📷 Canon Prima Zoom 90u – A practical, neat and well-designed film compact

Released in 2003 , the Canon Prima Zoom 90u is a 35mm automatic film compact designed to simplify the lives of amateur photographers. It is one of the latest generations of film compacts before the transition to digital, and offers modern ergonomics , a discreet design , and a range of well-thought-out features to help you take successful photos effortlessly.

With its 38–90 mm optical zoom , intelligent 5-point autofocus , built-in flash with multiple modes , and pre-programmed scene modes , it's ready to go with you anywhere, in every everyday situation.

✨ Main Features

• 📸 Type : Fully automatic 35mm compact camera

• 🎞️ Film used : 35 mm (standard format, 24x36 mm)

• 🔍 Lens : 38–90mm f/4.7–10.5

• 🎯 Focus : 5-point AiAF autofocus, with center mode

• 🔎 Minimum distance : 0.45 m (macro)

• ⚡ Built-in flash : Automatic, forceable, deactivatable, with red-eye reduction

• 🤖 Scene modes (PIC) : Auto, portrait, action, night portrait, close-up, real-time shutter release

• 🧠 Exposure compensation : Automatic +1.5 / Manual ±1.5 IL

• 🌀 Film advance/rewind : Automatic, manual rewind possible

• ⏱️ Self-timer : Yes (10 s)

• 📏 Dimensions : 107.2 x 58.7 x 42.8 mm

• ⚖️ Weight : 185 g (without battery or film)

• 🔋 Power supply : 1 CR2 lithium battery (3V)

• 🪶 Format : Compact and lightweight, comfortable to hold

🔧 Technical details

The 38–90mm lens offers an ideal focal range for easily switching from a wide landscape to a close-up portrait . Thanks to the macro mode , it is also possible to focus down to 45cm , useful for small subjects or details.

The 5-zone AiAF autofocus automatically detects and adjusts to the subject in the frame, even if it's moving. For greater precision, you can also switch to center AF mode .

Exposure is automatic , with DX coding reading for ISO 25 to 3200 films. Manual exposure correction allows you to manage backlighting or adjust according to the situation.

The built-in flash manages the light according to the scene, with several modes (automatic, forced, off, anti-red-eye). The electronic self-timer allows you to take a photo yourself or trigger with a short delay.

✅ What we like

• 🔍 Versatile 38–90mm zoom , with macro mode

• 🤖 Intelligent multi-spot autofocus , with subject tracking

• ⚡ Full flash , with manual settings and red-eye reduction

• 📸 Convenient scene modes , to adapt easily

• 🧠 Memory of settings when switched off (flash, modes)

• 📐 Compact, understated design that feels comfortable in the hand

• 🪶 Lightweight and discreet , ideal for everyday use

🌆 Ideal for…

• 📷 Everyday photography : portraits, street scenes, landscapes

• 🧳 Travel or walks , compact and simple device

• 🎓 Beginners who want a complete device without complexity

• 🎞️ (Re)discover film photography with a reliable camera

• 🎉 Family memories , events, shared moments

🏁 In summary

The Canon Prima Zoom 90u is a compact film camera from the late 2000s , both easy to use and well equipped . It automates everything that could complicate shooting, while leaving some room for customization for those who want to go a little further. With its practical zoom , efficient autofocus , compact size , and automatic film management , it is perfect for those who just want to take photos, without stress.

🎞️ A great choice for getting started with film photography or taking a reliable compact camera with you everywhere.