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A timeless companion for everyday film.
Perfect for: Beginner 35mm film shooters Travel enthusiasts and everyday snapshot takers Fans of compact, late-90s/early-2000s vintage camera design Launched as part of Minolta’s compact Capios family, the Minolta Capios 125S (also known as the Riva/Freedom Zoom 125) is a small, fully-automatic 35mm point-and-shoot built for simple, reliable...
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Description
Perfect for:
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Beginner 35mm film shooters
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Travel enthusiasts and everyday snapshot takers
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Fans of compact, late-90s/early-2000s vintage camera design
Launched as part of Minolta’s compact Capios family, the Minolta Capios 125S (also known as the Riva/Freedom Zoom 125) is a small, fully-automatic 35mm point-and-shoot built for simple, reliable film photography. It’s ideal for first-timers who want great-looking 35mm results without fuss.
✔ Compact & lightweight – At approximately 112mm ×60mm × 44 mm and 190g (without battery), this easy-to-use film camera is lightweight and compact enough to fit in your pocket or bag.
✔ Versatile 38–125 mm zoom lens – The f/5.4 - 10.3 Minolta Aspherical Lens provides a useful zoom range which allows you to cover wide scenes to short telephoto portraits and street detail, making this a flexible little 35mm camera for many shooting situations.
✔ Easy autofocus and exposure – The Capios 125S uses a point-and-shoot autofocus system and automatic exposure so beginners can focus on composition and getting comfortable shooting 35mm film.
✔ Built-in flash & helpful extras – The Capios 125S includes an automatic flash with red-eye reduction so low-light portraits and indoor shots are straightforward.
Whether you’re starting your film journey or adding a dependable vintage camera to your kit, the Minolta Capios 125S delivers simple operation, a roomy zoom range, and classic compact styling all at an accessible entry point into 35mm photography.
Battery Requirement – This reusable film camera operates with 1x CR123A 3V battery (sold separately).
For 'Grade 6 - Fair' Cameras: Minor quirks or functional notes may apply. Please check the ‘Condition & Notes’ section below for full details.
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