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A March 1995 model from [[Canon]]'s very successful [[Canon_Sure_Shot/Prima/Autoboy|Sure Shot]] range, the '''Sure Shot Del Sol''' - known as the '''Prima Sol''' in continental Europe and '''Autoboy SE''' in Japan - was the world's first camera using solar energy for all its power requirements.<REF>[http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1991-1995/1995_ab-se.html?lang=us&categ=srs&page=ab Canon Camera Museum]</REF> Its front was covered with a solar panel that recharged an internal lithium ion battery. Other than the ground-breaking technology, the functionality and specifications of the Del Sol were similar to those of the [[Canon_Sure_Shot_M/Prima_Mini/Autoboy_F|Sure Shot M]], a [[compact camera]] with a wide-angle prime lens.
 
A March 1995 model from [[Canon]]'s very successful [[Canon_Sure_Shot/Prima/Autoboy|Sure Shot]] range, the '''Sure Shot Del Sol''' - known as the '''Prima Sol''' in continental Europe and '''Autoboy SE''' in Japan - was the world's first camera using solar energy for all its power requirements.<REF>[http://www.canon.com/camera-museum/camera/film/data/1991-1995/1995_ab-se.html?lang=us&categ=srs&page=ab Canon Camera Museum]</REF> Its front was covered with a solar panel that recharged an internal lithium ion battery. Other than the ground-breaking technology, the functionality and specifications of the Del Sol were similar to those of the [[Canon_Sure_Shot_M/Prima_Mini/Autoboy_F|Sure Shot M]], a [[compact camera]] with a wide-angle prime lens.
  

Revision as of 15:35, 8 March 2010

A March 1995 model from Canon's very successful Sure Shot range, the Sure Shot Del Sol - known as the Prima Sol in continental Europe and Autoboy SE in Japan - was the world's first camera using solar energy for all its power requirements.[1] Its front was covered with a solar panel that recharged an internal lithium ion battery. Other than the ground-breaking technology, the functionality and specifications of the Del Sol were similar to those of the Sure Shot M, a compact camera with a wide-angle prime lens.

Specifications

  • The 32mm f/3.5 lens has 3 elements in 3 groups.
  • 3-point intelligent autofocus.
  • Auto-exposure with shutter speeds ranging from 2s-1/250s.
  • Multiple flash modes, inc. red-eye reduction, suppressed and slow-synch. GN: 6.8m at ISO 100.
  • Autoloading, DX decoding, advancing, and rewinding of 35mm film.
  • Power: 3V CR-123A lithium battery.
  • Dimensions and weight: 124x67x46 mm, 260g

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