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Manufacturer description #1

TYPE: TTL auto-focus, multi-program, fully-automatic 35mm SLR with built-in TTL auto flash

FILM: 35mm cartridge film. DX-coded film with ISO 25-5000; non-DX-coded film with ISO 6-6400 in 1/3 steps

EXPOSURE MODES: Programmed AE (Normal Program, Program Action, Program Depth), Aperture-Priority AE, Shutter-Priority AE, and Metered Manual

SHUTTER: Electronically-controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter. Programmed AE and Aperture-Priority AE from 1/4000 to 1/30 sec. Shutter-Priority and Metered Manual from 1/4000 to 1 sec. Flash sync at /125 sec. Shutter lock with main switch off

LENS MOUNT: Pentax K_AF mount with AF coupler and lens-information contacts

LENS: SMC Pentax-F (K- and K_A-mount lenses with maximum aperture of f/5.6 or faster usable in Focus-Indication mode, and also ones with maximum aperture of f/2.8 or faster usable in AF mode through aid of AF Adapter 1.7X)

FOCUSING MODES: AF SINGLE, AF SERVO and MANUAL-focus modes. Focusing system: Pentax TTL phase-matching auto-focus system. Usable illumination range from EV 2 to EV 18 at ISO 100. Focusing response: approx. 0.3 sec. from infinity to minimum focus distance (0.7m) using SMC Pentax-F 35-70mm zoom lens. Effective range of AF Spotbeam Projector: 1 to 4 meters

VIEWFINDER: Pentaprism with diopter-adjustment mechanism. 92% field of view. 0.81X magnification with 50mm lens set at infinity. Diopter adjustment ranges from -2.5 to +1.5 Diopters. Interchangeable Aspheric-Micro-Matte focusing screens

VIEWFINDER LED INDICATIONS: Focus information: in-focus, front-focus and back-focus signals, Exposure information: Programmed AE, Aperture-Priority / Shutter-Priority AE, Metered Manual, shutter speed, exposure compensation and flash readiness / flash exposure confirmation for dedicated accessory flash

EXTERNAL LCD (CENTIC) INDICATIONS: Programmed AE, Program Action, Program Depth , Normal Program (Wide, Tele, Standard), Aperture-Priority / Shutter-Priority AE, Metered Manual, Bulb, X-sync, shutter speed / Bulb / ISO film speed, manual ISO override, exposure compensation, automatic bracketing, exposure compensation / aperture value, film-wind / rewind, motor drive mode, battery warning, self-timer, multi-frame self-timer, DX-coded film and exposure frame / self-timer counter

LCD ILLUMINATOR: Activated by exposure-memory lock button

SELF-TIMER: Electronically-controlled type. 12-sec. delay time. Start by shutter release button. Operation confirmation by LED indicator, PCV sound and CENTIC panel. Cancellation by exposure-mode-clear button or main switch off

MULTI-FRAME SELF-TIMER: Takes three frames consecutively in 12, 2, 2-sec. delay sequence

FILM ADVANCE / REWIND: Auto wind / rewind and auto rewind stop by built-in motor. Consecutive or single advance mode. Approx. 2.2-frame-per-second advance speed

EXPOSURE CONTROL: TTL center-weighted, average-area metering by GPD cell. Metering range from EV 1 to EV 20 at ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION: EV -4 to EV 4 in 1/2 steps

AUTOMATIC BRACKETING: Takes three frames consecutively with exposure deviations ranged EV +/-0.3 to EV +/-4.0 in 1/2 steps

EXPOSURE-MEMORY LOCK: By exposure-memory-lock (ML) button

BUILT-IN FLASH: Retractable TTL Auto Flash (RTF) with AF Spotbeam Projector. Guide number: 14 (ISO 100 in meters). Covers angle of view for 35mm wide-angle lens

FLASH SYNC: Via hot shoe with X-contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes

POWER SOURCE: One 6V lithium battery pack for standard Lithium Battery Grip, or four 1.5V AA-size alkaline batteries for optional AA-size Battery Grip

BACK COVER: Interchangeable for accepting Data Back F_B or Interval Data Back F

Manufacturer description #2

The Pentax SFX_N represents a new generation of auto-focus 35mm SLR cameras that offer even higher levels of sophistication and performance. Equipped with a broad range of advanced technologies and convenient features, the SFX_N will perform superbly under difficult conditions to meet the demands of even the most exacting photographer.

The extremely fast, accurate auto-focus system and sophisticated Programmed AE modes set the photographer free from complicated focus and exposure adjustments while the convenient built-in RTF (Retractable TTL Auto Flash) gives your subject an additional illumination whenever you need it. Its AF spotbeam projector even assists the camera's AF system in the dark.

Besides the unique CENTIC (Central Information Cluster) display panel, the SFX_N offers a host of user-friendly features to enhance ease of operation and versatility for every level of photographer. Auto exposure bracketing, 1/4000-second shutter speed, multi-frame self-timer and built-in film winder are just a few examples.

In addition to a full range of SMC Pentax-F AF lenses, Pentax offers the SMC Pentax-F AF Adapter 1.7X to convert existing Pentax lenses into auto-focus lenses with the SFX_N.

With its unmatched performance, versatility and reliability, the Pentax SFX_N is an outstanding AF SLR camera.

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