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The '''Canon Photura''' was an oddly-shaped 1990 model from [[Canon]]'s very successful [[Canon_Sure_Shot/Prima/Autoboy|Sure Shot]] range. It was shaped more like a video camera. This [[35mm film]] camera was known as the '''Epoca''' in Europe and '''Autoboy Jet''' in Japan. It had a 35-105mm zoom lens, and a powerful built-in flash.
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The '''Canon Photura''' was an oddly-shaped 1990 model from [[Canon]]'s very successful [[Canon_Sure_Shot/Prima/Autoboy|Sure Shot]] range. This [[35mm]] film camera was known as the '''Epoca''' in Europe and '''Autoboy Jet''' in Japan. It had a 35-105mm zoom lens, and a powerful built-in flash.
 
  
In 1992, Canon introduced a follow-up model - the Photura 135 - which came with a 38-135mm lens.  
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In 1992, Canon introduced a follow-up model - the [[Canon_Photura_135_Caption/Epoca_135_Caption/Jet_135|Photura 135]] - which came with a 38-135mm lens.  
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
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* 3-point Smart [[autofocus]] with near-infrared beam. Prefocus enabled.
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* 35-105mm f/2.8-6.6 (10 elements in 9 groups) with power zoom lever.
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* Shutter speeds: 2s-1/250s.
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* [[Film speed]] range: ISO 25-3200 (with DX Encoding).
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* Power: One 6V 2CR5 lithium battery.
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* Dimensions: 100&times;74&times;156mm.
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* Weight: 645g (with battery).
  
 
==Links==
 
==Links==
* [http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1991-1995/1992_jet135.html?lang=us&categ=srs&page=ab Photura/Epoca/Autoboy Jet] in the [http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/index.html Canon Camera Museum].
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* [http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1986-1990/1990_ab-jet.html?lang=us&categ=srs&page=ab Photura/Epoca/Autoboy Jet] in the [http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/index.html Canon Camera Museum].
 
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/canon/html/canon_epoca.php Canon Epoca] and [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/canon/html/canon_autoboy.php Autoboy Jet] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's collection].
 
* [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/canon/html/canon_epoca.php Canon Epoca] and [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/canon/html/canon_autoboy.php Autoboy Jet] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's collection].
  

Revision as of 23:44, 10 April 2010

The Canon Photura was an oddly-shaped 1990 model from Canon's very successful Sure Shot range. It was shaped more like a video camera. This 35mm film camera was known as the Epoca in Europe and Autoboy Jet in Japan. It had a 35-105mm zoom lens, and a powerful built-in flash.

In 1992, Canon introduced a follow-up model - the Photura 135 - which came with a 38-135mm lens.

Specifications

  • 3-point Smart autofocus with near-infrared beam. Prefocus enabled.
  • 35-105mm f/2.8-6.6 (10 elements in 9 groups) with power zoom lever.
  • Shutter speeds: 2s-1/250s.
  • Film speed range: ISO 25-3200 (with DX Encoding).
  • Power: One 6V 2CR5 lithium battery.
  • Dimensions: 100×74×156mm.
  • Weight: 645g (with battery).

Links