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Skip To... Pentax Mini Sport 35AF Polaroid 470AF Polaroid OneFilm Auto Focus Kodak Star 35EF Kodak KB-10 Kodak VR35 K14 Olympus Trip AF 31 Olympus Shoot & Go "R"

Fuji Smart Shot Deluxe: Fuji's SmartShot Deluxe is a relatively compact 35mm camera with a built-in flash, lens cover, and motorized film advance & rewind. The Smart Shot Deluxe has a large round button on the front for activating the flash, and the rewind switch is located to the right of the viewfinder. There is a film type window on the back door for checking the type of film in the camera. There is also a wrist strap mount, and the camera's exterior is mostly dark grey (the back door and battery cover are black). This camera requires two regular "AA" batteries, and will not function if they run out of power. Unusually, there is a long piece of plastic attached to the inside of back door, which helps keep it shut securely. It is easier to open (and less likely to break the plastic piece), if you push left on the plastic arm while pulling the door open.

Pentax Mini Sport 35AF: The Pentax Mini Sport 35 AF is an older compact 35mm model with a built-in lens cover and flash, among other features. It also has motorized film advance/rewind and a battery test feature. It runs on two regular "AA" batteries. According to the instructions, which were printed in January 1987, it has an "active infared autofocus system." Like the manuals of many cameras which require battery power, the booklet warns against using Ni-Cd (Nickel Cadmium) batteries. As its name suggests, it is relatively small, but it is not uncommon to find smaller 35mm, digital, and 110 cameras - usually with fewer features. It is somewhat similar to the Pentax PC35AF, a somewhat more sophisticated model.

Polaroid 470 AF: Although a Polaroid brand camera, the 470AF uses regular 35mm film. It features a lens cover, built-in flash, auto focus, motorized winding, film-type window, accurate viewfinder, flash indicator light, and wrist strap holder. It is black and silver colored. The rewind switch is recessed on the bottom, so it isn't easy to press by accident. The 470AF requires two "AA" batteries, which are used to power the flash and motor. The camera automatically determines whether or not to use the flash, based upon how much light it senses.

Polaroid OneFilm Auto Focus: The Polaroid OneFilm Auto Focus 35mm camera is lightweight, has a built-in flash, and has motorized advance & rewind. Its exterior is black, with white lettering and a red plastic strip under the built-in flash. The rewind switch is placed so that it is fairly difficult to press accidentally. There is also a film-type window (to check the type of film which is being used), a built-in lens cover, and a viewfinder which seems to be at least fairly accurate. This camera requires two regular "AA" batteries. Two labels on the unit include "No flash within 2' of subject" and "Made in Thailand." The counter is located on top of it, next to the shutter button, and there is a wrist strap mount near the bottom on one side.

Kodak Star 35 EF: The compact, black Kodak Star 35 EF camera weighs only 5.6 ounces. It has a lens cover with shutter lock, built-in flash, ready light, automatic counter reset, wrist strap holder, and manual film advance/rewind. The Star 35EF's flash can be turned on and off using a sliding switch on the front. It also features a good-quality viewfinder and a film pressure plate. The "EF" abbreviation appears to mean "Electronic Flash". The rewind button is located on the bottom.

Kodak KB-10: The Kodak KB10 is a compact point & shoot model with several features. Its amenities include a built-in wrist strap, flash, lens cover, and large easy-to-read counter. This unit is lightweight and almost entirely black in color. It looks to be easy to use, and it uses two standard "AA" batteries for the built-in flash. Being able to use standard 35mm film and regular "AA" batteries (unlike some cameras which need 3V, 6V, or coin-style batteries) makes it easy to continue purchasing supplies for this camera. According to its instruction manual, the shutter speed is 1/100th second.

Kodak VR35 K14: The Kodak VR-35 K14 is a medium-sized 35mm camera with a date feature, motorized film advance and rewind, built-in flash, and neck strap mounts. It requires a battery such as the Kodak "Ultralife 9 Volt Lithium Power Pack", along with a coin-style battery to power the date feature. The built-in flash is revealed by flipping up the lens cover. A self-timer switch is located next to the lens. The VR35 K14 is somewhat heavy with the batteries installed. It has a dark grey and black exterior. Its film counter is located on the back, next to the viewfinder, and its tripod socket is next to a neck strap mount on the opposite end of the camera from where the larger battery is inserted.

Olympus Trip AF 31: The Olympus Trip AF31 is a compact, motorized 35mm camera. It has a built-in flash (with "Fill-In" and "Off" buttons), a built-in lens cover, a timer feature, a wrist strap mount, a tripod socket (located next to the battery compartment), and a date-printing feature. Be careful not to accidentally trigger the camera's motorized rewind feature, which is activated by a switch next to the film counter. The camera's exterior is black with white lettering. It requires two regular "AA" batteries for the built-in flash and motorized film advance/rewind, and an additional coin-style CR2025 battery to power the date feature. The CR2025 is a common and relatively inexpensive type of battery.

Olympus Shoot & Go "R": The Olympus Shoot & Go model R is a medium-sized, lightweight point and shoot camera which uses regular 35mm film and two standard "AA" batteries. Unlike cameras with electronic shutters or motorized film advance, this camera can be used without any batteries (except for the flash). Its features include red eye reduction, a built-in flash, a lens cover, a film type window, and a wrist strap. There is a three-position switch on the front which allows the photographer to select ISO 100/200, 400, or flash. Photos taken with it are generally of good quality. The back door is opened by pulling up on the rewind knob and pulling at the edge of the door at the same time. It can be somewhat difficult to get open - try using a small, flat screwdriver to pry it open. Overall, the Shoot & Go R is a good-quality, inexpensive, easy-to-use camera.