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Pentax Espio 838G camera on a white background
Tiled street with white buildings and mountains in the background

Pentax Espio 838G 35mm Point-and-Shoot Film Camera

Grade & Condition:
By The 35mm Club
$219.95 AUD

Perfect for:

  • New film photographers stepping into 35mm

  • Everyday snapshots & travel memories

  • Simple, automatic 35mm film shooting

Looking for a reliable, easy-to-use 35mm film camera that feels just right in your hands? Introducing the Pentax Espio 838G (also sold as the Pentax IQZoom 80G), a fully automatic point-and-shoot vintage camera that makes shooting film fun, simple, and inspiring.

✔ Slim, grab-and-go design – At roughly 120 × 59.5 × 65.5mm and around 230g (without the battery), the Espio 838G is lightweight and pocketable, built for capturing life without fuss. 

✔ Beginner-friendly & fully automatic – The Espio 838G takes the guesswork out of film photography. Auto focus, auto exposure, auto film advance/rewind, and a built-in flash let you start shooting right away with no technical knowledge needed.

✔ Built-in flash with red-eye reduction – Capture sharp photos day or night. The flash has multiple modes, including red-eye reduction, so your portraits look clear and professional even in low light.

✔ Easy extras that add fun – Features like self-timer and bulb (long exposure) give you creative breathing room, while a simple LCD tells you film count and battery condition.

If you’re trying film for the first time or want a go-anywhere 35mm camera, the Pentax Espio 838G delivers effortless, classic results with all the charm of vintage film 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: 120mm x 59.5mm x 65.5mm
  • Weight: 230g without the battery
  • Lens: 38-80mm, f/4.8-9.5 Pentax Zoom Lens (5 elements into 5 groups)
  • Autofocus.
  • Auto-exposure
  • Auto-flash.
  • Auto-winding
  • Power: 1x CR123A 3V battery

    For more information: Pentax Espio 838G User Manual
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: rauuul_rg

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