Pentax SMART ZX-7 Type, Film, Image Size, Lens Mount, Usable Lenses, Focusing System, Shutter

Specifications

Type

TTL autofocus, auto-exposure multi-mode 35mm SLR with built-in retractable TTL auto pop-up flash.

Film

35mm perforated cartridge film.

Image Size

24x36mm (normal frame).

Approx. 13x36mm (panorama frame).

Lens Mount

Pentax KAF bayonet mount compatible with KAF2, KA and K mounts.

Usable Lenses

Pentax KAF2-, KAF, KA- and K-mount lenses.

Focusing System

Type: TTL phase-matching 3-point autofocus system (SAFOX IV).

•Usable illumination range: EV-1 ~ EV18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens).

•Mode: (1) AF

(focus lock and predictive AF available);

(2) Manual.

Exposure Control

•Metering system: TTL open-aperture 6-segment metering by SPD cell.

•Metering Mode: (1) 6-segment multi-pattern metering with FA, F and A lenses; (2) Center-weighted metering with other lenses.

•Metering range: EV0~EV21 (at ISO100 with f/1.4 lens).

•Exposure mode: (1) Auto Picture Mode (Green Operation, Portrait Program, Landscape Program, Close-Up Program, and Action Program); (2) Picture Mode (five Auto Picture programs plus Night Scene Program); (3) Aperture-priority AE and Shutter-Priority AE; (4) Metered Manual; (5) Bulb.

•TTL programmed auto pop-up flash available.

•Automatic exposure compensation in auto-exposure mode with multi-pattern metering.

•Exposure compensation:±3EV (1/2 EV steps).

•Memory lock: 20-second memory with ML button.

Shutter

•Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal plane shutter.

•Speed: (1) Auto: 1/2000~ 30 sec.

(stepless); (2) Manual: 1/2000~30 sec. (1/2 EV step) and bulb; (3) Flash sync: 1/100~30 sec. and bulb.

•Shutter lock: Main switch at "OFF" position.

Diaphragm Control

Aperture-coupled mechanism (with Pentax FA, F and A lenses).

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 f/1.4 lens at infinity).

•Diopter: -2.0 ~+1.0m-1(adjustable).

•Panorama frame: Mechanical black-out type.

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 and aperture value, exposure compensation, and out-of-exposure coupling range warning; (5) Green Operation, Portrait Program, Landscape Program, Close-Up Program, Action Program and Night-Scene Program; (6) Exposure compensation factor;

(7)Bar-graph; (8) Over and underexposure indication in Metered Manual; (9) Memory Lock Signal.

LCD Panel Indication

(with automatic illuminator):

(1)Film loading, film advance/rewind, loading error; (2) Exposure frame number;

(3)Shutter speed and aperture value;

(4)Manual-set ISO film speed; (5) Exposure compensation; (6) Audible PCV signals;

(7)Flash use recommendation and recharge completion; (8) Red-eye reduction flash;

(9)Non-applicable lens warning; (10) Battery exhaustion warning; (11) Auto pop-up flash function; (12) Self-timer; (13) Instant and 3-sec. delay remote control; (14) Single, consecutive shooting; (15) Multiple exposure.

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.).

ISO Film Speed Setting

(1)Automatic with DX-coded film (ISO 25~5000). (2) Manual (ISO 6~6400).

Built-in Smart Flash

•Type: Series-control retractable TTL auto pop-up flash.

•Guide number: 11 (ISO 100/m).

•Angle-of-view coverage: 28mm wide-angle lens.

•Daylight sync/slow-shutter sync: Discharge level automatically adjusted.

ZX-7

Flash Synchronization

With built-in auto pop-up Smart Flash and via hot shoe.

•Sync speed: 1/100 sec. automatically set with built-in flash and/or Pentax dedicated flash unit at recharge completion.

Self-timer

Electronically controlled type with 12-second delay (Mid-operation cancellation possible).

Optional Remote Control

Infrared wireless remote control. Instant or 3-second delay release provided.

Drive Mode

(1)Single advance; (2) Consecutive advance; (3) Self-timer; (4) Instant and 3-second delay remote control;

(5)Multiple exposure.

Date Imprinting

Available using the optional Pentax Data Back FG.

Power Source

Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type).

Dimensions

5.3" (W) x 3.6" (H) x 2.5" (D) (135.5mm x 92.0mm x 63.5 mm)

Weight

13.4 oz. (380g) without batteries.

ZX-7 LCD Panel

ZX-7 Viewfinder

ZX-7 Enlarged Viewfinder Indicator