Samsung's Maxima zoom compact — the Zoom 105, autofocus, program AE, built-in flash, 35mm, 1997.
The Samsung Maxima Zoom 105 is a fixed-lens 35mm compact point-and-shoot from the late 1990s, part of Samsung's Maxima line of zoom film cameras. In some markets Samsung's cameras of this period were sold under related names, and the Maxima badge covered a group of automatic zoom compacts.
This 35mm compact has a built-in zoom lens reaching roughly 105mm at the telephoto end, autofocus, and programmed automatic exposure so shutter and aperture are set automatically. It carries a built-in automatic flash, DX film-speed reading, and motorised film transport powered by a battery. As with most long-zoom compacts, the maximum aperture is fairly small, especially zoomed in.
The Maxima Zoom 105 suits casual photographers who want more reach for loose portraits and distant subjects alongside general travel use. The longer zoom is the main draw; the practical trade-offs are camera shake and the risk of underexposure at full telephoto in dim light, where the flash or faster film helps.
When buying used, inspect the LCD data panel for dead or bleeding segments, extend the zoom fully to confirm the motor runs cleanly, and test autofocus and the flash. Check the lens for haze, fungus or fogging, verify the film-door light seals, and look for corrosion in the battery bay and around the door. Confirm the motorised advance and rewind work reliably.