Samsung AF Zoom 777i 35mm point-and-shoot

The Samsung AF Zoom 777i is a quality zoom 35mm point and shoot from the early 1990s. This is a very easy camera to use in its 'auto-everything mode' (when you first switch it on) but also offers a number of advanced features for creative shooting (including an interval shooting mode and our favourite: multiple exposures). 

The May 1993 Popular Photography listed the 777i's new price as $370USD ($767.63 in early 2023) and gave this blurb: 

Very competent standard-size zoom model at a good price. Fuzzy-logic mode takes light level and distance into account for setting zoom and flash mode.

We're big fans of Samsung's 1990s point-and-shoots and the AF Zoom 777i is no exception. The only negative we can think of is that it's a bit noiser than average.

This camera requires a CR-P2 lithium battery (available as an option). 
 
Condition Notes
This camera was tested with batteries and a roll of film (the film was not developed). All modes are working correctly. The camera's true film-plane focus accuracy was verified on an auto-collimator. We also verified the camera's autoexposure. 

Manual
https://www.cameramanuals.org/samsung/samsung_af_zoom_777i.pdf

Specifications

• Type: 35mm fully automatic lens shutter camera with built-in 35-70mm Zoom lens.
• Film: 35mm DX-coded film
  
• Film format: 24 X 36mm
  
• Lens: Power zoom lens, 35-70mm, F3.5-6.7 (8 elements 7 groups)
  
• Shutter: Programmed AE electronic shutter (shutter speed : 1/3-1/250 sec.) Bulb and Bulb-Timer (1 to 60 sec.)
  
• Focusing: Active infrared automatic focusing with focus lock
  
• Focusing range: 1M(3.3ft)- infinity ; 0.6M(2ft)-1M (3.3ft) in Macro
  
• Exposure: Programmed automatic exposure control; Auto exposure range (ISO 100 film).
  
• AUTO/FILL-IN FLASH
• EV 8.5-EV17 at Wide (35mm)
• EV11.5-EV19 at Tele&Macro (70mm)
• FLASH OFF
• EV6-EV17 at Wide (35mm)
• EV8-EV19 at Tele (70mm)
• Viewfinder: Albada type with Bright frame, Autofocus frame, Macro frame; Field of view: 85%; Magnification: 0.53X (Wide position), 0.87X (Tele position)
  
• Film Loading: Automatic loading, automatic advance to the first frame when the back cover is closed.
• Film Advance: Automatic film advance.
  
• Film Rewinding: Automatic film rewinding when you reach the end of a roll.
  
• Rewinding stops automatically upon completion. (Mid-roll rewinding is also available.)
  
• Film Speed Setting: Automatic setting with DX-coded film IS0 25-3200
  
• Flash: Built-in flash
  
• Automatic flash activation in low light on "AUTO" forced flash activation in daylight and slow speed synchro flash for night shots on "FILL-IN"
• Flash activation stop and slow shutter exposures for available light on "OFF"
• Pre-flash to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.
• Flash working range (ISO 100 film)
  
• 1M (3.3ft)-5M (16.5ft)at Wide (35mm)
• 1M (3.3ft)-3.5M (11.5ft) at Tele (70mm)
• Flash recycling time: Approx. 3 sec.
  
• Exposure Mode: Backlight control: +1.5EV compensation; Red-eye reduction : Pre-flash to reduce red-eye; Bulb
  
• Shooting Mode: Continuous shooting (1 exposure per 1.3sec); Fuzzy mode; Portrait zoom; Single/Double/2 secs delayed shutter release; Interval shooting; Multi-Exposure shooting
  
• Auto Power Off: Lens cap automatically closes and cut-off the power after 3
  
• minutes if you don't use your camera
  
• Action Lamp: Self-timer lamp flashes at the moment of the shutter release so the person being photographed can recognize the moment of exposure
  
• Power Source: 6V lithium battery (CR-p2 or DL223A)
  
• Dimensions: 142 (W) X 79 (H) X 64.5 (D) mm
  
• Weight: 405g (14.3 oz)