Pentax Pino 35

The Pentax Pino 35 is a budget-friendly 35mm compact camera produced in the mid-1980s. It features a 38mm f/3.8 fixed-focus lens and manual film winding via a thumbwheel. Exposure is managed through a simple CDS sensor that triggers a low-light warning LED in the viewfinder, suggesting when the manual pop-up flash should be used. It is a mechanical camera at its core, requiring two AA batteries only for the flash and light meter. For used examples, the most common issue is a non-functioning light meter or flash due to battery leakage. The manual thumbwheel should be tested for smooth operation, as the plastic teeth can wear down. SDS checks the light seals around the film door, as these often degrade and require replacement to prevent light leaks. The lens is a simple triplet design and should be checked for internal fungal growth.