Pentax Espio 140V 35mm Date Camera

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.3 x 2.8 inches ; 7.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008P1SL
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #24,270 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 28, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Encased in a compact, low-profile body, the Pentax Espio 140V features a 38-140mm (3.7X) zoom lens and a host of user-friendly features including high-quality optics and a protective, stylish sliding lens cover. Other features include a responsive five-point autofocus system, multi-function auto zoom flash, an actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment, and a multi-data LCD panel. This Espio 140V Date model automatically records the date, or day and time, of shooting on the photograph.

The Espio 140V offers a high-performance Pentax zoom lens with Super-Multi-Coating, which incorporates two aspherical elements in its eight-element/six-group optics to deliver high-quality images. It also features the Pentax-developed Switchover Zoom system, which contributes to the camera’s compact size and allows the lens to switch effortlessly from wide-angle to telephoto. ITs zoom macro capability assures pinpoint focus on a subject as close as 2.62 feet at 38mm wide angle or 3.77 feet at 140mm telephoto.

The passive autofocus system assures pinpoint focus even from a distance or through window glass. The five-point wide focus frame keeps the subject in perfect focus at any focal length, even when it is positioned off-center or two subjects are standing apart.

The built-in auto zoom flash automatically provides fill-in illumination and adjusts the angle of discharge in proportion to the selected focal length. A red-eye reduction mode minimizes this annoying effect, and the soft-flash function lowers the discharge level to avoid over-exposure in close-up photography.

Other features include:

• Multi-data LCD panel offers a wide range of useful information at a glance.
• Actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment
• built-in electronic self-timer delays shutter release by 10 seconds
• Zoom lens automatically retracts to the shortest wide-angle position to avoid damage after 3-minutes of non-use

The camera measures 4.8 x 2.4 x 1.7 inches and weighs 7.4 ounces. It is powered by one 3V lithium battery (CR123A type). This package includes the Espio 140V 35mm Date Camera, strap, and manual

From the Manufacturer

Encased in a compact, low-profile body, the ESPIO 140V features a 38mm~140mm (3.7X) zoom lens and a host of user-friendly features including high-quality optics and a protective, stylish sliding lens cover. The lightweight body of the ESPIO 140V features a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens with Super-Multi-Coating (smc), which incorporates two aspherical elements in its eight-element/six-group optics to deliver high-quality images.

Features

• Encased in a compact, low-profile body, the ESPIO 140V features a 38mm~140mm (3.7X) zoom lens and a host of user-friendly features including high-quality optics and a protective, stylish sliding lens cover.
• The lightweight body of the ESPIO 140V features a high-performance PENTAX zoom lens with Super-Multi-Coating® (smc), which incorporates two aspherical elements in its eight-element/six-group optics to deliver high-quality images.
• The ESPIO 140V also features the PENTAX-developed Switchover Zoom system that contributes to the camera’s compact size and allows the powerful lens to switch effortlessly from wide-angle to telephoto.
• ESPIO 140V offers a responsive five-point autofocus system, multi-function auto zoom flash, an actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment and a multi-data LCD panel.
• The ESPIO 140V’s extended, low-profile design is easy to hold and the silver-colored body with large metallic-finish parts is attractive. The camera’s front panel is covered with a full-face, slide-open lens protector to avoid damage to the lens during storage and transport. All control buttons are designed for easy access.
• The reliable passive autofocus system assures pinpoint focus even from a distance or through window glass. The five-point wide focus frame keeps the subject in perfect focus at any focal length, even when it is positioned off-center or two subjects are standing apart. The spot AF mode is also available to a focusing on unwanted elements in the foreground.
• When the metering system detects backlighting or low-light conditions, the built-in auto zoom flash automatically provides fill-in illumination and adjusts the angle of discharge in proportion to the selected focal length. A "red-eye" reduction mode* minimizes red-eye effect in subjects. The soft-flash function lowers the discharge level to avoid over-exposure in close-up photography. The flash-off mode deactivates the flash for situations where the use of a flash is restricted or when ambient-light photography is preferred. * This mode does not eliminate "red eyes" in all instances.
• ESPIO 140V’s bright, clear viewfinder automatically adjusts the size of its image area in proportion to the selected focal length. To adjust the viewfinder image to the user’s eyesight, a sliding diopter adjustment mechanism (-3 to +1) is built into the viewfinder eyepiece.
• The ESPIO 140V’s multi-data LCD panel offers a wide range of useful photographer information at a glance and facilitates fast, trouble-free operations.
• The built-in electronic self-timer delays shutter release by 10 seconds, allowing the photographer to take a self-portrait or join in a group shot.
• When the camera is left unused with the power on for three minutes (five minutes in remote control mode), the zoom lens automatically retracts to the shortest wide-angle position to avoid damage.
• In combination with an optional remote control, the ESPIO 140V offers a convenient remote control mode, allowing the user to release the shutter from a distance after a three-second delay.
• ESPIO 140V DATE automatically records the date, or day and time, of shooting on the photograph.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great camera, April 30, 2003

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K. Tokunaga-Chavez (Lemoore, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax Espio 140V 35mm Date Camera (Electronics)

I did a lot of research before purchasing this camera. I was told at a camera shop that Pentax and Minolta take the best pictures for a point and shoot camera. I was going to buy a Nikon, but was told that Nikon doesn't even make their own point and shoot cameras. Another company makes them and they put the Nikon name on their point and shoot camera. This Pentax camera has a neat feature. As the camera zooms in and out, the flash adjusts so that if you're shooting a close-up, the camera won't put too much light on the subject. I took the camera to a Nascar race and used 200 speed film. The pictures came out great. The only problem I had with my order is that the product description indicates that this camera comes with a case and a battery, however, this camera did not.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars New Pentax user, January 12, 2005

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JLD "cruiser" (Cleveland,OH,USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Pentax Espio 140V 35mm Date Camera (Electronics)

I have used a Minolta 35mm camera for many years and have been very happy with it. Lately there has been "bleed-in" on the pictures so it was time for a change. I did a lot of internet research into cameras which would be simple to use and give good pictures. I decided on the Pentax Espio 140 after reading many reviews and descriptions. After experimenting with a couple rolls of film, I am very happy with the camera. This is my first zoom 35mm and I am still learning the methods of using it. I am especially pleased with the outdoor shots. I learned that the flash has its' limitations when using the zoom in darker situations. Getting the camera loaded and operating is simple. The instructions are easy to read and understand. The film indicator is large enough to read in low light situations. I like the lens cover/slide and do not find it hard to operate. The date feature was something which I definitely wanted and it shows up well. I am also pleased with the close-up pictures which I have taken, however, I am less than totally pleased with the red-eye reduction. I have red eye in some of my pictures and will be experimenting with camera positioning to see if there is something on the user end which can be done about it. I am pleased with the camera and would recommend it to someone looking for a good easy to use camera.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars disappointed, July 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Pentax Espio 140V 35mm Date Camera (Electronics)

Why do they call this a ultra-compact camera? I was really disappointed when I open the box and found out how large the camera actually is! It's twice as big as my old one, which I'd wanted to replace, and while it's lightweight, it's awkward to hold, and the lens covar is difficult to slide. I don't know if it takes good pictures, but the size is terrible. These days people expect small. I'm returning it and buying one that I know is small, yet still has all the great features, the Fujifilm Zoomdate 1300.