Vintage Compact Minolta 35mm Film Camera
Vintage Compact Minolta 35mm Film Camera
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Minolta Capios 75 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$209.95 AUD $250.00

Perfect for:

  • Beginner photographers

  • Travel & everyday use

  • Fans of ‘90s film camera design

  • Shooting with 35mm film effortlessly

Looking for a versatile and stylish 35mm camera that delivers sharp shots and true vintage charm? The Minolta Capios 75 (also known as the Riva Zoom 75W or Freedom Zoom Explorer EX) is a fully automatic compact film camera built for everyday creativity — from spontaneous portraits to sweeping landscapes.

✔ Pocket-Friendly & Travel-Ready – Weighing just 250g and designed with a sleek compact body, this vintage 35mm camera is perfect for carrying everywhere. Whether you're shooting city streets or coastal getaways, the Capios 75 is your trusty film companion.

✔ High-Performance Zoom Lens – Equipped with a 28–75mm Minolta zoom lens (f/3.5–8.9), this point-and-shoot 35mm film camera delivers consistently sharp images. Ideal for portraits, landscapes, street scenes, and everything in between.

✔ Macro Capability for Creative Close-Ups – With a minimum focus distance of just 40cm, you can explore expressive close-up photography without needing any extras. Perfect for capturing textures, flowers, food, or fine details on the go.

✔ Built-In Pop-Up Flash & Full Auto Mode – The Capios 75 features a reliable pop-up flash and fully automatic exposure and film winding, making it an excellent beginner-friendly film camera. Just load your 35mm film and shoot.

✔ Classic 1990s Design Meets Everyday Functionality – With its retro aesthetics and practical features, the Minolta Capios 75 is the kind of vintage film camera that looks as good as it shoots.

Whether you're diving into film for the first time or adding to your vintage camera collection, the Minolta Capios 75 is a reliable, easy-to-use 35mm camera that makes shooting film both fun and fuss-free.

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, but 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? 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: 120mm x 66mm x 43mm
  • Weight: 250g without the battery
  • Lens: 28-75mm Minolta Marco Zoom Lens
  • Autofocus.
  • Auto-exposure.
  • 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: nacho_zaitsev

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