Canon Sure Shot Multi Tele/Prima Tele/Autoboy Tele 6

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The Canon Prima Tele, known as Sure Shot Multi Tele in America and Autoboy Tele 6 in Japan, is a twin-focal length autofocus compact camera from 1988. A switch on the back turns the camera on and off as well as selecting between the wide angle and telephoto lens configurations. A matched tele converter was also available, extending the tele length to 75 mm. Another stand-out feature is the support for half frame format, activated by a switch inside the film chamber (it is therefore impossible to switch between formats mid-roll).

Specifications

• Wide angle: 35 mm f/3,5, 3 elements, 3 groups.
• Normal: 60 mm f/5,6, 6 lenses, 6 groups.
• Active "SSAT" autofocus; closest focusing range 0,63 m (0,4 m in macro mode with flash).
• 4-second "bulb" button.
• Auto-exposure from EV 9,25 (60 mm: EV 11) to EV 15,5 (60 mm: EV 17).
• Half-frame mode switches the finder to a narrow field of view.
• Built-in flash, range 0,63—4,2 m (35 mm, ISO 100). Works as fill-in flash in daytime.
• DX decoding from 50 to 3200 ISO in full stops; non-DX film is exposed at 100 ISO.
• Automatic film loading and rewind.
• Fold-out foot for use with self-timer.
• Power: 6V 2CR5 lithium battery.
• Dimensions and weight: 132,6x71,5x49,8 mm, 330 g with battery.

Links

• PDF Manual at Mike Butkus's archive
• Review at The Chens