Pentax Espio 145M Super 35mm Point & Shoot film camera with 38-145 zoom lens
Description
The Espio 145M Super is notable for packing a serious zoom range into a compact and well-finished body. At 145mm on the long end it's one of the more capable telephoto options available in a camera this size, which makes it particularly useful for travel, wildlife, sports, or any situation where you want to get closer to your subject without physically moving. At 38mm on the wide end it handles everyday shooting just as comfortably. The brushed aluminium body gives it a quality feel that sets it apart from most plastic compacts, and the 5-point autofocus with spot mode adds a useful degree of control over where the camera focuses. A bulb mode is also available for longer exposures, which is a rare touch at this level. A well-rounded zoom compact that genuinely earns its long reach.
Specs
- Maximum shutter speed: 1/400s
- Lens: 38-145mm, f/4.8-12.5, 8 elements in 6 groups
- Focus: 5-point passive autofocus with spot AF, infinity mode and AF illuminator, 0.8m to infinity
- Modes: Fully automatic programmed exposure, DX coding ISO 25 to 3200, bulb mode
- Main advantage: Impressive 3.8x zoom range in a brushed aluminium body, with spot autofocus
Battery: CR123A
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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