Nikon's dated Pikaichi 2 — the L35AD2, 35mm f/2.8, program AE, quartz databack, 1985.
The Nikon L35AD2 is a fixed-lens 35mm autofocus compact from 1985, the databack version of the second-generation L35AF2 Pikaichi. It added a quartz data imprint to the refreshed L-series body, for users who wanted the date recorded on their frames. It shares the lens and mechanism of the L35AF2 and belongs to Nikon's early compact line.
This is a 35mm fixed-lens autofocus compact with a 35mm f/2.8 Nikon lens, matched to the L35AF2. It uses active autofocus, programmed automatic exposure with a built-in meter, and has a built-in flash, together with a quartz data back for imprinting the date onto the negative. Film advance and rewind are motorised. The camera is battery-dependent, running on AA cells plus a cell for the databack, and does not fire without power.
The L35AD2 suits travel and family photography where a dated snapshot is wanted, with the same easy operation and sharp prime as the L35AF2. Automatic focus and exposure make it approachable for beginners, while the data function suits documentary and archival use. It is a simple camera with little manual override.
On the used market check the light seals around the film door for perished foam, and confirm the databack LCD still displays and imprints, as these can fade. Inspect the lens for haze or fungus, test autofocus and the meter, confirm the flash fires, and run the motor drive. Check the battery compartments and door for corrosion, and verify the camera powers up on fresh cells since it is fully electronic.