Canon Prima Sol |
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Manufactured or assembled in Japan from 1995 to (After) 1995.
Index of rarity in France: Rare (among non-specialized garage sales)
Inventory number: 10087
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Traduction de Manuel M
Presented closed, there is difficulty to see that it is about a camera. If there were not the name “Canon” in fronting one could confuse it with a transistor…
It is the first camera using solar energy for the whole of the needs requiring for electricity. The sun provides all the power required by the system AF, planned electromagnetic release, the supply of the flash, and the transport of film (as well as rewinding).
The front hood is covered with solar cells with high efficiencies. The replacement in the time of the secondary battery (lithium ion) is not necessary.
The screen with liquid crystals on the left of the camera is used to display the statement of the accumulators (for that it is necessary to press on a red button located on the right of the camera).
The time of recharging is 6 hours. The battery, completely recharged, ensures autonomy sufficient for 5 films. At the time of the phase of recharging, the part is spread of the case of about fifteen degrees.
This camera manufactured in Japan bears other names according to its area of marketing “Sour shot delsol” in the USA and “Autoboy SE” to Japan. He is extrapolated Mini PRIMA.


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