A Vintage Minolta 35mm Film Camera
A Vintage Minolta 35mm Film Camera

Minolta Capios 115S 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$259.95 AUD

Perfect for:

  • Beginner 35mm film shooters

  • Travel photographers and everyday snapshot takers

  • Fans of compact vintage cameras who want simple, reliable results

The Minolta Capios 115S is a compact, easy-to-use 35mm camera built around a useful 37.5–115mm aspherical zoom — great for everything from street candids to landscapes. Its fully automatic exposure, built-in flash with red-eye reduction and simple program modes make it approachable for first-time film users while still producing sharp, pleasing photos for shooters with a little experience.

✔ Compact & portable – At approximately 112mm × 60mm × 39mm and about 205g (without battery), it’s pocketable for travel and everyday carry.

✔ Versatile zoom lens – The 37.5–115mm aspherical zoom covers wide to short-telephoto framing, perfect for portraits, street, and landscapes.

✔ Beginner-friendly automation – With automatic exposure, motorised film advance/rewind and simple controls, the Capios 115S let you focus on composition, not settings.

✔ Helpful shooting aids – With it's built-in flash with red-eye reduction, self-timer and an LCD film counter, the Capios 115S keeps shooting straightforward.

If you want a no-fuss 35mm camera that still gives flexible framing and reliable results, the Minolta Capios 115S is a strong choice. It’s compact, lightweight and forgiving — excellent for people who want to learn film photography without wrestling with manual settings.

Battery Requirement – This reusable film camera operates with 1x 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.

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: 112mm x 60mm x 40mm
  • Weight: 205g without the battery
  • Lens: 37.5-115mm Minolta Aspherical Lens
  • Autofocus.
  • Auto-exposure, with shutter speeds of 1/390s.
  • 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: dumao

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