Pentax IQZoom 120SW 35mm Camera

by Pentax

Product Details

• Item Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009XVO5
• Item model number: 10539
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #56,709 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 27, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The IQZoom 120SW blends elegance, practicality, and compact convenience. Its modest dimensions make it easy to carry anywhere, yet its stylish aluminum exterior houses an array of features and impressive photographic potential. It has a 28-120mm zoom lens, which provides you with impressive wide-angle options and extensive telephoto opportunities. It also has an impressive array of exposure features, allowing you to get great results from even complex lighting situations.

Features

• The impressive zoom lens of the IQZoom 120SW takes you from wide angle 28mm to telephoto 120mm with a 4.3X zoom ratio.
• Zoom macro captures well-defined close-up images from a distance of just 1.64 feet (50 cm) at any focal length.
• The stylish, slim, and ultra-compact body is made of a high-quality aluminum for a stunning appearance and reduced weight.
• Thanks to the application of the PENTAX-exclusive Super-Multi-Coating and aspherical lens elements, the IQZoom 120SW delivers the sharpest possible images.
• Assisted by the sophisticated multi-pattern metering system, the IQZoom 120SW’s auto-exposure system automatically produces beautifully exposed images frame after frame.
• High precision passive five-point autofocus system ensures sharp pictures, even when shooting at a distance or through windows
• Spot autofocus keeps your subject in focus, even when it's off in the background and other subjects are in the foreground.
• Built-in fully automatic flash with several modes to choose from: flash-on, flash-off (museum mode), slow shutter sync (sunset mode), bulb sync with or without flash for special effects, and bulb (evening mode) for great pictures in any lighting condition.
• To ensure that all your subjects look beautiful and clear-eyed, the IQZoom 120SW offers a red-eye reduction mode, which reduces the red-eye effect that may appear in your subject's eyes with flash use
• The panorama mode, ideal for capturing breathtaking landscapes or eye-catching group pictures, can be selected for any frame with a simple slide of the panorama switch. (The expression "Panorama" indicates a format equal in width to a conventional 35mm film frame, but narrower across the top and bottom.)
• Auto load, advance, and rewind for fail-safe handling of film.
• Automatic backlight compensation fires the flash during backlight conditions to properly expose the subject.
• The "Actual Image" viewfinder shows the image size in relation to the zoom ratio, providing a concise preview of the finished photo. The adjustable diopter allows the user to match the viewfinder image to his/her eyesight.
• The large LCD panel on the camera's top panel displays all vital operational information using easy-to-recognize icons, letters and numbers, allowing the user to confirm the camera's operational status at a quick glance.
• When the camera is left unused for three minutes (or five minutes in the remote-control mode), the lens is retracted to the shortest wide-angle position to protect it from damage and the power is turned off to conserve batteries - all automatically.
• The built-in electronic self-timer features a 10-second shutter-release delay, allowing the photographer to join in a group shot.
• The date version of the IQZoom 120SW lets you imprint the date or day and time on your photographs when selected. There are five different settings from which to choose, including a blank setting.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Great lightweight camera, August 12, 2006

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Pajsam (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax IQZoom 120SW 35mm Camera (Electronics)

I love the zoom range and clarity of the lens. 28mm is perfect for those indoor family shots and you still get a great telephoto zoom for sports, etc. It also has a compact, sturdy aluminum body that's very lightweight & reassuring. And of course, great pictures!