Pentax Espio 738

Pentax Espio 738

All cameras are film tested, and any issues found are described below. Any photos you see in the listing are taken with this particular camera.

Lens: 38-70mm f/4.8-8.5 5 elements in 5 groups

Film speed settings: 25-3200 ISO, DX encoding

Film Format: 35mm

Shutter: B / 2 to 1/300 sec

Focus: Autofocus

Battery: CR123

Flash: Built-in

Year: 1995 - Onwards

Country: China

The good:

·         For a 30-year-old camera, it is in remarkably good condition.

·         Shutter fires well, and tested exposures reveal no timing issues.

·         Focus is accurate.

·         Film transport is smooth.

·         Flash works as expected.

·         Comes with a branded case.

The less good:

·         The viewfinder has some dust. This does not affect image quality, nor usability.

·         The lens itself has a few specs of dust, but nothing that is noticeable in the final images (see attached sample photos)

·         General wear and tear.

You can find a copy of this camera’s manual here: Pentax Espio 738 Manual