Pentax point and shoot
Posted 20/05/2012 - 16:29
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Yes, there are a large number of Pentax Espio cameras, using 35mm film.
They started off with 35-70mm lenses, but later ones had wider ranges. A search on eBay should come up with lots of them with very low prices attached.
They started off with 35-70mm lenses, but later ones had wider ranges. A search on eBay should come up with lots of them with very low prices attached.
Best regards, John
Posted 20/05/2012 - 17:14
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Searches in charity shops throw up Espios for pence, the last one I saw was 50p!!
For a bit more they often come witha case and manual.
For a bit more they often come witha case and manual.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Posted 20/05/2012 - 17:21
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There is a pattern to the numbers and I would expect a 928 to have a 28-90mm lens.
Best regards, John
Posted 20/05/2012 - 20:19
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Pentax made a whole range of point & shoots and were the first with a zoom lens in the Zoom 70 (35-70). My favourite was the Espio-Mini with a 32mm lens (sadly mine has stopped working - but then it led a very hard life). The classic in a similar era to the trip was the PC35 which had an optional add-on winder.
Posted 20/05/2012 - 20:22
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Hello
I have Pentax Zoom 70, it has 35-70 lens and tele macro (whatever that is). If you are interested drop me a pm
Dave
I have Pentax Zoom 70, it has 35-70 lens and tele macro (whatever that is). If you are interested drop me a pm
Dave
Posted 21/05/2012 - 06:55
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My mother-in-law uses an old Espio of mine with 28-90 zoom. It must be fifteen years old but still produces good shots. Not a patch on my new Optio S1, though...
I often see old Pentax film cameras in the charity shop where I "work": we can't give them away!
I often see old Pentax film cameras in the charity shop where I "work": we can't give them away!
Best wishes,
Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
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Andrew
"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference. All of them can record what you are seeing. But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050
http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
Posted 21/05/2012 - 07:15
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Another fan of the Espio-mini with its brilliantly sharp lens! I bought mine 17 years ago but now the flash doesn't fire every time it should
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
Posted 21/05/2012 - 09:01
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There is a special edition Pentax Espio Mini going on the bay at the moment, item no: 221014249933. Bargain price too...
K.
K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Posted 21/05/2012 - 12:40
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Astonishing!
I bought the remote control for mine which still works on the original battery with my dslrs after 17 years.
I bought the remote control for mine which still works on the original battery with my dslrs after 17 years.
Ken
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
“We must avoid however, snapping away, shooting quickly and without thought, overloading ourselves with unnecessary images that clutter our memory and diminish the clarity of the whole.” - Henri Cartier-Bresson -
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