Vintage 90's Pentax 35mm Film Camera
Vintage 90's Pentax 35mm Film Camera
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Pentax Espio 120SW 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$219.95 AUD $290.00

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 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.

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 Photos: Click here to see example photos by talented photographers using this exact camera model!
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: 111mm x 59.5mm x 41mm
  • Weight: 190g without the battery
  • Lens: 28-120mm, f/5.6 - 12.8 Pentax Zoom Lens (6 elements in 5 groups)
  • Autofocus
  • Auto-exposure, with shutter speeds of 1/360 - 2s.
  • Auto-flash.
  • Weatherproof
  • Power: 3v Lithium CR2 (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: khaldon_khalil

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