Canon Prima BF-8 – 35mm Compact Film Camera

Canon Prima BF-8 – Big Viewfinder, Simple 35mm Shooting

The Canon Prima BF-8, also sold as the Snappy LX II and BF35D, is a fully automatic fixed-focus 35mm camera introduced in 1998. “BF” means Big Finder: its unusually large viewfinder makes framing comfortable and easy to see, including for photographers wearing glasses.

A 35mm f/4.5 Canon lens, program exposure and automatic flash keep the workflow uncomplicated. Load a 35mm film roll, select the mode and concentrate on the moment.

Key features

• Canon 35mm f/4.5 lens, three elements in three groups
• Fixed-focus design
• Large 0.68× reverse-Galileo viewfinder with approximately 80% coverage
• Program automatic exposure with CdS metering
• Automatic ISO setting for DX-coded ISO 100/200 and 400 film
• Built-in flash with red-eye reduction, flash-on and flash-off modes
• 10-second electronic self-timer
• Automatic film loading, advance and rewind
• Powered by two AA alkaline batteries
• Dimensions: 125 × 73 × 50mm
• Weight: approximately 230g without batteries

Choose your camera

In Stock – Photographed Camera: the available unit represented by the product photographs, inspected and ready for purchase. Stock is limited to one piece.

Pre-Order – Sourced for You: Berlin Photo Studio will source and inspect another Canon BF-8 after purchase. Allow approximately 3–4 working weeks, depending on availability. Cosmetic condition may differ from the representative photographs.

Condition and suitability

This is a vintage used camera, so light scratches, marks or normal age-related wear may be present. The large finder and minimal controls make it particularly accessible for beginners, casual family photography and travel. Find more easy-to-use models in our Point & Shoot Cameras selection or browse all analog cameras.

Development and scanning

When the roll is finished, bring or send it to Berlin Photo Studio for 35mm film development and scanning in Berlin.