Pentax ZX-L Date AF SLR (Body Only)

by Pentax

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 5.4 x 3.6 inches ; 13.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000067BF5
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #35,098 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 24, 2002

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

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

• 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.

Product Description

MD) CL) AA) PENTAX ZX-L QD BODY

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my favorite toy, August 4, 2002

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Mark A. Abreu (THERMAL, CALIFORNIA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax ZX-L Date AF SLR (Body Only) (Electronics)

I have only owned this camere about 3 months, so far I absolutely love this Pentax ZX-L, I own A Minolta, Olympus OM-1, Olympus
OM-4. Not that this other cameras are bad. but this pentax is such a joy to operate, It's lite, exposure is very acurate, you need to to feel and look through the viewfinder to experience the ease of functionality. I recomend this camera to anyone how loves to take photos as much as I do.

5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use SLR, February 14, 2012

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Sara Ream "Everything will be fine." (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax ZX-L Date AF SLR (Body Only) (Electronics)

I bought this camera body and added a Promaster wide angle 28-105 lens from a local camera shop. I used this contraption, mostly, usually in automatic mode for a good 4-5 years. I mostly took reference photos for drawings that I did in art school.

Like I said, I used it almost exclusively in automatic mode, but there WERE times when I felt I needed to switch it over to manual to get the shot I needed. To do this just took a few clicks: rotate the wheel to M, switch from AF to MF on the front, and disengage the lens from whatever connection it had to the camera's motor/brain. Inside the viewfinder is a guide to tell you if you have correct exposure and focus. The camera lets you know if the shot will be under or over-exposed and digitally displays the shutter speed that you have currently set. It's pretty fool proof, even in manual mode!

The flash pops up automatically when the camera senses it is necessary, but it is conveniently located to just hold it down with your left hand if you don't want it to fire. The flash can be removed from the hot shoe and a larger, more professional flash can be added.

Loading film was simple and the batteries seem to last FOREVER. I've had this camera for nearly 10 years now and I think I've only had to replace the batteries 4 times. The camera body itself is not heavy, but lenses (glass) quickly add weight. The construction is SOLID. This is not a delicate camera and you don't have to treat it like dainty crystal.

If you're looking for an easy-to-use film SLR camera with a modest variety of settings, this is a great choice.