Minolta Capios 150S 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

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By The 35mm Club
$219.95 AUD

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Perfect for:

  • First-time film enthusiasts seeking simplicity and quality

  • Travelers and street photographers desiring versatility in a compact form

  • Casual users who appreciate a stylish, fully automatic 35mm camera

Step into the world of analog photography with the Minolta Capios 150S, a sleek and user-friendly 35mm film camera designed for those who want to capture life's moments without the complexity of manual settings. Released in the early 2000s, this vintage camera combines Minolta's renowned lens quality with a fully automatic system, making it an excellent choice for beginners and casual photographers.

✔ Ultra-compact design – Weighing just 190 g (without battery) and measuring approximately 112mm × 60mm × 44 mm, the Capios 150S is lightweight and pocket-sized, perfect for on-the-go shooting.

✔ Versatile Zoom Lens – Equipped with a 37.5-150mm Minolta Aspherical zoom lens (f/5.4–12.8), the Capios 150S offers a wide range of focal lengths, ideal for everything from wide-angle landscapes to close-up portraits.

✔ Fully automatic operation – With infrared autofocus, auto exposure, and DX-coded ISO detection (ISO 25–3200), the Capios 150S ensures sharp, well-exposed images with minimal effort.

✔ Built-in flash with red-eye reduction – The integrated flash provides ample illumination in low-light conditions, while red-eye reduction helps achieve natural-looking portraits.

✔ Additional Features – Includes a self-timer for group shots and a date imprint function to record the date on your photos, adding a nostalgic flair.

Whether you're new to film photography or looking for a reliable companion for everyday shooting, the Minolta Capios 150S offers a blend of simplicity, versatility, and style. Its compact size makes it easy to carry, while its automatic features allow you to focus on capturing moments without worrying about settings. Ideal for travel, street photography, and casual use, this vintage camera brings the joy of 35mm film photography to everyone.

Battery Requirement – This reusable film camera operates with 1x CR123A 3V battery (sold separately).

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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Product Specifications
  • Dimensions: 112mm x 60mm x 44mm
  • Weight: 190g without the battery
  • Lens: 37.5-150mm Minolta Aspherical 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: johnnymao

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