Pentax Espio 105S 35mm Camera W/ Case (serial 3502188)(Pentax Espio 105s 35mm Camera Serial 3502188)

The Pentax Espio 105S is one of the later models in this well-regarded line of compact point-and-shoot 35mm cameras. This model was called the IQZoom 105S in some countries. 

Condition notes

We tested this camera and all its functions are working correctly. We verified that both the autofocus and autoexposure are working with excellent accuracy. The camera is in excellent cosmetic condition (see photos). A Pentax case is included.

Manual

https://mans.io/files/viewer/237308/1

Features

• Type: 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus, auto exposure and auto flash.
• Film: 35mm DX-coded film with 24mm x 36mm format.
• Lens: Pentax power zoom 38mm – 105mm F4.5 – F11 lens; 6 elements in 5 groups.
• Focusing System: Infrared active autofocus system. Infinity-landscape mode available.
• Autofocusing Range: 0.65m (2.15 ft.) to infinity
• Exposure Control: Programmed auto exposure control with multi metering.
• Metering Range:
  • (1) Auto mode:
    • Ev10 – Ev17 (38mm at ISO400)
    • Ev14 – Ev19 (105mm at ISO400)
  • (2) Slow shutter speed:
    • Ev6.5 – EV17 (38mm at ISO400)
    • Ev7 – EV19 (105mm at ISO400)
• Shutter: Programmed AE electronic lens shutter.
• Shutter speeds: approx. 1/320 sec. to 1 sec.; 1/2 sec. to 5 min. in bulb mode.
• Viewfinder: Actual-image zoom viewfinder. Viewfinder area : 83% (at 3m).
• Indication: Focus and flash status, close distance compensation frame and AF frame.
• External LCD Indication: Exposure counter, battery exhaustion warning, infinity- landscape, red-eye reduction, flash-on, flash-off, slow-speed shutter, bulb and self-timer.
• Film Loading: Automatic film loading with first-frame positioning.
• Film Winding: Automatic film winding.
• Film Rewinding: Automatic film rewinding at end of roll. Automatic stop upon rewind completion. (Mid-roll rewinding possible.)
• Film-Speed Setting: Auto film-speed setting with DX-coded film from ISO25 to ISO3200.
• Self-Timer: 10-second delay electronic self-timer.
• Flash: Built-in auto flash. Automatic discharge under low lighting and backlighting conditions in auto mode. Flash-on and flash-off modes.
• Recycling Time: approx. 5 sec. with fresh lithium battery. “Red-eye” reduction lamp when “red-eye” reduction feature is in use.
• Auto Power Cut-Off: Automatic cut-off after approx. 3 minutes of non use.
• Power Source: One 3V lithium battery (CR123A type).

Example photos

Here are some pictures that other people have taken with the Espio 105S:

https://www.lomography.com/cameras/3354127-pentax-espio-105s/photos