The Canon Sure Shot AF-7 is part of Canon's signature Sure Shot range, comprising of high quality and compact point and shoot cameras. We took it for a spin around the book-town Hay-on-Wye and have written a full review of what we think about this great little camera.
What is the Canon Sure Shot AF-7?
The Canon Sure Shot AF-7 is a compact point and shoot 35mm film camera. Part of Canon's extensive Sure Shot range, the Canon Sure Shot AF-7 was introduced in 1997.
In other regions, the Canon Sure Shot AF-7 was named the Canon Sure Shot Owl or the Canon Sure Shot Prima.
There were two versions of the Canon Sure Shot AF-7 created. One has a dial on the front of the camera that is turned to go through each setting on the camera. The other has two buttons on the front of the camera to activate and deactivate the flash.
The only difference between these two cameras is the design of the front of the camera. All other functions and the settings options are the exact same.
The next version of the Canon Sure Shot AF-7 is the Canon Sure Shot AF-7S, which features a button and small LCD display on the top of the camera.
What features does the Canon Sure Shot AF-7 have?
The Canon Sure Shot AF-7 has all the main features you need in a good point and shoot camera. It is a no-frills kind of camera, so do not expect complicated exposure modes or a bulb mode.
Here is a list of features that the camera has:
⇒ 35mm f/4 lens
⇒ 10-second self-timer
⇒ Large and clear viewfinder
⇒ Built-in flash and no-flash mode
⇒ Auto-focus
⇒ Automatic winding and rewind
Example Images from the Canon Sure Shot AF-7
We loaded a roll of Kodak Gold 200 in the Canon Sure Shot AF-7 and we were pretty pleased with the results. The camera metered the situations well and kept good detail in the shadows. Here are some of the images we created:
Is the Canon Sure Shot AF-7 good for beginners?
The Canon Sure Shot AF-7 is one of our top choices for beginners to 35mm film. The camera is incredibly easy to use and really lives up to the "point and shoot" label. If you want to just quickly take the camera out of your pocket and take a photo, you can absolutely do this.
The settings on the camera offer some control over your images. For examples, if you were photographing a sunset, you can turn he flash off to get the correct exposure. The settings on the Canon Sure Shot AF-7 do not limit you to a fully automatic camera, but also keeps the camera as an easy to use option.
Our Thoughts on the Canon Sure Shot AF-7
Overall, we were impressed with the sharpness of the Canon Sure Shot AF-7. As a budget-friendly 35mm film camera that is under £100, the camera is a great option for beginners, but also delivers a great quality of image.
We really enjoyed using the camera with its simplicity. And the large viewfinder made framing our shots very easy, especially as a glasses-wearer.
We would highly recommend the Canon Sure Shot AF-7 for anyone who is looking for a good quality 35mm film camera for under £100.
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Article written by: Max
Max is the owner of Cameras By Max. They work full-time repairing and refurbishing all the 35mm film cameras you see on the website. Their favourite camera (at the moment) is the Olympus XA, and their favourite city in the world is Edinburgh.