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| − | When it hit the market in April 1994, the Autoboy D5 (aka Sure Shot A-1 and WP-1 and Prima AS-1) was the world's smallest and lightest underwater camera that could also be used 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. | + | {{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 and WP-1 and 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. | ||
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| + | | image_text=Prima AS-1 gets wet{{br}}by Arty Smokes. | ||
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* 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. | ||
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* Power: One 3V CR123A battery | * Power: One 3V CR123A battery | ||
* Dimensions & weight: 133x88x56 mm, 385 g (with battery) | * Dimensions & weight: 133x88x56 mm, 385 g (with battery) | ||
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| + | ==Links== | ||
| + | [http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1991-1995/1994_ab-d5.html?lang=us&categ=srs&page=ab&p=1 Sure Shot A-1/Autoboy D5] on Canon Camera Museum. | ||
[[Category:Canon]] | [[Category:Canon]] | ||
[[Category:C]] | [[Category:C]] | ||
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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 and WP-1 and 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.
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| Prima AS-1 gets wet by Arty Smokes. |
- 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 on Canon Camera Museum.
