Minolta Capios 125S 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$209.00 USD

Perfect for:

  • Beginner 35mm film shooters

  • Travel enthusiasts and everyday snapshot takers

  • Fans of compact, late-90s/early-2000s vintage camera design

Launched as part of Minolta’s compact Capios family, the Minolta Capios 125S (also known as the Riva/Freedom Zoom 125) is a small, fully-automatic 35mm point-and-shoot built for simple, reliable film photography. It’s ideal for first-timers who want great-looking 35mm results without fuss. 

✔ Compact & lightweight – At approximately 112mm ×60mm × 44 mm and 190g (without battery), this easy-to-use film camera is lightweight and compact enough to fit in your pocket or bag.

✔ Versatile 38–125 mm zoom lens – The f/5.4 - 10.3 Minolta Aspherical Lens provides a useful zoom range which allows you to cover wide scenes to short telephoto portraits and street detail, making this a flexible little 35mm camera for many shooting situations.

✔ Easy autofocus and exposure – The Capios 125S uses a point-and-shoot autofocus system and automatic exposure so beginners can focus on composition and getting comfortable shooting 35mm film.

✔ Built-in flash & helpful extras – The Capios 125S includes an automatic flash with red-eye reduction so low-light portraits and indoor shots are straightforward.

Whether you’re starting your film journey or adding a dependable vintage camera to your kit, the Minolta Capios 125S delivers simple operation, a roomy zoom range, and classic compact styling all at an accessible entry point into 35mm photography.

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 44mm
  • Weight: 190g without the battery
  • Lens: 37.5-125mm f/5.4 - 10.3 Minolta Aspherical 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: eeinbaltazar

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