📷 Nikon Zoom 210 AF – A simple, versatile and hassle-free film compact

The Nikon Zoom 210 AF , also known as the One Touch Zoom 70 in some countries, is a 35mm film compact camera released in the late 1990s. It stands out for its ease of use and its 38–70mm zoom lens , versatile enough to cover most everyday situations: portraits, street scenes, landscapes, etc.

Designed for those who want to take pictures without complicating their lives , it automatically manages exposure , autofocus , flash and DX decoding of the film . It is a good choice for casual users or beginners.

✨ Main Features

• 📸 Type : 35mm automatic compact camera

• 🎞️ Film used : 35 mm (standard format)

• 🔍 Lens : 38–70 mm f/4.7–8.6 zoom, with aspherical lenses

• 🎯 Autofocus : Yes, with automatic aiming

• ⚡ Built-in flash : Automatic, forceable or deactivated + anti-red-eye mode

• ⏱️ Self-timer : Yes

• 🧠 Exposure mode : Automatic

• 🧾 DX Reading : Yes (for film ISOs)

• 🪶 Weight : Lightweight and compact, easy to carry

• 🔋 Power supply : 1 CR123A battery (3V)

🔧 Technical details

The 38–70mm lens covers a basic zoom allowing you to go from a wide framing to a tighter portrait. It is equipped with aspherical lenses , which helps reduce distortion , especially at long focal lengths, for a cleaner rendering.

Automatic autofocus makes focusing effortless, and the camera decides the right exposure settings for you. Thanks to DX coding , it automatically recognizes the film sensitivity (ISO) to adjust the light.

The built-in flash can be used in automatic mode, but can also be disabled or forced manually. It also includes a red-eye reduction mode , useful for indoor portraits.

A self-timer is available for group photos or self-portraits.

✅ What we like

• Very easy to use , ideal for beginners

• Basic but effective zoom , for versatile use

• Flash with multiple modes , depending on needs

• Compact and lightweight design , easy to carry

• Automatic autofocus and exposure , no adjustments required

• Aspherical lenses , for better image quality

🌆 Ideal for…

• 📷 Walks, vacations and everyday photos

• 👨👩👧👦 Photos of family or friends , made easy

• 🧳 Light travelers , who want a ready-to-use device

• 🎓 Beginners in film photography , without a learning curve

• 🎞️ Lovers of vintage rendering , without technical constraints

🏁 In summary

The Nikon Zoom 210 AF is a compact, automatic film camera that does everything for you. Just load the film, turn on the camera, and shoot. With its 38-70mm zoom , adjustable flash , autofocus , and auto exposure , it's perfect for those who want to focus on the moment, not the settings .

🎞️ A good choice to discover or rediscover film photography, without stress and without effort.