Vintage Pentax 35mm Film Camera
Vintage Pentax 35mm Film Camera
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Pentax Espio 80-E 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$189.95 AUD $200.00

Perfect for:

  • Beginner 35mm film shooters

  • Travel lovers and everyday snapshot takers

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

Launched in the mid-1990s, the Pentax Espio 80-E is a compact, fully automatic 35mm point-and-shoot that makes shooting film effortless. It packs a versatile zoom, reliable autofocus, and friendly automatic exposure into a slim, pocketable body — ideal if you’re just getting started with 35mm film or want a dependable grab-and-go vintage camera.

✔ Compact & lightweight – Weighing approximately 260g and measuring 134 x 70 x 55mm, the Espio 80-E is easy to carry, making it an ideal companion for travel and daily adventures.

✔ Versatile 38–80mm zoom lens – The Pentax zoom covers wide to short-tele focal lengths, giving you everything from street and travel wide shots to tighter portraits without swapping lenses. Great for everyday 35mm film shooting.

✔ Easy autofocus & point-and-shoot simplicity – Fully automatic exposure and multi-AF means you don’t need a lot of technical know-how: just simply point, shoot and enjoy!

✔ Practical features for real life – Built-in flash with auto/fill/red-eye reduction, self-timer, and auto film advance make the Espio 80-E a flexible option for newcomers to film cameras.

Whether you’re trying your first roll of 35mm film or adding a stylish, reliable vintage camera to your kit, the Pentax Espio 80-E blends simplicity, useful features, and compact design — a friendly choice for film cameras fans and beginners alike.

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: 134mm x 70mm x 55mm
  • Weight: 260g without the battery
  • Lens: 38-80mm f/4.8-9.5 Pentax Zoom Lens (5 elements in 5 groups)
  • Autofocus.
  • Auto-exposure, with a shutter speed range of 1/320 to 1/3.
  • Auto-flash.
  • 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: minhthu126

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