for everyday use. Slip it into your pocket or bag, and you’ve got a 35mm camera ready for spontaneous moments, travel days, and nights out.

✔ Sharp 38mm Canon lens for natural-looking shots – Featuring a high-quality 38mm f/3.5 Canon lens, this camera delivers crisp, well-balanced images with a natural field of view,  perfect for portraits, street photography, and casual everyday shooting on 35mm film.

✔ Fast autofocus for quick, reliable results – The Autoboy Mini’s autofocus system locks on quickly, helping you capture moments as they happen. No fiddling with settings, just point, shoot, and let the camera do the work.

✔ Built-in flash for all lighting conditions – With an automatic flash and red-eye reduction, this vintage camera adapts easily from daylight to low-light scenes. Great for indoor shots, night photography, or dimly lit environments. 

✔ Beginner-friendly & fully automatic – Auto exposure, automatic film advance and rewind, everything is designed to make shooting 35mm film simple. If you’re new to film cameras or just want something easy, this one delivers.

If you’re after a dependable, easy-to-use vintage 35mm camera with proven performance, the Canon Autoboy Mini is a standout choice. A true classic that makes shooting film feel effortless and fun.

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: 125mm x 65mm x 50mm
  • Weight: 245g without the battery
  • Lens: 38/70mm, f/3.5/6.0 Canon Lens
  • 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: myanger081

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