Minolta Capios 115 camera on a white background
Minolta Capios 115 camera on a white background

Minolta Capios 115 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

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By The 35mm Club
$239.95 AUD

Perfect for:

  • Newcomers exploring 35mm film photography

  • Travel lovers, daily snapshots, and memory keepers

  • Fans of compact vintage cameras combining ease and style

The Minolta Capios 115 (also known as the Minolta Riva Zoom 115 / Freedom Zoom 115) is a compact, automatic 35mm point-and-shoot designed for simplicity and dependable results. With its smooth zoom range, built-in flash modes, and automatic exposure, it lets you focus on capturing moments instead of fiddling with settings.

✔ Compact & lightweight – Measuring 129.5mm x 69.5mm x 49mm and weighing only 285g (without battery), this vintage film camera is lightweight and fits easily in your bag, making it a perfect companion for travel and everyday adventures.

✔ Versatile 38–115mm zoom lens – The 3× zoom lens (f/3.5–10.5) gives you flexibility for landscapes, portraits, and mid-telephoto shots.

✔ Auto exposure & autofocus simplicity – The Minolta Capios 115 fully handles aperture and shutter speed. Autofocus locks in from ~0.6 m outward. It also has a macro mode for close-up work.

✔ Useful Flash & modes – Integrated flash supports auto, red-eye reduction, fill-in, and night/portrait flash modes. You can also disable flash when needed.

Whether you're capturing street photography, travel memories, or creative shots, the Minolta Capios 115 is a fantastic choice for anyone looking to explore the beauty of film photography. Get yours today and start shooting!

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.

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

Sample Photo: Click here to see example photos by talented photographers using this exact camera model!
Shipping & Returns

Free Shipping: Free Shipping on orders over $100! Please select ‘Free Shipping’ at checkout.

Easy Returns: Is your product not in working order? If your camera is found to be faulty, it’s backed by our 30-day warranty. As these are vintage film cameras, we encourage customers to test their cameras early. Visit our Return Policy for full details on how to request a claim.

Please note: International customers are responsible for the cost of return shipping on all returns, and for ensuring the parcel reaches us safely. Please consider a registered/insured service.

Product Specifications
  • Dimensions: 129.5mm x 69.5mm x 49mm
  • Weight: 285g without the battery
  • Lens: 38-115mm Minolta Lens
  • Autofocus.
  • Auto-exposure, with shutter speeds of 1/500s.
  • Auto-flash.
  • 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: amp_puttipong

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