Canon Cameras-35mm Film: Still Best Bets For A Sure Shot

The Sure Shot Canon cameras are the small, light, and affordable 35mm film cameras that became very popular with beginners or first-time photographers. They sell at prices ranging from $75 to $150. The heaviest model in the Sure Shot series has a weight of less than 500 gm, so imagine how easy and light they are.

Most of the models below will continue to serve those who are just beginning to learn about photography. These cameras have become the preference of beginners because the image quality is good and they are very easy to use. Film cameras will still be around for some time especially in countries where it is still expensive to own computers and other digital products.

Sure Shot 80u Canon cameras

-2.1x 38-80mm zoom lens

-Optional date and time imprint

-5 programmed image control modes or PIC for more optimized results

-6-mode light guide flash mechanism

-Red eye reduction system

-Body is made of aluminum

Sure Shot 90u Canon cameras

-2.3x 38-90mm zoom lens, Auto-focus

-5 PICs, 6-mode light guide flash mechanism

-Red eye reduction system

Sure Shot 115u II Date Canon cameras

-3x 38-115mm zoom lens

-3-point Smart Focus System, 6 PICs

-Date imprint possible

-Discontinued model

Sure Shot 130u Canon cameras

-Compact and light

-3.4x 38-130mm zoom lens

-Beeper signal included

-Body is made of aluminum

-Features are mostly similar to 150u

Sure Shot 150u Canon cameras

-Fully automatic

-4x 38-210mm zoom lens

-Advanced light guide mechanism

-Red eye reduction system, 6 PIC

Sure Shot A-1 / WP-1 Canon cameras

-Sports camera for the more adventurous photographers

-Water resistant - 1.64 feet

-3-point auto focus - 415 focus steps from 1.5 feet and beyond

-Built-in auto-flash mechanism

-Red eye reduction system

-Option to turn flash on or off

-Has a large view finder that works well even if user has goggles on

-Can take up to 1.5 feet close-up shots

Sure Shot Z180u Canon cameras

-Has the biggest zoom lens at 4.7x 38-180mm

-6 PICs, 7-mode light guide flash mechanism

-Red eye reduction system

-Adjustable eyepiece for easy viewing

-Body is made of aluminum

Costs $130 up

Since digital cameras shrunk the film camera market, many of the Sure Shot models saw end in production. If you have a particular model in mind and it happens to use film, double check with the stores if they are still available. The next time you're shopping for a 35mm film camera, you know which look for, that is, if you're looking for Canon cameras.

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