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| − | When it hit the market in April 1994, the Autoboy D5 (aka Sure Shot A-1 | + | {{Flickr image |
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| + | Part of the [[Canon Sure Shot/Prima/Autoboy]] series of [[compact camera]]s from [[Canon]]. When it hit the market in April 1994, the '''Autoboy D5''' (aka '''Sure Shot A-1''', '''WP-1''' or '''Prima AS-1''') was the world's smallest and lightest underwater camera that could also be used equally well on land. Fully automatic, the camera has 3-point smart autofocus that is effective for distances from 1-3m and a [[fixed focus]] macro mode (with forced flash) for underwater shots as close as 45cm. It is completely weather-sealed and robust while remaining compact and lightweight. | ||
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| + | ==Specifications== | ||
* Lens: 32mm, f/3.5 (6 elements in 6 groups) | * Lens: 32mm, f/3.5 (6 elements in 6 groups) | ||
* Programmed shutter: 1/250-1/60s. | * Programmed shutter: 1/250-1/60s. | ||
* Viewfinder: large and bright for use with swimming goggles, autofocus frame, ready light, flash warning. | * Viewfinder: large and bright for use with swimming goggles, autofocus frame, ready light, flash warning. | ||
* Flash: Automatic, but can be disabled. GN: 7.5m at ISO 100. | * Flash: Automatic, but can be disabled. GN: 7.5m at ISO 100. | ||
| − | * Date/Time feature with LCD. | + | * Date/Time feature with [[LCD]]. |
* Automatic winding. | * Automatic winding. | ||
* Waterproof: To five metres, using rubber seals and O-rings. | * Waterproof: To five metres, using rubber seals and O-rings. | ||
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* Dimensions & weight: 133x88x56 mm, 385 g (with battery) | * Dimensions & weight: 133x88x56 mm, 385 g (with battery) | ||
| − | [[Category:Canon]] | + | ==Links== |
| + | * [http://global.canon/en/c-museum/product/film169.html Sure Shot A-1/Autoboy D5] in the [http://global.canon/en/c-museum/ Canon Camera Museum]. | ||
| + | * [http://www.collection-appareils.fr/x/html/page_standard.php?id_appareil=10557 Sure Shot WP-1] in [http://www.collection-appareils.fr Sylvain Halgand's collection] (in French). | ||
| + | * [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/canon/canon_sureshot_a1/canon_sureshot_a1.htm Canon Sureshot A1 PDF manual] at [https://www.butkus.org/chinon/index.html www.orphancameras.com] | ||
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| + | | image_text=Prima AS-1 gets wet. | ||
| + | |image_by= Arty Smokes | ||
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| + | [[Category:Canon|Sure Shot A-1]] | ||
| + | [[Category:S|Sure Shot A-1 Canon]] | ||
| + | [[Category:P|Prima AS-1]] | ||
[[Category:C]] | [[Category:C]] | ||
| + | [[Category:underwater]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Japanese 35mm autofocus]] | ||
| + | [[Category:1994]] | ||
Latest revision as of 04:43, 4 April 2023
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| Sure Shot WP-1. image by John Kratz (Image rights) |
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| Sure Shot A-1. image by AWCam (Image rights) |
Part of the Canon Sure Shot/Prima/Autoboy series of compact cameras from Canon. When it hit the market in April 1994, the Autoboy D5 (aka Sure Shot A-1, WP-1 or Prima AS-1) was the world's smallest and lightest underwater camera that could also be used equally well on land. Fully automatic, the camera has 3-point smart autofocus that is effective for distances from 1-3m and a fixed focus macro mode (with forced flash) for underwater shots as close as 45cm. It is completely weather-sealed and robust while remaining compact and lightweight.
Specifications
- Lens: 32mm, f/3.5 (6 elements in 6 groups)
- Programmed shutter: 1/250-1/60s.
- Viewfinder: large and bright for use with swimming goggles, autofocus frame, ready light, flash warning.
- Flash: Automatic, but can be disabled. GN: 7.5m at ISO 100.
- Date/Time feature with LCD.
- Automatic winding.
- Waterproof: To five metres, using rubber seals and O-rings.
- Power: One 3V CR123A battery
- Dimensions & weight: 133x88x56 mm, 385 g (with battery)
Links
- Sure Shot A-1/Autoboy D5 in the Canon Camera Museum.
- Sure Shot WP-1 in Sylvain Halgand's collection (in French).
- Canon Sureshot A1 PDF manual at www.orphancameras.com
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| Prima AS-1 gets wet. image by Arty Smokes (Image rights) |
