Pentax IQ Zoom 145 M Super Quartz Date 35mm Camera (wood grip)

by Pentax

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004U5VG
• Item model number: 145M
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #39,250 in Camera & Photo (See Top 100 in Camera & Photo)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 18, 2000

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The IQZoom 145M Super Date's 38-145mm ultra-zoom lens, with focal length indicator, offers unmatched versatility and high image quality at all subject distances. Zoom in on your subject matter, or frame the entire scene with the wide-angle setting - the choice is yours. Ideal for capturing subjects at ease, the longer working distance means more natural-looking shots. Quite a feat for a compact camera that fits in the palm of your hand.

Features

• The IQZoom 145M Super's 38mm~145mm zoom lens combines an extra-wide 3.8 times zoom ratio with a powerful 145mm telephoto range.
• The elegantly designed IQZoom 145M Super features an attractive brushed metal front and extremely compact dimensions.
• With the IQZoom 145M Super's Spot AF mode, you can pinpoint the focus on your main subject without the distraction of surrounding objects.
• The advanced six-segment multi-pattern metering system measures ambient light levels in six separate areas of the image field to ensure optimum exposure on the subject under various lighting conditions.
• When the metering system detects low light and/or backlit situations, the IQZoom 145M Super automatically activates the built-in flash to provide extra illumination on the subject.
• To ensure that all your subjects look beautiful and clear-eyed, the IQZoom 145M Super offers red-eye reduction which reduces the red-eye effect that may appear in your subject's eyes with flash use.
• Sit back and relax. The IQZoom 145M Super has fail-safe film loading that loads and advances your film automatically.
• Using large icons and numerals, the IQZoom 145M Super's large multi-data LCD panel provides a wide range of information, including the selected focal length allowing the photographer to confirm the camera's operational status at a glance.
• 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 user can switch the picture format from standard to panorama** at any frame with a simple turn of the panorama lever. The panorama format produces dramatic eye catching images ideal for landscapes and group photos.
• The IQZoom 145M Super automatically records the date or day and time onto the photograph. It even shifts the position of data imprinting when the panorama mode is selected. This feature can be turned off when desired.
• When the camera is left unused for three minutes with the power on, the IQZoom 145M Super retracts the lens to the wide-angle position to protect it from damage and shuts off the power - all automatically.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You won't be disappointed, March 2, 2001

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Liese M. Zitzkat - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pentax IQ Zoom 145 M Super Quartz Date 35mm Camera (wood grip) (Electronics)

I am absolutely thrilled with the quality of the photographs produced by this camera. The pictures are crystal clear and resemble photos taken with an SLR camera. The camera has all the features, including red eye reduction, panoramic, date imprint, several different flash modes, and a terrific 145 zoom. Despite all the special features and settings, it's very user friendly and uncomplicated to operate. I purchased it to replace a Minolta Freedom 140 (supposedly the top of the line camera in this class...but has been discontinued), and like it better than the Minolta because it's much simpler to operate. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with the purchase of this Pentax. It takes great black and whites, too.

29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic pictures! Easy to use., August 29, 2001

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"pomvr" (San Francisco, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pentax IQ Zoom 145 M Super Quartz Date 35mm Camera (wood grip) (Electronics)

My wife and I have tried to find a good point and shoot 35mm camera to replace our Konica Revio Z2 APS camera that took terrible pictures. We tried the Yashica Zoomate 140, and had ok results, but for the money, we thought we could do better. So we have tried this Pentax with 2 rolls of Fuji 400 film so far, and the pictures are superb! To get really high quality pictures, you need to use the focus-lock feature and read the manual thoroughly. Once you understand how the camera focuses, it's a snap to take amazing pictures. The color saturation is the best we've seen in any camera we've ever owned. This camera really shines in outdoor lighting, and the panorama mode takes sharp pictures. Even fully zoomed to 145mm, the pictures were crystal clear. We used the timer and a tripod and had amazing SLR-type results. For $..., this camera can't be beat. It is a little bigger than most compact cameras, but it's very sturdy. My experience with tiny cameras is that they take lousy pictures, so I was actually encouraged by this camera's more substantial size.