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Nikon L35AF (Pikaichi) — 35mm autofocus compact from 1983
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Nikon

L35AF (Pikaichi)

Autofocus Compact

Specifications
Format
35mm
Year
1983
Lens
Nikon 35mm f/2.8
Min. focus
1.0 m
Flash
Built-in pop-up
Battery
2× AA

Notable features

  • Programmed AE
  • Active IR autofocus
  • Built-in flash
History & Legends
  • §1Nikon's first ever autofocus compact — they called it 'Pikaichi' (top-notch).
  • §2That 5-element f/2.8 lens is the reason this camera has a cult following.
  • §3Ken Rockwell once called it 'the best point-and-shoot ever made.'
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