Canon Sure Shot

The Sure Shot range by Canon was started with the original Sure Shot in 1979.  It was also called the Canon AF35M.  It was Canon’s first autofocus 35mm compact camera.  Canon continued with the Sure Shot range through to 2005. During this period Canon became a key player in the compact camera market, releasing many models.  

Each model had key features, some with very high quality prime lenses, some with convenient zoom lenses.  Even waterproof and tough construction models exist. Cameras with a sliding lens cover were all the rage during this period, as it allowed the camera to protect its lens, but as the same time turn on and off very quickly.  It only made sense that Canon follow the design.