Automatics For The People
January, 1996
Opting for the convenience of an automatic camera once meant sacrificing creativity—but not anymore. New 35mm point-and-shooters now combine the quick-and-easy functions you expect from an automatic (no-fuss focus, electronic exposure, instant rewind, etc.) with innovations that expand your photo opportunities. Variable lens systems, for example, let you switch views from superwide to panoramic. For greater range, Samsung's ECX 1 (pictured below) offers the longest zoom lens available at 38 to 1...
