Its multi-mode auto-exposure system makes it the perfect starter SLR not only for beginners but also for intermediate photographers. In addition, it offers a host of advanced features and user-selectable exposure modes for advanced photographic applications and creative expressions The Features - The ZX-L features11 Pentax Functions to customize the camera to the user’s needs.
- Wireless flash and high speed sync capabilities with the new AF360FGZ flash.
- Intelligent Auto Picture Mode selects the proper program line for every photographic situation.
- Illuminated mode dial shows what mode is selected.
- Six selectable Picture Modes when the user wants more control over camera functions; plus, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Bulb, and full manual.
- Six-segment metering perfectly exposes photos in any light.
- Three-point wide-frame autofocus with selectable Spot AF quickly focuses on the subject, even when it isn’t in the center of the frame.
- 1/4000-second high-speed shutter lets you capture fast moving subjects.
- Auto bracketing and exposure compensation functions give the user freedom to experiment with difficult lighting conditions.
- Predictive autofocus automatically engages when the camera detects subject movement.
- Built-in auto pop-up flash with red-eye reduction gives extra illumination in low light conditions.
- Viewfinder display provides a full range of exposure information, including the selected picture mode.
- Large LCD panel that automatically illuminates in low light conditions allows the user to quickly reference important camera information.
- Memory lock button allows the camera to memorize exposure information for 20 seconds while the shot is recomposed.
- Multiple exposure function allows the user to create eye-catching images.
- Optional remote control capability allows you to get in the picture without racing the self-timer.
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Type: |
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure multi-mode 35mm SLR with built-in retractable
TTL auto pop-up flash (RTF). |
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Film: |
35mm perforated cartridge film.
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Image Size: |
24mm x 36mm. |
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Lens Mount: |
PENTAX KAF bayonet mount, compatible with KAF2, KA and K mounts.
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Usable Lenses: |
PENTAX KAF2-, KAF-, KA- and K-mount lenses. (Autofocus possible with KA- and
K-mount lenses using AF adapter). |
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Focusing System: |
Type: TTL phase-matching 3-point autofocus system (SAFOX IV) with selectable
spot AF. Applicable illumination range: EV-1 ~ EV18 (at ISO100 with F1.4
lens). Mode: (1) AF (focus lock and predictive AF available); (2) Manual
focus. |
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Exposure Control: |
Metering system: TTL open-aperture 6-segment metering (coupled with lens and
AF information). Metering range: EV0 ~ EV21 (at ISO100 with F1.4 lens).
Mode: (1) Auto Picture Mode; (2) Picture Mode; (3) Aperture-Priority AE; (4)
Shutter-Priority AE; (5) Metered Manual; (6) Bulb. TTL programmed auto
pop-up flash. Automatic exposure compensation in auto exposure mode by
multi-segment metering. Exposure compensation: ±3EV (1/2EV steps). AE lock:
20-second AE lock with AE lock button. |
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Shutter: |
Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter. Speed: (1)
Auto: 1/4000 sec. ~ 30 sec. (stepless); (2) Manual: 1/4000 sec. ~ 30 sec.
and bulb; (3) Flash sync: 1/125 sec. ~ 30 sec. and bulb. Shutter lock: Main
switch off. Diaphragm Control: Aperture-coupled mechanism (with PENTAX FA, F
and A lenses). |
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Viewfinder: |
Type: Fixed molded penta-mirror type. Focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte
focusing screen. Field of view: 92% vertically/horizontally. Magnification:
0.7X (with 50mm F1.4 lens at infinity). Diopter adjustment: -2.0 ~ +1.0m-1
(adjustable). |
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Viewfinder LCD Indication: |
With automatic brightness level adjustment in green or orange color: (1)
In-focus; (2) RTF discharge (flash-use indication, recharge completion,
non-applicable lens warning); (3) External flash status; (4) Shutter speed,
aperture value, exposure compensation, and out-of-exposure coupling-range
warning; (5) Standard Program, Portrait Program, Landscape Program, Close-Up
Program, Action Program and Night-Scene Program; (6) Exposure compensation
factor; (7) Bar graph; (8) Over- or underexposure indication in Metered
Manual; (9) AE lock signal. |
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Mode Dial Indication: |
(1) Auto Picture Mode; (2) Standard Program; (3) Portrait Program; (4)
Landscape Program; (5) Close-Up Program; (6) Action Program; (7) Night-Scene
Program; (8) Shutter-Priority AE; (9) Aperture-Priority AE; (10) Metered
Manual; (11) ISO film speed; (12) PCV sound (13) PENTAX Function. |
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External LCD Indication: |
With automatic illumination. (1) Film loading, film advance
(single-frame/consecutive, film rewind, film loading error); (2) Exposure
frame number; (3) Shutter speed and/or aperture value; (4) Manual-set film
speed; (5) Audible PCV signal; (6) Auto pop-up flash function; (7) Flash use
recommendation and recharge incomplete/complete; (8) Red-eye reduction
flash; (9) Wireless flash mode; (10) High-speed sync mode; (11) Self-timer;
(12) Remote control; (13) Multiple exposure; (14) Non-applicable lens
warning; (15) Battery exhaustion warning; (16) Exposure compensation; (17)
Auto bracketing. |
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Film Handling: |
Loading: Quick auto loading (automatic film advance to first frame).
Advance/rewind: Automatic (mid-roll rewind possible). Advance mode: (1)
Single; (2) Consecutive (approx. 2 frames/sec.). |
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Film Speed Setting: |
(1) Automatic with DX-coded film (ISO25 ~ ISO5000). (2) Manual (ISO6 ~
ISO6400). |
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Built-In Flash: |
Type: Series-control retractable TTL auto pop-up flash (RTF). Guide number:
36 (ISO100/ft.). Angle-of-view coverage: 28mm wide-angle lens. Daylight sync
& slow-shutter sync: Discharge level automatically adjusted. |
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Flash Synchronization: |
With RTF and via hot shoe. Sync speed: 1/125 sec. set automatically with RTF
or PENTAX dedicated flash unit at recharge completion. |
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Self-Timer: |
Electronically controlled type with 12-second delay. Cancellation possible.
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Remote Control: |
Infrared wireless remote control. Instant release or 3-second-delay release
switchable. AF activated or inactivated. |
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Drive Mode: |
(1) Single advance; (2) Consecutive Advance; (3) Self-timer; (4) Remote
control (instant release); (5) Auto bracketing; (6) Multiple exposure.
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PENTAX Function: |
11
custom-programmable functions. |
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Data Imprinting: |
Available with optional PENTAX Data Back F.
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Power Source: |
Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type).
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Dimensions: |
5.3” (W) x 3.6” (H) x 2.5” D (135.5mm x 92.0mm x 63.0mm).
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Weight: |
13.6 oz. (385g) without batteries.
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ZX-L Date only |
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Date Imprinting: |
Five modes switchable: “Year-Month-Day,” “Day-Month-Year,” “Month-Day-Year,”
“Day-Hour-Minute” and blank. |
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Dimensions: |
5.3” (W) x 3.6” (H) x 2.5” D (135.5mm x 92.0mm x 63.0mm).
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Weight: |
13.6 oz. (385g) without batteries.
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This item is available for local NYC pick-up.
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