Pentax PC35 AF: PnS vừa lên phim tay vừa lên phim tự động được!

1. Lịch sử hình thành Pentax PC35 AF

In the 1980s, with the launch of point and shoot film cameras from brands such as Canon (Canon Af 35M), Konica (Konica C35 AF) etc., it was inevitable that Pentax also jumped into the PnS stream with the famous Pentax PC line, with the first product being the Petax PC35 AF with improvements in lenses, the ability to film manually or with an included automatic film grip (grip winder), along with Ability to set ISO manually

2. Pentax PC35 AF photo quality

If talking about the Pentax Pc35 compared to other machines from the 1980-1986 period (Canon Autoboy 3, Nikon L35Ad, Nikon AD3 …), Kat Review will have the following keywords: sharpness, rich colors, backlight photography with quite strange flare and cool toys (grip winder).

2.1 Chụp xuôi sáng với Pentax PC35 AF

Pentax PC35 AF owns Pentax 35mm f/2.8 lens (including 5 lenses in 5 groups), with the closest focusing distance of 0.7m! At that stage, this was a very good glass specification (if you know which camera is better, please comment to let Kat Review know!).

When shooting in low light, the Pentax Pc35 af generation 1 lens is maximized, with rich colors, high contrast between light and dark areas, and clear separation. And you can achieve those things with just popular film rolls like Fujifilm 400, Kodak Ultramax 400!

If you prefer softer colors, you might consider the Canon Autoboy series (Autoboy EPO, Autoboy 3, Autoboy 155…) thay vì chiếc Pentax pc35 này nhé.

The 2.8 aperture also makes shooting in low-light environments good (if you don't like flash photography). When paired with ISO 400 film, on nice days you can absolutely go for a shoot-and-run snapshot style!

2.2 Shooting in backlight with Pentax PC35 AF

When shooting in backlight with the Pentax Pc35, if the strong light source is at the edge of the frame, Kat Review will almost always observe this rather strange flare. I have experienced ~15 Point and Shoot film cameras of all ages and brands but have never encountered flare like this.

If you like the novelty and uniqueness of shooting in backlight, this will be a plus. But if you need photos to be clear and not affected by flare, you should consider before buying a camera!

2.3 Chụp flash với Pentax PC35 AF

The device has the advantage of using 2 AAA batteries, which are easy to buy, easy to find and cheap, but usually the flash used by cameras using AAA batteries will be just enough, but the Pentax PC35 AF's flash is very strong! I mean it's really powerful even with only 3V voltage from 2 AAA batteries! The device's flash is a pop-up form, you will need to push the button on the bottom of the device for the flash to start working. In low light conditions but the flash is not turned on, when the focus button is pressed, the camera will beep loudly with a red light appearing in the viewfinder.

3. Auto mode of Pentax PC35 AF

Although it is the first generation of Pentax Point and Shoot with AF mode, Kat Review found that the camera's ability to focus correctly is very good, slightly better than Canon Autoboy 3 and a few contemporaries.

When shooting in backlight, the camera still focuses properly, the focus circle in the viewfinder is large enough and has good contrast in many different lighting conditions.

At the same time, the device's light metering ability is quite accurate, making image colors rich and not overexposed. If you like high-contrast photos instead of bright, expensive photos, this is a plus point. Not to mention that you can set the ISO low/high to suit your own needs.

4. Feeling of holding Pentax PC35 AF

The design of the Pentax PC35 is more boxy, angular, and "futuristic" than other machines of the time. Among a forest of square, rectangular PnS cameras, the appearance of the Pentax PC35 AF really stands out. Whether with a grip attached or not, the Pentax pc35's grip is still quite comfortable, partly thanks to its compact size.

Not to mention that the slide of the Pentax PC35 does not have to be slid by hand, but will be activated by a sliding mechanism via a button on the front of the device, making the Pc35 even cooler!

5. Advantages and Disadvantages of Pentax PC35 AF

5.1 Advantages of Pentax PC35 AF:

• Uses AAA batteries which are easy to buy, easy to find and cheap
• Có tùy chọn lên phim bằng tay hoặc auto bằng grip
• Bold, high contrast image
• Compact and easy to carry
• Can adjust ISO
• Good low light photography
• Flash is strong and can be turned on and off at will
• There is a flash indicator light
• There is a shooting distance gauge to limit the risk of misfocusing

5.2 Disadvantages of Pentax PC35 AF:

• Shooting against strong light has quite strange flare
• Không phải lens zoom nên sẽ thiếu sự linh hoạt trong nhiều trường hợp
• The flash alarm is quite loud, easily noticeable
• The included grip accessories can wear out over time, causing the phenomenon that at the end of the roll the film cannot be pulled and the film must be loaded by hand.
• The film insertion mechanism is not as simple as other Point And Shoot machines, but requires inserting the film core into the slot of the film roll.
• Rewind the film manually by hand

6. When Should You Buy Pentax PC35 AF?

• When you like a futuristic boxy look, a cool slider
• When you prefer, you have the option to film manually or with a customizable motor
• When you like strong flash
• When you want a reasonably priced camera with a large aperture.
• Khi bạn muốn tìm máy PnS có sử dụng pin AAA thông dụng
• When you like Pentax but want a fixed lens instead of the zoom of the Pentax Espio series.

7. Where to buy Pentax PC35 AF 155?

If you still have questions about the Pentax PC35 AF film camera or simply want to buy it, text me at Facebook Katreview, Thread KatReviewVietnam or Instagram KatReviewVietnam So I can give you more advice.

8. Pentax PC35 AF technical specifications