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About this camera
A timeless companion for everyday film.
Perfect for: Newcomers to film photography Travel, street shots & everyday memories Easy, go-anywhere 35mm film shooting Looking for a reliable and flexible 35mm point-and-shoot film camera that’s beginner-friendly but capable enough to grow with you? The Pentax Espio 160 (also sold under the Pentax IQZoom 160) packs...
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Every camera is inspected before it leaves us. We check lens clarity, flash, shutter response, film advance and battery compartment condition.
- Shutter & film advance tested
- Lens checked
- Flash tested where applicable
- Securely packed
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Description
Perfect for:
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Newcomers to film photography
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Travel, street shots & everyday memories
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Easy, go-anywhere 35mm film shooting
Looking for a reliable and flexible 35mm point-and-shoot film camera that’s beginner-friendly but capable enough to grow with you? The Pentax Espio 160 (also sold under the Pentax IQZoom 160) packs a long-reach zoom and automatic controls into a compact, user-friendly body.
✔ All-around zoom range for variety – Featuring a powerful 38–160mm zoom lens, the Espio 160 gives you real versatility for everyday 35mm film photography, from wide street scenes to tighter portraits and distant details, all without swapping lenses.
✔ Simple auto operation – Fully automatic exposure, film loading/advance/rewind, and autofocus mean you can focus on capturing moments, not fiddling with settings. It’s ideal for people who want beautiful 35mm film results without complexity.
✔ Built-in flash & helpful modes – The point-and-shoot design includes a reliable flash with multiple modes (like red-eye reduction), a self-timer for group shots, and even a panorama option for extra creative flexibility.
✔ Compact & travel-ready – Light enough to carry everywhere but solidly built, the Espio 160 fits comfortably in a bag and is ready to document life’s spontaneous moments.
If you’re just starting with 35mm film or want a reliable vintage camera for travel and everyday snapshots, the Pentax Espio 160 delivers strong performance, ease of use, and creative flexibility that makes shooting film fun.
Battery Requirement – Uses 1× 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.
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