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Manufacturer description #1

Pentax adds affordable ZX-30 to its ZX series of SLR cameras.

Ultra-compact dimensions and functional design: Like all other ZX series models, the new ZX-30 is one of the most compact and lightweight 35mm autofocus SLR cameras available on the market today. In addition, its well conceived design and ideal positioning of controls make it extremely maneuverable and comfortable to operate – even for beginners.

User-friendly Picture Mode with direct access Mode selection: The ZX-30’s Picture Mode simplifies complicated exposure control in many different situations. Mode selection is simple and direct; all the photographer needs to do is turn the model dial on the camera’s left side to one of six exposure programs (Standard Program, Portrait Program, Landscape Program, Close-up Program, Action Program, and Night Scene Program). Once the desired program is set, the ZX-30 handles the rest, creating the ideal visual effect for each subject and ensuring beautiful pictures – frame after frame.

Multi-mode exposure system: In addition to the simple to use Picture Mode, the ZX-30 offers two conventional auto exposure modes (Aperture-Priority AE and Shutter-Priority AE). The Metered Manual mode and the Bulb mode offer greater freedom of visual expression. These modes can also be selected with one quick turn of the dial.

Reliable multi-pattern metering: The ZX-30’s six-segment multi-pattern metering system assures optimum results, even when the subject is positioned under difficult lighting conditions – such as side-lighting and backlighting situations.

Pinpoint autofocus with focus prediction: Thanks to the acclaimed SAFOX VI phase-matching autofocus system, the ZX-30 assures high precision, high speed autofocus operation – even under low light conditions. The predictive autofocus function automatically activates when the camera detects the subject’s motion and predicts the subject’s position at the moment of shutter release for pinpoint focusing. This function even allows the user to take a few frames after the subject moves out of the AF frame. Under poor conditions, the built-in auto flash assists the AF system by making a brief flash discharge.

Multi-function auto pop-up flash: Covering up to a wide 28mm angle of view, the built-in auto flash automatically pops up and discharges when the camera detects low-light and/or backlight situations. Thanks to the advanced TTL flash control system, complicated flash techniques such as daylight sync, slow-shutter sync and bulb sync are made simple and effortless – even when used in combination with a dedicated flash unit. The red-eye reduction function* effectively reduces the red spots which can appear in the subject’s eyes when using the flash. The flash unit also makes a brief discharge in the dark to assist the camera’s AF system.

* This function does not eliminate “red-eyes” in all instances.

User-friendly data display system: The ZX-30 allows the user to confirm its operational status in two easy ways: the large LCD panel on top of the camera displays vital information using large icons and numbers, while the viewfinder LCD display offers a full range of information, including the selected picture program and an exposure compensation factor. The viewfinder display even comes with automatic brightness control for easy data confirmation in the dark and a diopter adjustment mechanism (-2.0m^-1 ~ +1.0m^-1) for near- or far-sighted users.

Easy-setting exposure compensation and memory lock: Using the exposure compensation button and select lever, the photographer can easily set the desired exposure compensation factor between +3EV and -3EV in 1/2EV increments to create a specific visual effect. The memory lock function offers another quick way to adjust exposure on the subject. With a single push of the memory lock button, the camera memorizes the metered exposure value for approximately 20 seconds, during which the photographer is free to re-frame the image at will.

Creative multiple exposure mode: With a simple push of the multiple exposure button, the user can make two exposures on a single frame to create eye-catching images. When the photographer wants to capture three or more images on the same frame, just press the multiple exposure button after each exposure to prevent the film from advancing to the next frame.

A wide variety of optional accessories: The ZX-30 is compatible with most existing Pentax 35mm system accessories, including the AF500FTZ and AF330FTZ dedicated flash units and the AA Battery pack FG.

Manufacturer description #2

An Assortment of Features for Photographers at All Levels

The MZ-30's seven user-friendly Picture Program Modes let you create the ideal visual effect for a subject, simply by selecting the pictograph corresponding to the desired mode on the mode dial. It also offers a variety of convenient features and creative functions to make SLR photography easier and more fun for all levels of photographers. These include multiple exposure to capture the desired number of images on a single frame and memory lock to memorize the desired exposure value before recomposing the image. All these features and functions can be controlled with extremely simple operation using dials and buttons.

Built-In Flash with Automatic Pop-Up and Discharge

When the MZ-30 detects poor lighting conditions in one of the Picture Modes (except Flash-Off Standard Program Mode), the built-in flash automatically pops up and makes a discharge to properly expose the subject.

Night Scene Program for Creative Flash Portraits

In the creative Night Scene Program mode, the MZ-30 automatically synchronizes the built-in auto flash with a slower shutter speed, creating a clear, well-defined flash portrait combined with sparkling illuminations or a beautiful sunset in the background. This Picture Program is designed to make sophisticated slow-shutter-sync flash techniques simple, effortless and entirely automatic!

Other Outstanding Features

• Bright, clear viewfinder with built-in diopter adjuster
• External flash synchronization to couple an optional PENTAX dedicated flash unit with the camera's flash mode

Manufacturer description #3

TYPE: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with built-in TTL auto flash (RTF)

FORMAT: 24x36mm

USABLE FILM: 35mm perforated cartridge film. DX-coded film with ISO 25-5000; non-DX coded films with ISO 6-6400

EXPOSURE MODES: Picture Mode (Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up Program Mode, Action Program Mode, Night-scene Program Mode), Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual Mode, Bulb Exposure Mode, TTL Flash Mode

SHUTTER: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range: (1) Auto 1/2000-30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/2000-2 sec. (3) Bulb. Shutter lock by setting Main switch in OFF position

LENS MOUNT: Pentax K_AF bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts)

COMPATIBLE LENS: Pentax K_AF2- and K_AF-, K_A- lenses are usable. Autofocus is possible using AF Adapter with K_A- mount lenses

AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM: TTL phase-matching autofocus system, AF operational brightness range: EV0 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available using shutter release button, Focus Mode: AF (predictive AF provided), Manual [MF]

POWER ZOOM: Not available

VIEWFINDER: Pentamirror finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view: 92%, Magnification: 0.7X (with 50mm lens at infinity), Diopter range: -2 to +1m-1

VIEWFINDER INDICATION: Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp is lit), front or back focus signals and unable-to-focus indicator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication is lit, Bar graph (exposure compensation), Over or Under exposure indication in Manual Exposure Mode, Green Operation Mode, Portrait Program Mode, Landscape Program Mode, Close-up Program Mode, Action Program Mode, Night-scene Program Mode, [*] memory lock indicator

EXTERNAL LCD PANEL INDICATION: Shutter speed, Aperture value, Built-in flash ready indication, blinking slowly flash recommended warning, blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning, Red-eye reduction flash mode, Auto pop-up flash function, Flash disable function, ISO indication, Film status information, Battery exhaustion warning, Exposure counter, PCV signal indication, Exposure compensation, Exposure compensation value, Self-timer, Consecutive shooting, Multiple exposure

SELF-TIMER: Electronically-controlled type with delay time of 12 sec. Start by depressing of shutter release button, Operation confirmation: By PCV beep tone. Cancelable after operation

MIRROR: Instant-return mirror with AF secondary mirror

FILM LOADING: Film advances automatically to 1st frame after back cover is closed. Film information window is provided

FILM WIND & REWIND: Auto wind/rewind by built-in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode, Approx. 2 frames/sec. (consecutive mode), Auto rewinding starts at end of roll, Film rewind/completion of rewinding is displayed on the LCD panel, mid-roll rewind button will rewind film in mid-roll

EXPOSURE METER: TTL multi(6)-segment metering, Metering range from EV0 to EV21 at ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION: +/- 3EV in 0.5EV step increments

FLASH: Series-control, Auto pop-up TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number: 11 (ISO 100/m), Illumination angle covers 28mm lens angle of view, Flash-sync-speed in the range from 1/100 to a slower speed, Day-light-sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, Contrast-control-flash sync (ISO range=25-800), Automatic flash function, Red-eye reduction flash function

FLASH SYNC: Hot shoe with X-contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800. Red-eye reduction flash function

POWER SOURCE: Two 3V lithium battery (CR2 or equivalent)

BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING: Battery exhaustion symbol is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked; no indication on the right-hand edge of the viewfinder)

BACK COVER: Interchangeable for replacing Data Back F_J

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