Auto 110 Super
Introduced in late 1982, the Super was identical in basic shape and size to the previous model and accepted the same lenses. Many improvements and changes were included to make this model arguably a better camera than the previous Auto 110. Film winding was improved with a single-stroke film advance lever that advanced the film and cocked the shutter in one winding (the Auto 110 took two strokes to advance the film). A switch around the shutter release button enabled a new ten-second self-timer mode and a shutter lock; the self-timer activated a red light on the pentaprism housing, which flashed during the 10-second shutter release count-down. A button on the front on the user's left hand side gave a +1.5 EV (exposure value) backlit scene exposure compensation.
More subtle changes include a revised top shutter speed of 1/400. The optional winder offered an improved battery cover, a well-known weak component in the first generation form. The shutter button is protected from accidental tripping by an altered casing around the button. The flash synchronization socket cover on the Super was permanently attached to the camera in an attempt to prevent loss, though many still go missing when the plastic tether break.
The viewfinder screen has a split image rangefinder center, surrounded by a microprism collar, whereas the Auto 110 had the split image rangefinder center only. The low light warning activated at 1/45 second (the Auto 110 activated at 1/30 second).
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