Pentax Espio P | Analogue camera

[Overview]
This item is a Pentax Espio P 35mm film camera, designed for everyday photography in Japan during the late 1980s and 1990s. It was created to offer compact, portable photography with automatic exposure and flash functions, allowing users to capture family gatherings, travel memories, and urban scenes with ease. The design emphasizes practicality, featuring a lightweight plastic body in black with a smooth finish, making it convenient for carrying and daily use. Collectors value this type of camera for its historical significance as part of Japan's consumer electronics boom and its reflection of the era’s aesthetic preferences for compact, functional devices. This particular unit remains in good working condition, with flash, zoom, and date back functions operational, preserved in a humidity-controlled environment. Its originality and usability make it appealing to collectors interested in functional vintage cameras from Japan.

[Key Features]

35mm film camera for everyday photography

Flash and zoom functions fully operational

Back panel date imprint works correctly

Lightweight and compact plastic body

Black color

[Estimated Period / Background]
Possibly dating to the late 1980s–1990s, this camera reflects Japan’s flourishing consumer camera market. During this period, portable point-and-shoot cameras became popular, enabling casual photographers to document travel, family life, and cultural events conveniently. The Espio P series exemplifies a design philosophy prioritizing usability, durability, and modern aesthetics. Collectors value it as a representation of Japanese design and engineering from this era.

[Condition]
This item is in good condition with minor signs of use on the body. All functions including flash, zoom, and back panel date feature are working properly. It was stored in a humidity-controlled environment. No accessories are included.

[Dimensions / Weight]

Width: 12 cm

Height: 6.5 cm

Weight: 260 g

[Provenance / Notes]
Acquired from a Japanese household. The camera is a Canon film camera, preserved carefully. No unknown defects reported.

[Shipping]
Shipped from Japan via tracked international mail. Recommended shipping with insurance for collector’s safety. Europe, Worldwide, and Japan shipping rates included.