| Type | TTL autofocus, auto-exposure multi-mode 35mm SLR with built-in retractable TTL Auto Flash (Smart Flash). |
| Film | 35mm perforated cartridge film. |
| Image Size | 24mm x 36mm (normal frame). Approx.
13mm x 36mm (panorama frame). |
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount compatible with KAF, KA and K mounts. |
| Usable Lenses | Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA- and K-mount lenses. |
| Power Zoom System |
| With Pentax FA power zoom lenses: |
| Type | Motor-driven zoom with motor built-in lens. |
| Zooming | 3 speeds, adjustable using zoom ring. |
| Mode | (1) Power Zoom;
(2) Manual Zoom. Auto lens retraction with main switch at "OFF" position. |
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| Focusing System |
| Type | TTL phase-matching autofocus system. |
| AF frame | Selectable using AF mode lever. (1) 3-Point AF; (2) Spot AF. |
| Usable illumination range | EV-1 ~ EV18 (at ISO 100/m with 50mm f/1.4 lens). |
| Mode | (1) AF (focus lock and predictive AF available);
(2) Manual. |
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| Exposure Control |
| Metering system | TTL open-aperture 6-segment metering by SPD cell (coupled with lens and AF information). |
| Metering mode | Selectable using metering mode dial.
(1) 6-segment multi-pattern metering;
(2) Center-Weighted Metering;
(3) Spot Metering. |
| Metering range | EV0 ~ EV21 (at ISO 100/m with 50mm f/1.4 lens). |
| Exposure mode | (1) Programmed AE;
(2) Aperture-Priority AE;
(3) Shutter-Priority AE;
(4) Metered Manual;
(5) Bulb.
TTL Programmed Auto Flash available. Automatic exposure compensation in auto-exposure mode with multi-pattern metering. |
| Automatic bracketing | 3 frames in 1EV or 1/2EV steps. Exposure compensation º3EV (1/2EV steps). |
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| Shutter |
| Type | Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter. |
| Speed | (1) Auto: 1/2000 ~ 30 sec. (stepless);
(2) Manual: 1/2000 ~ 2 sec. and bulb;
(3) Flash sync: 1/100 ~ 30 sec. and bulb. |
| Shutter Lock | Main switch at "OFF" position. |
| Diaphragm control | Aperture-coupled mechanism (with Pentax FA, F and A lenses). |
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| Viewfinder |
| Type | Fixed pentaprism type. |
| Focusing screen | Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen. |
| Field of view | 92% vertically/horizontally. |
| Magnification | 0.8X (with 50mm f/1.4 lens at infinity). |
| Diopter | -2.5 ~ +1.5 (adjustable). |
| Eye-point | high eye-point design. |
| Panorama frame | mechanical black-out type. |
| Preview | Electronic type. Possible in all exposure modes using preview button. |
| Viewfinder LCD Indication | with automatic brightness level adjustment:
1) In-focus;
2) Smart Flash status (flash-use indication, recharge completion and non-applicable lens warning);
3) External flash status;
4) Shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation, and out-of-exposure coupling range warning;
5) Exposure compensation factor;
6) Bar-graph;
7) Over- and underexposure indication in Metered Manual;
8) Memory lock;
9) Automatic bracketing. |
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| Film Handling |
| Loading | Quick auto loading (automatic film advance to first frame). |
| Advance/rewind | Automatic (mid-roll rewind possible). |
| Advance mode | (1) Single;
(2) Consecutive (approx. 2 frames/sec.). |
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| ISO Film Speed Setting | (1) Automatic with DX-coded film (ISO25 ~ 5000).
(2) Manual (ISO6 ~ 6400). |
| Built-in Smart Flash |
| Type | Series-control retractable TTL auto flash. |
| Guide number | 11 (ISO 100/m) |
| Angle-of-view coverage | 28mm wide-angle lens |
| Daylight sync/slow-shutter sync | Discharge level auto-matically adjusted. |
| Flash synchronization | with built-in Smart Flash and via hot shoe. |
| Sync speed | 1/100 sec. automatically set with Smart Flash and/or Pentax dedicated flash unit at recharge completion. |
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| Self-Timer | Electronically controlled type with 12-second delay (Mid-operation cancellation possible). |
| Drive Mode Dial | (1) Single advance;
(2) Consecutive advance;
(3) Self-timer;
(4) Automatic bracketing 1/2EV;
(5) Automatic bracketing 1EV. |
| Data Imprinting | Available using the optional PENTAX Data Back FG. |
| Power Source | Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type). |
| Dimensions | 135.0 (W) x 90.0 (H) x 61.5 (D) mm (5.3" x 3.5" x 2.4"). |
| Weight | 410g (14.5 oz,.) without batteries. |
