Canon Sure Shot Z135 — 35mm Point & Shoot Film Camera (38-135mm Zoom, Auto AF,Built-in Flash)
The Canon Sure Shot Z135 is a feature-packed 35mm point-and-shoot from the mid-1990s that delivers flexibility and image quality in a compact form. Its wide-to-tele 38–135 mm zoom lens (f/3.6–8.9) gives you everything from environmental context to tighter telephoto framing. The advanced 3-point AiAF autofocus, three-zone metering, manual exposure compensation (±1.5 stops) and motorized film loading/advance/rewind mean this camera is easy to use yet capable. A built-in pop-up flash (with red-eye lamp), automatic DX ISO reading (ISO 25-3200) and multiple shooting modes make it a travel-ready, everyday film option. Whether you’re nostalgic for film, building a compact zoom collection, or offering a premium vintage film camera for your store, the Sure Shot Z135 stands out for versatility and build quality.
Key Features (bullet list)
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Fully automatic autofocus (3-point AiAF) and automatic exposure, plus manual exposure compensation ±1.5 stops.
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DX film speed reading from ISO 25 to ISO 3200.
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Motorized film loading, advance and rewind (including mid-roll rewind).
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Built-in retractable flash with red-eye reduction lamp and slow-sync capability.
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Versatile scene/mode dial with portrait, sports, night, macro, self-timer and more.
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Robust build (~375 g with batteries) with premium zoom performance for a compact.
Technical Specifications (table)
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | Fully automatic 35 mm autofocus compact (lens-shutter) with motorized functions. |
| Film Format | 35 mm (24×36 mm frames) |
| Lens | 38-135 mm zoom (approx. 3.6×) f/3.6 (wide) – f/8.9 (tele). 10 elements in 9 groups. |
| Autofocus Range | 0.6 m to ∞ (normal mode); 0.4 m to ∞ (close-up mode). |
| Metering / Exposure | Program AE with 3-zone SPC metering; manual exposure compensation ±1.5 stops. Metering range EV 1.7 – 21. |
| Shutter / Aperture Range | Wide mode: EV 9.6 (1/60, f/3.6) to EV 18 (1/1200, f/15); Tele mode: EV 14 (1/200, f/8.9) to EV 21 (1/1200, f/36). Night/Slow-sync: EV 1.7 (4 s, f/3.6) to EV 21. |
| Viewfinder | Real-image zoom viewfinder, magnification ~0.46× (38mm) to ~1.44× (135mm), coverage approx 84%. |
| Film Speed (ISO) | DX coded ISO 25-3200 supported. |
| Flash | Built-in retractable flash; guide number ~15.3 m (ISO 100) in OL model; slow-sync & red-eye reduction supported. |
| Self-Timer | Yes – built-in electronic self-timer. |
| Film Loading / Advance / Rewind | Automatic loading to frame 1, motorized film advance, motorized rewind, mid-roll rewind supported. |
| Power Source | Two 3 V lithium CR123A batteries. |
| Dimensions | Approx. 133 × 70 × 65 mm. |
| Weight | Approx. 375 g (with batteries) in some listings. |
| Release Date | Marketed March 1996 (Japan model) for Z135. |
Condition
9/10
Canon Z135 s#0911625
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