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Pentax ZX-L 35mm Autofocus SLR Date Camera Body

The innovative ZX-L features super-compact dimensions, simple operation, and PENTAX's original Auto Picture Mode with a large illuminated mode dial. 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
Features
11 Pentax Functions to customize the camera
Intelligent Auto Picture Mode
Illuminated mode dial shows what mode is selected.
Six selectable Picture Modes 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.
1/4000-second high-speed shutter capture fast moving subjects.
Auto bracketing and exposure compensation.
Predictive autofocus automatically engages when the camera detects subject movement.
Built-in auto pop-up flash with red-eye reduction.
Large LCD panel that automatically illuminates in low light conditions.
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.

Specifications
Camera Type 35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex)
Lens Mount PENTAX KAF bayonet mount, compatible with KAF2, KA and K mounts. (PENTAX KAF2-, KAF-, KA- and K-mount lenses. (Autofocus possible with KA- and K-mount lenses using AF adapter))
Focus Type TTL phase-matching 3-point autofocus system (SAFOX IV) with selectable spot AF.
Focus Modes (1) AF (focus lock and predictive AF available); (2) Manual focus.
Focus Sensitivity Range EV-1 EV18 (at ISO100 with F1.4 lens).
Focus Screen Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen
Exposure Modes 1) Auto Picture Mode; (2) Picture Mode; (3) Aperture-Priority AE; (4) Shutter-Priority AE; (5) Metered Manual; (6) Bulb.
Exposure Metering TTL open-aperture 6-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information).
Metering Range EV0 EV21 (at ISO100 with F1.4 lens).
ISO Range Automatic with DX-coded film (ISO25 ISO5000).
Manual (ISO6 ISO6400).
Exposure Bracketing +/- 3 EV in 0.5 EV increments
Exposure Compensation ±3EV (1/2EV steps).
Shutter Speed Auto: 1/4000 sec. 30 sec. (stepless);
Manual: 1/4000 sec. 30 sec. and bulb;
Flash sync: 1/125 sec. 30 sec. and bulb
Multiple Exposure Yes
Self Timer yes, with 12-second delay
Built-in Flash Series-control retractable TTL auto pop-up flash (RTF)
PC Terminal Yes
Flash Range Guide number: 36 (ISO100/ft.). Angle-of-view coverage: 28mm wide-angle lens.
Film Advance Modes (1) Single advance; (2) Consecutive Advance; (3) Self-timer; (4) Remote control (instant release); (5) Auto bracketing; (6) Multiple exposure.
Viewfinder (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.
LCD 1 Film loading, film advance single-frame/consecutive, film rewind, film loading error 2 Exposure frame no 3 Shutter speed / aperture value 4 Manual-set film speed 5 Audible PCV signal 6 Auto pop-up flash 7 Flash use recommendation and recharge incomplete/complete 8 Red-eye reduction 9 Wireless flash 10 High-speed sync 11 Self-timer 12 Remote control 13 Multiple exposure 14 Non-applicable lens warning 15 Battery exhaustion warning 16 Exposure compensation 17 Auto bracketing
Depth Of Field Preview Yes
Date/Time yes, Five modes switchable: "Year-Month-Day," "Day-Month-Year," "Month-Day-Year," "Day-Hour-Minute" and blank.
Diopter Correction -2.0 +1.0m-1 (adjustable
Remote Control yes, Instant release or 3-second-delay release switchable. AF activated or inactivated
Mirror Lock-Up No
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 63.0mm).
Weight 13.6 oz. (385g) without batteries.