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About this camera
A timeless companion for everyday film.
Perfect for: New to film and want an easy‑to‑use 35mm camera Travelers who want a compact 35mm film camera with strong zoom capability Daily snapshots, street photography & casual portraits with a vintage feel The Pentax Espio 120SW is a sleek, beginner‑friendly 35mm compact film camera from Pentax’s popular...
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Every camera is inspected before it leaves us. We check lens clarity, flash, shutter response, film advance and battery compartment condition.
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- Lens checked
- Flash tested where applicable
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Description
Perfect for:
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New to film and want an easy‑to‑use 35mm camera
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Travelers who want a compact 35mm film camera with strong zoom capability
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Daily snapshots, street photography & casual portraits with a vintage feel
The Pentax Espio 120SW is a sleek, beginner‑friendly 35mm compact film camera from Pentax’s popular Espio family. This camera delivers the charm of vintage film, packed into a modern automatic point‑and‐shoot body that requires minimal fuss. With its long‑range zoom, automatic operation, and lightweight aluminium build, it’s ideal for anyone wanting to dive into 35mm film without a steep learning curve.
✔ Compact & Lightweight – The Espio 120SW boasts a compact size measuring 111×59.5×41 mm and weighing 190g due to it's lightweight aluminum body (without battery) making this vintage camera easy to carry for travel, everyday use and spontaneous shots.
✔ Versatile Zoom lens – Featuring a 28‑120mm zoom (f/5.6‑12.8), this 35mm camera covers wide‑angle through telephoto in a single compact unit — perfect for street scenes, travel landscapes, portraits and casual zoomed‑in shots.
✔ Automatic operation with useful features – Fully automatic film loading, advance and rewind, automatic exposure and DX‑film sensing from ISO 25‑3200 make this film camera very beginner friendly. It also offers autofocus with a close‑focus/macro mode (down to ~0.5 m) and useful extras like panorama mode or long‑exposure capability for creative fun.
With a durable yet lightweight aluminium body, minimal fuss controls, built‑in flash and self‑timer, the Espio 120SW is an excellent choice for effortless and high‑quality 35mm film photography. Embrace the retro camera vibe, load in a roll of film and start creating memories in true vintage style.
Battery Requirement – Uses 1× CR2 3V battery (sold seperately).
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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