My Canon AF35M Sureshot Autoboy Repair

I attempted to repair 6 CANON AF35M Sureshot cameras aka the Autoboy which I bought off Ebay. I'll show you how to repair them in this episode. Including checking the shutter, battery box, autofocus, how to replace the door and latch. I managed to get 3-4 working!

0:00 Welcome
0:30 Buying on Ebay
1:19 Images from first repair
2:50 Check the battery box
3:15 Check the flash and rewind
3:35 Check the Autofocus
4:10 Testing the shutter
5:25 Cleaning the battery contacts
5:41 Testing Autoboy #2
6:05 Testing the Self Timer & Flash
7:00 Replacing the door
7:28 Replacing the door latch
8:02 Top Tip
8:28 Exposure sensor
8:50 Shutter mechanism
9:38 Contact Sheet
9:48 Darkroom Lith Prints
10:05 End

Along with some film photography, a contact sheet and some darkroom lith process prints from the first repaired Canon Autoboy camera.

You get to see the Austrian Alps, Obertauern with snow on the mountain top, the Easter fire, plus images made on Agfa APX100 35mm film which was developed in Spur N Acurol. I've even included some Lith prints too from these negatives.

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[theoldcameraguy]

Impressive repair work and those lith prints look great Gavin!

[ASMRlicious]

Maybe show us how to open the camera up first? :D

[johnnoblitt]

Great video. I have an AF35ML that the film advance drags as it is advancing. The shutter fires properly, but sometimes it stops mid way through the frame and starts to beep. I can turn the power off and back on, press the shutter button, and it finishes advancing. It can't get all the way through a 36 exposure roll. The batteries are new and have a full charge. Any thoughts? Thanks.

Thanks a lot Gavin. I enjoyed it a lot. You combined 2 things I enjoy: cameras and fixing things. Really well done. Oh, and your photos are great too.

[Cunboss]

Great video and explanations ! The fire pictures are literally lit ;)

[uli]

great video ! I have the same camera but it has recently started acting up but it only happens when I have film in it. any idea what it might be ? it does not happen always but sometimes it gets jammed when I shoot and the film does not advance for a couple seconds or when I set the camera down. but I can spam the shutter button when no film is inside and it does not jam once and advances fine with no issues . Only when film is loaded is when it sometimes has trouble any thoughts?

[kiteflewsom]

so from what you’ve said power isn’t getting to my camera, the flash doesn’t always charge. i have foil inside nd it seems to work 10-20% of the time. other than that i click away at the button nd the shutter stays open while i take batteries in nd out nd go mad trying to get power to the device. what tips do you have ?

[maryjoygarcia]

Hi! My canon autoboy 2 has missing parts on the battery compartment like the metal thing, i think they call it "battery contact". Is it still possible to repair it by replacing those missing parts? Hope this will get answered. Thank you!

[JoshBrady-nm]

Mine automatically winds forward a frame every time i turn it on with the lens cover. Any ideas?

[mergaux__]

hi! i noticed my canon af35 started heating up at the shutter button side after 1 day of new batteries and usage. noticed the battery compartment was heatinf up too, and ofcourse the batteries itself. what does this mean and what do i do bec the shutter won't click as well :(

[bobbilderson]

I didn’t learn how to fix the battery door at all.
All I learned is you had some cameras that were broken. Cool but can you show us how you fixed them?

[janelleeeeeeeee]

I just picked one of these up & everything was working properly for the first few test shots but now the shutter is stuck. I’ve tried taking apart the camera but am having trouble removing the front panel to get a better look at what the issue may be. Any advice on how to remove the front panel without damaging the plastic? Cheers, thanks!

[sidus]

Hello Gavin, great video! Mine autoboy is only focusing to infinity or landscape. Do you think that cleaning the near infrared beam or the AF window could resolve this issue? Thanks

[RayTitoVlogs]

Great video ! I recently got one but everytime i turn it on the shutter won’t open and the shutter button gear seams to be stuco

[Cub]

Mine is a slightly different model but have you ever had the flash get stuck? My flash no longer pops up and wonder if there is a way to fix?

[MitchellHang]

How does the Taiwanese AF35M/Autoboy compared to the Japanese model? The manufacturing country can be identified by some text on the film door. I assume their performances are identical, but I'm not 100% sure.

[darienstrange]

I’m reaching here but I’m desperate for help. My Canon Sure Shot 38mm lens has stopped opening and I can not figure out how to fix it. It has fresh batteries of course so I know that’s not the issue. If you have any advice it would be greatly appreciated! My local camera repairman said he had no clue how to help. 😭

[kishupharasi]

Great Video! How did you access the front panel? I can't get it to sit correctly so that the spool holder (internal) screws back in. Thank you!

[green]

Is it possible to get a detailed disassembly? I can’t figure out how to get the front plate off

[returnovthemac]

Hello Gavin! Just got one of these in the mail yesterday. Everything seems to be in good shape and working order. However, my focus zone indicator never makes it past the portrait symbol regardless of what I focus on. Is it safe to assume my autofocus isn’t working?