Boots 300AF — own-brand 35mm autofocus compact camera sold by the UK Boots retail chain
Boots, the UK pharmacy and high-street chain, sold own-branded photographic equipment including 35mm compact cameras through much of the 1980s and 1990s, typically manufactured under contract and badged for its own shelves. The 300AF is one of these own-brand compacts, aimed at casual family and holiday photography.
It is a 35mm film point-and-shoot with autofocus, as indicated by the 'AF' suffix, built-in flash typical of the class, and automatic film loading, advance and rewind. Specific lens focal length, aperture and exact production date are not independently confirmed for this badge and are therefore omitted rather than assumed.
As a retailer-branded compact rather than a manufacturer's flagship, the 300AF was built to a price point, prioritising simplicity over optical performance or manual control. Its hardware most likely mirrors an equivalent camera sold under the original maker's own name.
On the used market these own-brand compacts sell cheaply and suit casual film shooting or introductions to analogue photography. Buyers should check the battery compartment for corrosion, confirm autofocus and flash fire correctly, and inspect the light seals.