A Vintage Canon 35mm Film Camera
A Vintage Canon 35mm Film Camera

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

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

Perfect for:

  • First-time 35mm shooters and travel photographers

  • Fans of clean, compact vintage camera design

  • Anyone who wants a simple, reliable point-and-shoot for everyday 35mm film snaps

Launched by Canon in 1996 as the sleek successor in the Sure Shot / Autoboy line, the Canon Autoboy F XL (also known as the Canon Sure Shot Sleek / Prima Mini II) is a compact 35mm point-and-shoot that makes film photography effortless. Designed to be beginner-friendly while delivering great results for hobbyists, it pairs a sharp wide-angle prime lens with fully automatic exposure and useful convenience features.

✔ Sharp 32mm wide-angle prime lens – A 32 mm f/3.5 Canon lens gives punchy landscapes, street scenes and group shots without the need to zoom — ideal for everyday 35mm film use.

✔ Truly point-and-shoot simplicity – Auto-exposure, auto-advance and auto-rewind mean you load 35mm film and concentrate on composition. Perfect for beginners who want a film camera that “just works.”

✔ Intelligent autofocus & useful flash modes – Easy, reliable AF and a dedicated flash mode dial (including red-eye reduction options on some variants) help you nail shots indoors or at night.

✔ Compact, lightweight & pocketable – Measuring a mere 120 x 62 x 31mm and weighing a low 185g make this a true grab-and-go vintage camera for travel, parties, and everyday shooting.

Whether you’re just starting with in film photography or adding a dependable, easy point-and-shoot to your kit, the Canon Autoboy F XL blends usability, consistent image quality, and compact vintage charm.

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 41mm
  • Weight: 185g 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: analoghotpants

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