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A timeless companion for everyday film.
Perfect for: Beginners wanting a genuinely simple, one-touch 35mm camera Everyday, travel & street photographers who want sharp results with zero fuss Anyone who loves the retro charm of Nikon's "One-Touch" compact series *JUST SERVICED & FILM TESTED* Meet the Nikon L35AD2 - affectionately nicknamed the "Pikaichi" in...
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Description
Perfect for:
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Beginners wanting a genuinely simple, one-touch 35mm camera
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Everyday, travel & street photographers who want sharp results with zero fuss
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Anyone who loves the retro charm of Nikon's "One-Touch" compact series
*JUST SERVICED & FILM TESTED*
Meet the Nikon L35AD2 - affectionately nicknamed the "Pikaichi" in Japan, meaning "best of the best." Released in the late 1980s as part of Nikon's celebrated L35 One-Touch series, the AD2 pairs a sharp f/2.8 Nikon lens with fully automatic operation and a built-in date back, making it one of the most user-friendly compact film cameras Nikon ever produced.
✔ One-touch, fully automatic operation – Simply point, press the shutter, and shoot. Autofocus, auto-exposure and auto-flash are all handled for you, making the L35AD2 as close to foolproof as film cameras get.
✔ Sharp 35mm f/2.8 lens – A Nikon lens with 4 elements in 3 groups delivers crisp, contrast-rich results that punch well above the L35AD2's compact, budget-friendly class.
✔ Reliable active-infrared autofocus – Focuses accurately from 0.7m to infinity, so you can shoot spontaneously without worrying about missing focus.
✔ Built-in auto-flash – A pop-up flash fires automatically in low light (Guide Number 10), with DX-coded ISO detection from ISO 50–1600 for accurate exposure across most film.
✔ Compact body – Measuring 125 x 73 x 53mm and weighing 330g without batteries, the Nikon L35AD2 is small enough to carry everywhere.
The Nikon L35AD2 is a charming slice of late-'80s Nikon engineering — genuinely easy to use, sharp where it counts, and full of character. Whether you're a first-time film shooter or just want a reliable point-and-shoot for everyday adventures, the L35AD2 delivers.
Battery Requirement – This reusable film camera operates with 2x AA batteries, plus 1x CR2032 lithium battery for the date-back function (all sold separately).
For 'Grade 6 - Fair' Cameras: Minor quirks or functional notes may apply. Please check the ‘Condition & Notes’ section below for full details.
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