Pentax IQ Zoom 928M QD Date 35mm Camera

by Pentax

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004SGBD
• Item model number: 928M
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,993 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: June 27, 2000

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Pentax IQZoom 928M features wide-angle to telephoto coverage and 3.2x zoom in a compact body that fits into a shirt pocket or small purse. Its zoom macro capability captures well-defined close-up pictures at any focal length with a maximum magnification of 0.22x at the 90mm telephoto setting. The five-point passive autofocus system produces images that are sharp and clear.

If the camera's metering system detects a low light or backlight situation, the built-in flash automatically provides fill-in illumination. It also offers a red-eye reduction feature. Other flash modes include flash on/off, slow shutter synch, bulb synch, and bulb.

When the IQZoom 928M is left unused for three minutes, it automatically retracts the zoom lens to storage position and shuts off to save battery power. The date feature on this camera allows you to imprint the date or time onto pictures to keep track of memorable events.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

53 of 53 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect, October 22, 2000

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W. Wedenoja (Springfield, MO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax IQ Zoom 928M QD Date 35mm Camera (Electronics)

I've been looking for the perfect travel camera for years, and I'm satisfied that this is close enough. The camera was recommended to me by a saleswoman in a camera shop, who told me it had the best flash of any compact automatic camera. What appealed to me most, however, was that its power zoom is much smoother and quieter than any I've tried before. I also liked the clear, bright viewfinder. I immediately took it to Jamaica for a three week research trip and shot 10 36-exposure rolls of Fuji 400 slide film. The pictures were consistently outstanding, better than I've had from my Nikon and Olympus and better than my travel partner's Leica. And the saleswoman was right about the flash, too; my flash shots were if anything better than my non-flash shots! The camera was easy to carry, being light and compact. Comfortable to hold. Sturdy, too. Simple to use, but with some useful over-ride features such as an infinity lock for shooting through glass, a spot focus lock, and six flash modes. All these compact automatics look alike, butI think this one has a bigger brain. I was learning towards a 38-105 zoom but the saleswoman talked me into the 28-90, and I'm glad she did; I used the 28 mm setting a lot. I got 10 rolls of 36 and at least 2 rolls of 24 from my first battery, which seemed fine, but it went dead without warning, so carry a spare. I have only two small complaints about this camera. First, the automatic fill flash comes on often (and unnecessarily?) in bright sunlight, which is annoying. And second, the delay in the red-eye reduction is too long, so subjects think the picture has been taken and move before the shutter goes off. In spite of these quibbles, this has become my number one camera, and I expect to use it for many years. I gave my Nikon slr and my Olympus clamshell to my daughters, because this Pentax has the best of both of them. It is simple enough for a novice and good enough for some professional use, so I can recommend it to anyone.

43 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quality and size, August 5, 2000

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Dan TheMan (New Zealand) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax IQ Zoom 928M QD Date 35mm Camera (Electronics)

I recently bought one of these little cameras as a back up to my SLR. I had looked at the Minolta, Olympus and Canon offerings at the 28mm+ range zooms and all appeared good. The Pentax however had a superquiet zoom, panorama mode and a higher quality feel to it. I have not been disappointed. The pictures are pinsharp and comparable to the output from an SLR. The flash modes are suitably controllable and the autofocus and exposure seem accurate. It is as small as the other contenders and appears well made. The Minolta, Canon and now Nikon versions are slightly cheaper and the Olympus is weatherproof however I am pleased with my purchase. Only criticism would be that the red-eye reduction technique of a single preflash confuses the subjects who think the picture has already been taken, and the autoflash is a little overeager to cut in for fill-in during daylight. 28-90 is a great all purpose zoom range. Highly recommended.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic but have had problems, August 21, 2001

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Ali Bacon (Nova Scotia, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax IQ Zoom 928M QD Date 35mm Camera (Electronics)

I have really enjoyed having the 28 wide angle lensse but I have had two of these cameras and have had problems with the on / off switch in both! I am lothed to part with the wide angle but I am likewise lothed to buy another on of these cameras. I have taken many fantastic photos before the cameras (both of them clapped out!) I dont know am I the only one to have seen this!