Canon Autoboy 3 | The Reality of a Point and Shoot Film Camera

Point and shoot cameras, whether film or digital, are growing in popularity. I think this is due to their simple form factor and ease of use. But when quality is on the line, and the workflow is put to the test, how do you know which kind of point and shoot camera to buy for yourself? And how do you know which point and shoot camera is worth its usual hefty cost?

In this video, we try and explore further whether or not point and shoot cameras are worth it, even in 2023.

Point and Shoot Digital Cameras

Point and Shoot Film Cameras
Olympus LT Stylus Zoom 105 (this one is secret)

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Chapters
00:00-0:55 - Intro
0:56-2:10 - The Camera
2:11-3:41 - Time
3:42-5:36 - Overview
5:37-9:19 - Reality
9:20-10:15 - End

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[andrewpetracca]

I’m very new to photography dude so to me these both have that film mojo that I find so hard to describe but love just as much as an amazingly edited digital photo. The G1 pics looked gorgeous and had a professional news or documentary type of look I think, but those Autoboy ones had the perfect nostalgic “enhanced personal memory” vibe I got from film cameras when I went on vacations as a kid. Personally I’m into audio gear and music performing so that is where my money and focus has gone for many years. In both worlds you can get obsessed with perfection (whatever that means) and not realize that as long as you’re using your talents authentically the exact tools don’t matter to the observer as much as you think. For me I enjoyed your composition and choice of shots in each camera and saw your skill and style in different ways using both cameras. Just wanted to share that! It’s clear you know what to do regardless of what’s in your hands.

[collinausbury]

Yes bro. Loved seeing how some of these pics came out! Forgot about some of these trips and shoots, precious memories.

[aperturecollect]

I have a Sure Shot Supreme that looks a lot like the Autoboy 3 you were shooting, I like the photos I get with it.

[HadjiCorpuz]

Not sure if you still have the camera, but regarding the tiny button to disable the flash, there's a notch on the rubber part of the strap that you would use to hold down the button instead of jamming your finger into it. It can also be used to push the film rewinder. I also have this camera, but the Sureshot Supreme version.

[cylerwilliams]

Love the dedication to stick with this video even after a year of lower motivation.

[PhilipBlystone]

Amazing video as always! Thank you for posting

[tassadar]

Your G1 shots look very sharp. Clinical - a bit like digital really.
But I like the autoboy shots more.
Often people want film to look digital. No grain. Super high 'resolution'. It's the wrong mindset to have.

[lukefletcherfilms]

Ricoh GR10 is officially my favorite point and shoot thus far

[MrFreakwent]

I f only you had bought canon's Sure Shot Tele 35mm Camera 40/70mm. You wouldn't be disappointed.