| Type |
TTL auto focus, auto-exposure multi-mode 35mm SLR with
built-in retractable TTL Auto Flash (Smart Flash).
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| Film |
35mm perforated cartridge film.
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| Image Size |
24mm x 36mm (normal frame).
Approx. 13mm x 36mm (panorama frame).
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| Lens Mount |
Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount compatible
with KAF, KA and K mounts.
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| Usable Lenses |
Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA- and K-mount lenses.
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| Power Zoom System |
With Pentax FA power zoom lenses:
Motor-driven zoom with motor built-in lens.
3 speeds, adjustable using zoom ring.
(1) Power Zoom;
(2) Manual Zoom.
Auto lens retraction with main switch at "OFF" position.
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| Focusing System |
TTL phase-matching auto focus system.
Selectable using AF mode lever.
(1) 3-Point AF;
(2) Spot AF.
EV-1 ~ EV18 (at ISO 100/m with 50mm f/1.4 lens).
(1) AF (focus lock and predictive AF available);
(2) Manual.
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| Exposure Control |
TTL open-aperture 6-segment metering by SPD cell
(coupled with lens and AF information).
Selectable using metering mode dial.
(1) 6-segment multi-pattern metering;
(2) Center-Weighted Metering;
(3) Spot Metering.
EV0 ~ EV21 (at ISO 100/m with 50mm f/1.4 lens).
(1) Programmed AE;
(2) Aperture-Priority AE;
(3) Shutter-Priority AE;
(4) Metered Manual;
(5) Bulb.
TTL Programmed Auto Flash available.
Automatic exposure compensation in auto-exposure mode
with multi-pattern metering.
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| Shutter |
Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter.
(1) Auto: 1/2000 ~ 30 sec. (stepless);
(2) Manual: 1/2000 ~ 2 sec. and bulb;
(3) Flash sync: 1/100 ~ 30 sec. and bulb.
Main switch at "OFF" position.
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| Diaphragm Control |
Aperture-coupled mechanism
(with Pentax FA, F and A lenses).
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| Viewfinder |
Fixed pentaprism type.
Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen.
92% vertically/horizontally.
0.8X (with 50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity).
-2.5 ~ +1.5 (adjustable).
high eye-point design.
mechanical black-out type.
electronic type.
Possible in all exposure modes using preview button.
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| Viewfinder LCD Indication |
With automatic brightness level adjustment:
1) In-focus;
2) Smart Flash status (flash-use indication,
recharge completion and non-applicable lens warning);
3) External flash status;
4) Shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation,
and out-of-exposure coupling range warning;
5) Exposure compensation factor;
6) Bar-graph;
7) Over- and underexposure indication in Metered Manual.
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| LCD Panel Indication |
1) Film loading, film advance/rewind,
loading error, rewind completion;
2) Exposure frame number;
3) Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority AE,
Shutter-Priority AE, and Metered Manual;
4) Manual-set ISO film speed;
5) Audible PCV signals;
6) Flash use recommendation and
recharge completion/incompletion;
7) Red-eye reduction flash;
8) Non-applicable lens warning;
9) Battery exhaustion warning;
10) Automatic flash function.
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| Film Handling |
Quick auto loading (automatic film advance to first frame).
Automatic (mid-roll rewind possible).
(1) Single;
(2) Consecutive (approx. 2 frames/sec.).
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| ISO Film Speed Setting |
(1) Automatic with DX-coded film (ISO25 ~ 5000).
(2) Manual (ISO6 ~ 6400).
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| Built-In Smart Flash |
Series-control retractable TTL auto flash.
11 (ISO 100/m).
28mm wide-angle lens.
Discharge level auto-matically adjusted.
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| Flash Synchronization |
With built-in Smart Flash and via hot shoe.
1/100 sec. automatically set with Smart Flash
and/or Pentax dedicated flash unit at recharge completion.
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| Self-Timer |
Electronically controlled type with 12-second delay
(Mid-operation cancellation possible).
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| Drive Mode Dial |
(1) Single advance;
(2) Consecutive advance;
(3) Self-timer.
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| Data Imprinting |
Available using the optional Pentax Data Back FG.
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| Power Source |
Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type).
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| Dimensions |
135.0 (W) x 90.0 (H) x 61.5 (D) mm.
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| Weight |
410g (14.5 oz.) without batteries.
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