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About this camera
A timeless companion for everyday film.
Perfect for: Everyday street and travel snaps with a fast, sharp 35mm lens Dated family memories, holidays and road trips – the built-in date back does the record-keeping Shooting low-light scenes and portraits with a bright f/2.8 aperture *JUST SERVICED & FILM TESTED* The Nikon L35AD is a...
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Description
Perfect for:
- Everyday street and travel snaps with a fast, sharp 35mm lens
- Dated family memories, holidays and road trips – the built-in date back does the record-keeping
- Shooting low-light scenes and portraits with a bright f/2.8 aperture
*JUST SERVICED & FILM TESTED*
The Nikon L35AD is a classic 35mm film camera with a fast f/2.8 lens, autofocus and built-in date imprint. Affectionately nicknamed the “Pikaichi” in Japan (meaning “top notch”), this is the date-back version of Nikon’s first autofocus compact - a much-loved vintage camera that pairs a beautifully sharp Nikon 35mm lens with true point-and-shoot simplicity. If you want a durable, characterful way into film cameras, this one is hard to beat.
✔ Fast Nikon 35mm f/2.8 lens – The L35AD's 35mm lens gives you a natural, versatile perspective that works particularly well for everyday snapshots, travel, street photography and portraits. Its bright f/2.8 maximum aperture also makes it a standout feature of this classic Nikon film camera.
✔ Autofocus made easy – locks focus from 0.8m to infinity with a focus confirmation signal, so you can frame, press and shoot with confidence.
✔ Fully automatic exposure – shutter speeds from 1/8 to 1/430 sec and support for ISO 50–1000 film, plus a backlight compensation lever for tricky, high-contrast scenes.
✔ Built-in date imprint – The L35AD (AD = Auto Date) lets you imprint your photos with the date for that authentic, nostalgic 35mm look.
✔ Built-in pop-up flash – The L35AD automatically pops the flash up when light is low, keeping portraits and indoor moments well lit.
✔ Solid, durable build – The L35AD features an all-metal body under a tough plastic shell which gives it real heft, and it runs on two everyday AA batteries that are easy to find anywhere.
The Nikon L35AD is an excellent introduction to 35mm film photography, giving beginners the convenience of a point-and-shoot camera without sacrificing the appeal of a quality fixed lens. Its 35mm f/2.8 lens is well suited to everyday photography, while automatic focus, exposure and film handling keep the shooting process simple. For anyone wanting a dependable vintage camera with plenty of character, the L35AD offers an enjoyable way to experience classic 35mm film photography.
Looking for the follow-up model? Take a look at the Nikon L35AD2, the next 35mm point-and-shoot film camera in this Nikon line.
Battery Requirement – This reusable film camera operates with 2x AA batteries (sold separately).
For 'Grade 6 - Fair' Cameras: Minor quirks or functional notes may apply. Please check the ‘Condition & Notes’ section below for full details.
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