The Pentax Auto 110 is a tiny beauty that is a joy to shoot with. It is a perfect SLR in a tiny package. The viewfinder is bright and the camera is dead simple to use. That being said, I am not horribly impressed with the results.
Already enamored with the ME Super, this Auto 110 was too good of a deal to pass up even though it’s a little harder to find 110 film cartridges. It came with both the standard lens and the Asahi Pentax-110 f2.8 70mm.
| Make | Pentax |
|---|---|
| Model | Auto 110 |
| Year | 1978 – 1985 |
| Format | 110/16mm |
| Shutter | Iris functions as both iris and shutter |
| Speed | 1 – 1/750 (Automatic) |
| Lens | Asahi Pentax-110 |
| f2.8 24mm
f2.8 70 | |
| Focus | 0.35m – ∞
1.5m – ∞ |
| Aperture | f2.8 to 13.5, Automatic |
| Light Meter | TTL |
| Rangefinder | SLR |
Example shots
Here are some examples despite a developing comedy of errors. I modified a design found online and 3D-printed a developing reel in three parts then assembled it.
The result looked good but will require modification to get 110/16mm film to load.
Next, I cut down a plastic bottle to fit into my AnscoMatic developing tank and prepared two pieces of electrical tape. What I failed to do was learn how to open 110 film cartridges. One broken film, a razor blade, a pair of pliers, and several bandages later the film was in the tank.
Approximately 2/3 of exposures developed (ish):
Have you looked into K battery replacements with your 3D printing?
Terry
wd4aon@gmail.com
It’s on the list, but has gotten pushed to the back burner for the last year or so in favor of easier projects.
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