Day June 14, 2026

Happy SUNday! – Canon WP-1

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A favorite of mine: the Canon Sure Shot WP-1 35mm compact, take-anywhere film camera from the mid 1990s. My complete set is still new in its original box and waiting for the next collector to give it a home.

Just as it was back in 1997.
Weather- and water-resistant, not waterproof (not for underwater use). It features a super-sharp Canon 32mm f/3.5 lens and full automatic exposure and autofocus.
Easy-to-operate controls, even with wet hands and cold fingers.
Nice, big, and bright viewfinder.
The business end.
Locks shut for a good weatherproof seal.
It fits snuggly in its nylon case and pouch.

It’s a high-quality plastic fantastic from the 1990s. This camera was designed to go on adventures without fear of getting wet. Here’s a similar camera from Fujifilm, a decade before the Canon.

An early 1980s rugged camera from Fuji Photo Film Company.
Fuji’s K28. How cool is that having a dozer on the box?

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