Pentax Espio 738

Specs / Camera Info

First introduced in 1995 by Pentax the 738 was part of the Espio IQZoom series. made in china with its brothers the 736S and G it was full of useful features that a compact user would need when shooting in any scenario. The automatic functions of the camera coupled with it's fairly sharp lens made it a very standard compact. This camera is perfect for street shooting on a bright day, anything with low light will need a tripod. The auto focusing is fairly quick and accurate and the lens produces sharp images, the camera is small and quite the companion. The design of the camera is debated but I think it embodies it's robustness in its bold 90s edges and curves, it fits the hand quite comfortably and is heavy enough to give you something to stabilise. Using this camera is a breeze, the automatic features take good care of the exposure and allow you to focus on the situation and what shot you want to get. "The absolute standard of mid 90's compact put into one camera" is more of a miracle than a mundane statement, the 90's and before were prime times for the compact camera as they evolved and managed to capture the photographer's attention in addition to the target audience, family. Photographers saw great things in the small bodies of these cameras, and good job they did because I bloody love them.

Type: Point & Shoot
Manufacturer: Pentax

Camera

Focal Length: 38-70mm
Aperture: f/4.8 - f/8.5
Shutter Speed Range: 1/320 to 1/3
Exposure Mode: auto
Metering: centre weighed
Focus: auto
Flash: included
Self-Timer Delay: yes
Film Advance: auto
Date Imprint Function: no
Battery: 2x CR123A

Price Breakdown

$110: Camera
+ bag and free film dev / scan

$50: Refurbishing fee
includes internals / externals completely cleaned, corrosion and/or rust removed, lens and viewfinder removed of any spots or marks

$50: Three months warranty