Canon's AF35ML / Super Sure Shot — faster-lensed fixed-lens 35mm autofocus compact, 1981.
The Canon AF35ML was a 1981 model in Canon's early autofocus 35mm compact range, sold as the Super Sure Shot in some markets. It followed the original AF35M and offered a faster fixed lens, positioned as a more capable point-and-shoot within Canon's fixed-lens autofocus line.
This is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus compact with a permanently mounted lens and no interchangeable mount. It focuses automatically rather than by coupled rangefinder or zone focus and uses automatic exposure with a built-in meter. The camera is battery-dependent for autofocus, exposure and film transport, and it has a built-in flash. The AF35ML was noted for a faster fixed lens than the AF35M, though the exact figure should be confirmed from the specific body.
The AF35ML suits general, travel, street and beginner use, offering point-and-shoot simplicity with automatic focus and exposure and a brighter lens for lower-light snapshots. It favours convenience over manual control and targets everyday photography.
On the used market, check the foam light seals, which perish with age. Inspect the fixed lens for haze and fungus, as it cannot be replaced. Being 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 and test the film advance and rewind.