Canon Epoca

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Canon Epoca
Canon Photura
Canon Autoboy Jet
Canon Epoca - global 1.jpg
Overview
Maker Canon Inc.
Type 35 mm point-and-shoot
ReleasedJune 1990
Lens
Lens mount Fixed
Lens 35–105 mm
F-numbers f/3.2 to f/8
Sensor/medium
Film speed ISO 25 to 400
Focusing
FocusAutomatic; 3-point smart AF system with near-infrared beam
Exposure/metering
Exposure Automatic
Exposure metering EV2.35 to EV18.6 at ISO 100
Flash
Flash Built-in
Shutter
Shutter speed rangeAuto mode and flash on mode:
EV 10 (f/3.2 at 1/100 sec.) – EV 16 (f/13.2 at 1/350 sec.) at 38 mm
EV 12.6 (f/8 at 1/100 sec.) – EV 18.6 (f/34 at 1/350 sec.) at 13 5mm
Slow speed and flash off mode:
EV 2.35 (f/3.2 at 2 sec.) – EV 16 (f/13.2 at 1/350 sec.) at 38 mm
EV 5 (f/8 at 2 sec.) – EV 18.6 (f/34 at 1/350 sec.) at 135 mm
General
Battery 2CR5
Dimensions 100×74×170 mm (3.9×2.9×6.7 in)
Weight 700 g (25 oz) with battery
Made in Japan
Replaced byCanon Epoca 135/Jet 135/Photura 135

The Canon Epoca (also known as the Photura in North America and the Autoboy Jet in Japan [1] ) is a 35mm point-and-shoot compact camera by Canon Inc. [2]

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Overview

Introduced in June 1990, the Epoca is known for its unusual design that more resembles a camcorder, as well as its 35 mm to 105 mm zoom lens. [3] In addition, the camera features a flash that is stored behind the lens cover, a low-angle viewfinder on top of its body, and the option to imprint one of five captions on the picture. The Japanese release has a panorama mode not available in the overseas versions. A remote shutter and a close-up lens attachment with flash diffuser were bundled with the camera or sold separately; the lens attachment enables macro photography from 0.55 m to 0.8 m. [4] [5] [6] [7]

In September 1991, Canon released the Autoboy Jet Canon Williams Racing Version for the 1991 Japanese Grand Prix, with the team logo printed on the hand strap and a pouch in the team's colors. The camera was limited to 5,000 units in Japan only. [8]

The Epoca was replaced by the Epoca 135/Photura 135/Jet 135 in March 1992, with a black body and a more powerful zoom up to 135 mm. [9]

References

  1. ↑ "1990/平成2/Canon/AutoboyJET/キヤノン/オートボーイジェット/光学3倍ズーム/ドロップインフィルムローディング/ズームスピードライト/". Extinct Media Museum. Retrieved 7 December 2025.
  2. ↑ Luyckx, Alex (3 July 2023). "Camera Review Blog No. 157 - Canon Photura". Alex Luyckx Photography. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  3. ↑ Djudjic, Dunja (2 April 2021). "This weird Canon 35mm camera looks like a camcorder". DIY Photography. Retrieved 9 December 2025.
  4. ↑ Dirklancer (16 May 2011). "Canon Photura - an interesting blip in 35mm evolution". Lomography. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  5. ↑ Harrison, Phil (13 May 2022). "Canon Epoca – A Review of a Twice Owned Camera". 35mmc. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "Canon Photura (Epoca) – a strange looking point and shoot camera of the film era". CameraGX. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  7. ↑ "Canon Epoca Review". Nokko's Blog. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  8. ↑ "Autoboy Jet Canon Williams Version". Canon Inc. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
  9. ↑ "Photura 135". Canon Inc. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
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