Pentax Espio 140V 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

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By The 35mm Club
$199.95 AUD

Perfect for:

  • First time film shooters

  • Travelers who want a versatile zoom in a compact body

  • Daily snapshots, street photography & casual portraits

Introducing the Pentax Espio 140V — a sleek, pocketable 35mm camera from Pentax’s popular Espio lineup. The Espio 140V pairs a wide-to-tele 3.7x zoom with fully automatic exposure, DX film sensing, and simple autofocus, so beginners can grab a roll of 35mm film and start shooting right away. It’s an ideal all-rounder for anyone who wants the look and feel of vintage film without a steep learning curve.

✔ Compact & lightweight – At 120.5x60.5x42mm and weighing 210g without the battery, the Espio 140V fits easily in a pocket or small bag making it perfect for travel and everyday carry.

✔ Sharp Pentax Zoom Lens – The Espio 140V's zoom lens covers 38–140mm (roughly wide to short-tele), so you can capture landscapes, street scenes and tighter portraits without changing lenses. The lens includes an aspherical element for improved sharpness across the range. Close-focus is useful for near shots (around 0.8m at wide).

✔ Helpful shooting features – The Espio 140V features programmed auto exposure, a five-point phase-detection autofocus system, an infinity/landscape and spot AF option, built-in flash with red-eye reduction and a self-timer make everyday photo situations simple to handle — great when you just want to point and shoot.

The Pentax Espio 140V is a friendly, capable 35mm camera that makes shooting film feel effortless and enjoyable. It keeps things simple while still giving you room to play with composition, zoom, and style. Load your favourite 35mm film and enjoy capturing everyday moments, travels, friends, and life as it happens. A reliable, nostalgic companion ready to create memories in true vintage fashion.

Battery Requirement – Uses 1× CR123A 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.

To learn more about our camera grades, please view our Grading Scale.

Grade

Grade: We grade every camera carefully so you can shop with confidence, knowing exactly what you’ll receive. Each one is thoroughly tested to ensure it works as intended, and our grading scale helps you understand the overall condition and any minor imperfections that distinguish it from a like-new example.

  • Grade 10 – Near Perfect: Near-perfect, minimal to no wear, flawless functions, crystal-clear lens.
  • Grade 9 – Excellent: Lightly used, faint scuffs, fully functional, clean lens.
  • Grade 8 – Great: Normal signs of use, minor surface marks, fully functional.
  • Grade 7 – Good: Well-loved with visible wear or small quirks, but everything works as it should.
  • Grade 6 – Fair: Heavier wear and noticeable imperfections. It may also have minor functional quirks or imperfections, but it is fully functional and full of character.

If you’d like more clarity regarding our classifications, please view our grading scale here, or please don't hesitate to reach out to our team — we’re always happy to help!
Usability

Usability: Versatile! The added zoom accommodates all types of photography, such as portrait, landscape and architectural photography. The flash is bright and can be used in low-light settings.

Beginner Friendly?: Yes!
Sample Photos

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Shipping & Returns

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Easy Returns: Is your product not in working order? This product is backed by our 30-day warranty and is eligible to be returned. We’ve made it easy, visit our Return Policy to view our guide on how to request a return for an item.
Product Specifications
  • Dimensions: 120.5mm x 60.5mm x 42mm
  • Weight: 210g without the battery
  • Lens: 38-140mm, f/5.8 - 11.8 Pentax Zoom Len (8 elements in 6 groups)
  • Autofocus
  • Auto-exposure, with shutter speeds of 1/360 - 2s.
  • Auto-flash.
  • Weatherproof
  • Power: 3v Lithium CR123A or DL123A (1x)
Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Example photos are used to highlight what each film camera looks like. Cosmetic conditions may vary from what is shown above depending on which grade you purchase. Please refer to our 'Condition' dropdown box or our 'Grading Scale' page for more clarity on the overall condition of each film camera. An example sample photo is used to highlight the type of photography this camera can produce. PHOTOGRAPHER: naaathaaan

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