Pentax Espio 80
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| Pentax Espio 80 image by René Maly (Image rights) |
The Espio 80 is a full automatic multi-af camera for 35mm film by Pentax. It was also sold as the IQZoom 835.
The user only has control over the flash modes, which includes a red-eye reduction mode. Zooming is controlled by a knob that can be operated by the thumb of the photographer. Everything else like aperture, shutter, film transport and rewind are automated.
The viewfinder's diopter is adjustable and there is a small P (panorama) button at the back. This cuts of upper and lower section of the frame to create a panorama view, the effect can be seen through the viewfinder. The zooming finder also has marks compensating for distances below 1m. DX coded film is strongly recommended as non-coded film defaults to ISO 25. It takes a CR123A battery. The body weights 236grs with battery, size: 125x66x40mm.
