Canon Prima Twin S

Canon Prima Twin S | S/N: 3892719

Canon Prima Twin S 35mm Compact Film Camera with Canon 38/70mm Dual Lens - Good Condition | Pocket-Sized Analog Point-and-Shoot Featuring Automated AiAF Autofocus, Multiple Flash Modes, and Instant Dual Focal Length Switching

Introductory Paragraph The Canon Prima Twin S (known as the Sure Shot Twin 70 in North America) is a highly reliable, sleekly contoured 35mm compact point-and-shoot film camera manufactured by Canon in Japan. Rather than utilizing a complex variable zoom, this sophisticated model is engineered around a motorized dual-focal length system that instantly toggles between a wide 38mm f/3.5 street optic and a compressed 70mm f/6.0 portrait lens at the slide of a front-mounted switch. Guided by Canon's highly accurate 3-point active autofocus (AiAF) configuration and automated flash metering, this scannable Canon camera takes the guesswork out of analog photography. It delivers a deeply satisfying, transparent experience perfect for casual street documentarians, festivalgoers, and party snapshot enthusiasts.

Key Features

• Innovative motorized dual-focal length lens architecture, shifting instantly from a versatile 38mm wide-angle to a tight 70mm portrait perspective field.

• Intelligent 3-point active autofocus (AiAF) sensor array, pre-calculating distance tracking data to keep subjects sharp even when off-center in the frame.

• Automated worry-free electronic program exposure control, mapping precise shutter speeds and aperture parameters automatically across lighting environments.

• Comprehensive built-in automatic electronic intelligence flash head, featuring multiple firing modes including red-eye reduction, fill-flash, and flash-off overrides.

• Fully motorized automatic film transport system mechanics, handling film loading alignment, continuous index frame winding, and automatic mid-roll rewinding.

• Ergonomic low-profile lightweight chassis profile, engineered with a textured right-hand finger grip for secure, slip-free one-handed snapshots.

• High-magnification optical real-image viewfinder layout, dynamically masking its frame lines to match the selected 38mm or 70mm focal lens configuration.

Condition Report Good condition. Body: Shows standard light signs of light past use, including typical minor superficial scuffs on the matte black polycarbonate exterior shell and a few faint cosmetic rub marks on the baseplate corners. The film door latches tightly, and the battery bay cover sits perfectly flush. Sensor/Optics: The optical viewfinder is clear, and the fixed Canon multi-coated glass elements are bright, crisp, and completely free from internal fungus, heavy haze, optical separation, or deep glass scratches. Mechanics/Electronics: Fully operational. The camera powers on instantly, the lens barrel extends and retracts smoothly when switching between focal configurations, the automated autofocus locks accurately onto targets, the built-in flash recharges rapidly, and the motorized film transport winds flawlessly.

Specialist Note "The Canon Prima Twin S is a brilliantly simple everyday carry for film photography. What makes this camera so smart is that Canon skipped a heavy, slow zoom mechanism in favor of a dedicated dual-lens setup. At 38mm, you have a fast f/3.5 wide-angle that is exceptionally sharp and perfect for street scenes or group shots, and with a flick of the front switch, it shifts mechanically into a 70mm portrait lens. Because it manages exposure and focus automatically using Canon's legendary AiAF logic, it behaves like a completely transparent tool—allowing you to just point, shoot, and capture the moment with that distinct, warm analog character."

What's Included

• Canon Prima Twin S 35mm Compact Dual-Lens Film Camera (S/N: 3892719)

• Fitted Black Woven Wrist Carry Strap
  

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Canon

• Model: Prima Twin S (Sure Shot Twin 70 / Autoboy Twin 2)

• Camera Type: Compact Film Camera

• Film Format: 35mm Roll Film (Standard 135 Format)

• Lens Type: Dual Focal Length Fixed Lens

• Focal Lengths: 38mm (Wide) & 70mm (Telephoto)

• Aperture System: f/3.5 (at 38mm) and f/6.0 (at 70mm)

• Focusing System: 3-Point Active Autofocus (AiAF)

• Category: 1. Cameras ▸ Compact Film Camera

• Battery Type: 1x CR123A 3V Lithium Battery (Not Included)