Canon's AF35M — the first Sure Shot, fixed-lens 35mm autofocus point-and-shoot, 1979.
The Canon AF35M was Canon's first autofocus 35mm compact, launched in 1979 and sold as the Sure Shot in some markets and the Autoboy in Japan. It marked Canon's transition from manual-focus rangefinders to fully automatic point-and-shoot cameras and started the AF35 and Sure Shot line of fixed-lens compacts.
This is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus compact with a permanently mounted lens and no interchangeable mount. It focuses automatically with an active infrared system rather than a coupled rangefinder or zone focus, and it uses automatic exposure with a built-in meter. The camera depends on batteries for autofocus, exposure and film transport, and it has a built-in flash. Confirm the exact focal length and maximum aperture from the specific body.
The AF35M suits general, travel, street and beginner use, offering point-and-shoot simplicity with automatic focus and exposure in a compact body. It is aimed at photographers wanting dependable everyday snapshots without manual settings, favouring convenience over control.
On the used market, check the foam light seals, which perish over time. Inspect the fixed lens for haze and fungus, as it cannot be replaced. Since this is a battery-dependent autofocus camera, confirm it powers up, that the autofocus and film-wind motors run, and that the flash charges and fires. Look for battery-door corrosion, common on cameras of this age, and test the film advance and rewind.