Specifications
Type
TTL autofocus, auto-exposure multi-mode
35mm SLR with built-in retractable TTL auto
pop-up flash.
Film
35mm perforated cartridge film.
Image Size
24x36mm (normal frame).
Approx. 13x36mm (panorama frame).
Lens Mount
Pentax KAF bayonet mount compatible with
KAF2, KA and K mounts.
Usable Lenses
Pentax KAF2-, KAF, KA- and K-mount
lenses.
Focusing System
Type: TTL phase-matching 3-point autofocus
system (SAFOX IV).
• Usable illumination range: EV-1 ~ EV18
(at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens).
• Mode: (1) AF
(focus lock and predictive AF available);
(2) Manual.
Exposure Control
• Metering system: TTL open-aperture
6-segment metering by SPD cell.
• Metering Mode: (1) 6-segment
multi-pattern metering with FA, F and A
lenses; (2) Center-weighted metering
with other lenses.
• Metering range: EV0~EV21
(at ISO100 with f/1.4 lens).
• Exposure mode: (1) Auto Picture Mode
(Green Operation, Portrait Program,
Landscape Program, Close-Up Program,
and Action Program); (2) Picture Mode
(five Auto Picture programs plus Night
Scene Program); (3) Aperture-priority
AE and Shutter-Priority AE; (4) Metered
Manual; (5) Bulb.
• TTL programmed auto pop-up flash
available.
• Automatic exposure compensation in
auto-exposure mode with multi-pattern
metering.
• Exposure compensation:±3EV
(1/2 EV steps).
• Memory lock: 20-second memory with
ML button.
Shutter
• Type: Electronically controlled vertical-run
focal plane shutter.
• Speed: (1) Auto: 1/2000~ 30 sec.
(stepless); (2) Manual: 1/2000~30 sec.
(1/2 EV step) 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).
Viewfinder
• Type: Fixed molded penta-mirror type.
• Focusing screen: Natural-Bright-Matte
focusing screen.
• Field of view: 92% vertically/horizontally.
• Magnification: 0.7x (with 50mm f/1.4 lens
at infinity).
• Diopter: -2.0 ~+1.0m-
1
(adjustable).
• Panorama frame: Mechanical
black-out type.
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 and
aperture value, exposure compensation,
and out-of-exposure coupling range
warning; (5) Green Operation, Portrait
Program, Landscape Program, Close-Up
Program, Action Program and Night-Scene
Program; (6) Exposure compensation factor;
(7) Bar-graph; (8) Over and underexposure
indication in Metered Manual; (9) Memory
Lock Signal.
LCD Panel Indication
(with automatic illuminator):
(1) Film loading, film advance/rewind,
loading error; (2) Exposure frame number;
(3) Shutter speed and aperture value;
(4) Manual-set ISO film speed; (5) Exposure
compensation; (6) Audible PCV signals;
(7) Flash use recommendation and recharge
completion; (8) Red-eye reduction flash;
(9) Non-applicable lens warning; (10) Battery
exhaustion warning; (11) Auto pop-up flash
function; (12) Self-timer; (13) Instant and
3-sec. delay remote control; (14) Single,
consecutive shooting; (15) Multiple exposure.
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.).
ISO Film Speed Setting
(1) Automatic with DX-coded film (ISO
25~5000). (2) Manual (ISO 6~6400).
Built-in Smart Flash
• Type: Series-control retractable
TTL auto pop-up flash.
• Guide number: 11 (ISO 100/m).
• Angle-of-view coverage: 28mm
wide-angle lens.
• Daylight sync/slow-shutter sync:
Discharge level automatically adjusted.
Flash Synchronization
With built-in auto pop-up Smart Flash and
via hot shoe.
• Sync speed: 1/100 sec. automatically
set with built-in flash and/or Pentax
dedicated flash unit at recharge
completion.
Self-timer
Electronically controlled type with 12-second
delay (Mid-operation cancellation possible).
Optional Remote Control
Infrared wireless remote control. Instant or
3-second delay release provided.
Drive Mode
(1) Single advance; (2) Consecutive
advance; (3) Self-timer; (4) Instant and
3-second delay remote control;
(5) Multiple exposure.
Date Imprinting
Available using the optional Pentax Data
Back FG.
Power Source
Two 3V lithium batteries (CR2 type).
Dimensions
5.3" (W) x 3.6" (H) x 2.5" (D)
(135.5mm x 92.0mm x 63.5 mm)
Weight
13.4 oz. (380g) without batteries.
ZX-7
ZX-7 LCD Panel
ZX-7 Viewfinder
ZX-7 Enlarged Viewfinder Indicator
