I started my photographic interest through this camera of mine. This is my first camera. Like an infant who learns the first lessons of walk by holding objects or parents fingers, I learnt the basic lessons through this auto-focus, auto-exposure camera. All the fotos taken by this has gone for a better picture quality and color combinations.
The camera can be named as Pentax ESPIO115V, one of the premier AF cameras developed by Pentax Japan.
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This is a very easy to use compact camera. Pentax ESPIO115V. A great design of the camera allows the first time user to easily find the important functions of the camera.



All auto focus cameras now offer a focus lock feature which I thoroughly recommend understanding and utilising for every shot. The results achieved from this feature are 100% more consistent in both lens sharpness and lack of camera shake. The method is simple:



Depress the shutter release part way whilst looking through the viewfinder. A green light will appear to the right of the viewfinder, confirming exposure and focus lock. While still holding the shutter release button, recompose the picture, and gently press the shutter button all the way down.


There are further features available on the left hand side, details of which are described in the supplied instruction manual.



Small in size, yet big in performance, the innovative ESPIO115V embodies solid engineering.The Espio 115V extends to any zoom setting between 38 and 115mm with a twist of your thumb. Its incredible zoom macro mode even comes as close as 80cm! For ultimate portability its 3-times power zoom lens retracts and becomes flush with the handsome face. With numerous advanced features such as Pentax's autofocus, programmed auto exposure, and multi-metering system you'll never worry about complex adjustments. Superior in every detail, the full-featured ESPIO115V stands out and gives you plenty of leeway to scope your creative horizons.

# Solid engineering
# Zoom setting between 38 and 115mm
# Macro mode
# Ultimate portability
# autofocus
# Programmed auto exposure
# Multi-metering system

Pentax ESPIO 115V Specifications

TYPE > 35mm fully automatic lens-shutter camera with built-in zoom lens, autofocus, auto exposure control and auto flash.

FILM > 35mm DX-coded film with 24mm x 36mm format.


LENS > Pentax power zoom 38mm - 115mm F4.3-F12.2 lens; 5 elements in 5 groups.

FOCUSING S/M > Infrared active autofocus system.


FOCUSING RANGE > 0.8m (2.6 ft) to infinity.

EXPOSURE CONTROL > Programmed auto exposure control.

METERING RANGE > (1) Auto mode: EV9.5 - EV17 (38mm at ISO 400) EV13.5 - EV19 (115mm at ISO 400)
(2) Slow shutter speed: EV8 - EV17 (38mm at ISO 400) EV8 - EV19 (115mm at ISO 400)

SHUTTER > Programmed AE electronic lens shutter.


SHUTTER SPEEDS > Approx. 1/500 sec. to 2 sec.

VIEW FINDER > Actual-image zoom viewfinder.

VIEW FINDER AREA > 83% (at 3m).

INDICATION > Focus and flash status, close distance compensation frame and AF frame.

EXTERNAL LCD INDICATION > Exposure counter, battery exhaustion warning mark, "red-eye" reduction, flash-on, flash-off, slow-speed shutter, infinity-landscape and self-timer.

FILM LOADING > Automatic film loading with first-frame positioning.

FILM WINDING > Automatic film winding.

FILM REWINDING > Automatic film rewinding at the end of roll. Automatic stop upon rewind completion. (Mid-roll rewinding possible)

FILM-SPEED SETTING > Auto film-speed setting with DX-coded film at ISO100 or 400.

SELF-TIMER > 10-second delay electronic self-timer.


FLASH > Built-in auto flash. Automatic discharge under low lighting conditions in auto mode. Flash-on and flash-off modes. Daylight-sync and slow shutter-sync available. Red-eye reduction lamp in "red-eye" reduction mode.

RECYCLING TIME > Approx 7 sec. with fresh lithium battery. Auto Power Shut-Off Automatic shut-off after approx. 3 minutes of non use.

POWER SOURCE > One 3V lithium battery (CR123A or DL123A type)

DIMENSIONS > 120.5 x 70.5 x 46.3mm

WEIGHT > 240g without battery