Pentax ZX-M 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80 Lens

by Pentax

Product Details

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• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004U5WW
• Item model number: ZX-M
• Batteries: 2 CR2 batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,940 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
  • #54 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Film Cameras > SLR Cameras
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 18, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Though the Pentax ZX-M SLR camera shares its compact dimensions and easy-to-use features with the Pentax ZX series, this model lets you switch from a completely automatic mode to a completely manual mode. In addition to the user-friendly features, this camera incorporates a wide variety of functions, including a multimode exposure system, an advanced light-metering system, and a 1/2000-second high-speed shutter. The Pentax ZX-M uses the Pentax A-series manual focus lenses, the FA- and F-series autofocus lenses, as well as a wide range of optional accessories to satisfy the photographer's creative needs.

With its four exposure modes: Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Metered Manual, and Programmed AE, you can give this camera as much or as little control over your pictures as you want. You can use the Programmed AE for those shots that you want exposed with no guesswork on your part, while Aperture-Priority AE and the Shutter-Priority AE give you partial control over the shot. Or, for complete control, switch to the manual mode and capture the shot exactly the way you want it.

The Pentax ZX-M lets you check the depth-of-field for a given aperture with just the push of a button. This feature ensures that your picture will have the visual effect that you want, before you take the shot. You can even use this feature when the camera is set in automatic mode. The external LCD viewfinder display features the Pentax Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, which gives you a sharp, clear image and lets you confirm all of your settings with just a glance.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very functional, easy to use camera!, October 4, 2000

By 

M. Neilson "parent of two young girls" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax ZX-M 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80 Lens (Electronics)

This is a great camera with easy to use options - I like the manual controls, which make experimentation easy and fun, and also make it a great starter camera for novices and photography students. The size is also good - Its a great SLR for travel. I've taken great indoor and outdoor shots with it.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice, January 23, 2001

By 

Chris Boyne (Bedford Nova Scotia Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax ZX-M 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80 Lens (Electronics)

I have had this camera since October is it consistantly gets better with time. I am used to using a Pentax MS-super which was a very basic straight forward camera. The MZ-M is exactly like the ME-super except a more up to date version with some hand electronic features and more options. I enjoy this because a transition for me between my old camera and this camera was very simple. The largest bonus with this camera is that all old and new lense footings will fit beautifully.

The one downside is that it does not have a built in flash like all other Pentax M series cameras. I did a lot of research into buying this camera and less than the price of the next model up (which does offer a few other non flash related bonus' but nothing major) you could buy a nice interchangable Pentax Flash to go with your camera.

Over all this camera is fantastic and I have zero complaints.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best SLR for the money!, July 3, 2001

By 

Camille Groethe (Logan, Utah United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax ZX-M 35mm SLR Camera Kit w/ 35-80 Lens (Electronics)

The ZX-M is a solid camera with almost every feature you will need. I've owned it for almost 2 years and the only complaint I have is that it needs a flash or it is almost useless indoors, so be prepared to buy one and carry it around. It also lacks date imprinting if you're into that. It is a great camera though and is otherwise pert-near perfect!