Canon Demi S half-frame retro compact camera

To compete with Olympus, Canon produced the Demi range of half-frame cameras starting in 1963. The Demi has a beautiful curved aluminium body, very small and easy to slip into a pocket and take anywhere.

Being a half-frame camera it uses standard 35mm film (available everywhere), but it takes each photo on only half of the negative. This means that you get double the photos from each film - a huge 72 photos from a regular 36 exposure film.

If you get your films developed and just scanned, then most labs will not charge you any extra which makes this camera an awesome choice for keen photographers on a budget.

It has a very bright f1.7 lens, and a very clever exposure system. It does not need batteries.

To take a photo with the correct exposure simply change the shutter speed or aperture rings to align a couple of needles showing in the top meter window, and exposure will be correct. This gives you maximum control but with superb ease of use.

There is an inner lens ring to set the focus using easy-to-use zone marks.

It also has the 'B' shutter speed setting, if you are taking night photos (best to use a tripod too).

Condition:

• In full working order - meter, aperture and shutter speed all tested.
• Body and lens in good condition with no major marks

 Comes with original screw-in Canon hand strap