A Vintage Pentax 35mm Film Camera
A Vintage Pentax 35mm Film Camera

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

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$199.95 AUD

Perfect for:

  • New film shooters who want a simple automatic camera with a long zoom

  • Travellers who want a versatile zoom without a heavy kit

  • Daily snapshots, street photography & casual portraits

The Pentax Espio 140M — a compact, beginner-friendly 35mm camera from Pentax’s Espio/IQZoom family. The Espio 140M packs a very useful 38–140mm zoom into a small body, offers fully automatic exposure and focus, DX film sensing, and easy auto load/rewind — ideal for people who want the look and feel of 35mm film without a steep learning curve.

✔ Compact & lightweight – At 113.5×66×50mm and 235g (without battery), the Espio 140M compact is comfortable to carry and easy to slip into a coat pocket or small bag.

✔ Powerful Pentax Zoom Lens – The Espio 140M features a 38–140mm Pentax zoom lens (approx. f/4.8–f/12) which gives you wide-angle to telephoto reach for landscapes, portraits and tighter shots while travelling.

✔ Simple automatic operation – The Espio140M features auto film loading, advance and rewind, meaning you can pop a film in and start shooting fast. The camera’s automatic programmed exposure and onboard flash modes handle most everyday lighting situations for you.

If you're looking for a dependable and versatile point-and-shoot 35mm camera, the Espio 140M is a standout choice. It’s built for ease, comfort and everyday creativity, giving you great results without any complicated setup. Just load your film and start shooting.

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

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: 113.5mm x 66mm x 50mm
  • Weight: 235g without the battery
  • Lens: 38-140mm f/4.8-12 Pentax Zoom Lens (8 elements in 6 groups)
  • Autofocus.
  • Auto-exposure.
  • Auto-flash.
  • Auto-winding
  • Power: 3v Lithium CR123A (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: enamor3d

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