Pentax Zoom 105-R 35mm Point & Shoot film camera with 38-105mm zoom lens
Description:
What I find impressive about the Zoom 105-R is just how seriously Pentax treated it at the time. This was their top-of-the-range point and shoot, and the feature list reflects that: the lens is an 11-element design, the zoom can be operated in continuous or stepped increments with the focal length displayed on the LCD, and there are two dedicated macro modes for close-up work down to 45cm. On top of the usual automatic modes, it has interval shooting, multi-exposure, a bulb mode that goes up to 60 minutes, and a five-frame self-timer. That is a creative toolkit you would not expect from a point and shoot. Worth knowing: it is a big camera by compact standards at 480g without batteries, so it is more of a travel and day-out camera than something to carry in a shirt pocket. But if you want serious reach and serious features without stepping up to an SLR, this is a compelling option.
Specs:
- Max. Shutter Speed: 1/250s (+ Bulb mode up to 60 min)
- Lens: 38-105mm f/4-7.8, 11 elements in 9 groups
- Focus: Infrared autofocus with focus lock, macro (0.75m-1.35m), super macro (0.45m fixed)
- Modes: Programmed auto exposure, interval shooting, multi-exposure, self-timer up to 5 frames
- Main advantage: Top-spec early 90s zoom with macro modes, interval shooting, and a genuinely long bulb mode
Battery: CR123A x2 (included)
How does a camera end up here?
1. Finding cameras
The journey starts with sourcing the right gear. We get cameras from various place. Most of the time people reach out to us to sell their cameras and if they’re good we’ll bring them back to the store.
2. Thorough testing.
Each item is then tested with professional testing equipment.
Cameras are then sorted internally into 3 categories:
1. Tested and passed.
2. To refurbish.
3. For parts.
3. Refurbished and cleaned
Here comes the most important step. After being tested each camera is cleaned and refurbished by our team of skilled technicians.
This goes from the compulsory light-seal change to the full CLA and electronic repair.
We want to make sure your camera to function as new.
4. Ready for a new home! With a warranty of course.
We then sell these beautifully restored cameras to you, but just to be 100% certain we also give you:
- A 6 months warranty certificate.
- 14 days no questions asked return policy.
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