When you've got something good, strive to make it better. That's what PENTAXdid when they created the ZX-5N with all the popular features of the awardwinning ZX-5 camera and then some. In addition to the sophisticated featuressuch as 6-segment/center-weighted/spot metering and TTL phase-matching autofocussystem incorporated into the ZX-5, PENTAX added an electronic preview feature,exposure memory lock and auto bracketing (up to +/- 1 EV) to update this classicbeauty.

The Features

• With a single shutter release, the simple-to-use auto bracketing automatically takes three different exposures (in the order of normal, under- and over-exposure) of the same subject in 1EV or 1/2 EV steps -- even in flash photography.
• Push the preview button and this useful feature lets you pinpoint the exact in-focus area (depth-of-field) of your image in relation to the selected aperture. Thanks to Pentax's original electronic control mechanism, you can preview the image in any exposure mode.
• Packaged in a lightweight silver and black body, this ultra-compact 35mm AF-SLR is a true beauty.
• Speedy and accurate setting of the metering mode and shutter speed (from 1/2000 to 30 seconds) is accomplished with two easy to use control dials on the camera's top panel.
• A single turn of the metering mode switch allows you to select from among the three metering mode options. Choose from six-segment, center weighted, or spot metering for full control over all different types of lighting conditions.
• Multi-data viewfinder and an easy-to-read LCD panel complement the dial control system by providing the most vital operational data.
• The ZX-5N's multi-mode auto exposure system, coupled with its flexible metering system, lets you explore every creative possibility and produce desired visual effects.
• Set your own pace with three drive modes, including single-frame advance, consecutive-frame advance at 2 frames per second, and a self-timer with a 12-second delay.
• Using a simple dial control, you can quickly shift exposure across a range of +/- 3EV in 1/2EV steps. The compensation value is indicated in the viewfinder's bar-graph indicator.
• With a simple push of the memory lock button, the exposure value is memorized for 10 seconds, allowing you to recompose the image without changing the exposure on your subject.
• The film's ISO speed can easily be set manually within a range of ISO 6-6400, enabling you to adjust the exposure on your entire roll of film or allowing you to use a non-DX coded film for special purposes.
• The ZX-5N's reliable TTL phase-matching autofocus system assures high-speed, high-precision focusing on your subject -- even under extremely poor lighting conditions. It even offers you a choice of two AF frame patterns (3-point AF or Spot AF) to meet individual preferences.
• For a breathtaking landscape or a striking scene, you can instantly switch to panorama mode for any frame within the roll of film with a simple twist of the panorama lever on the camera's back.
• The ZX-5N is truly compatible; the Pentax FA-, F- and A-series lenses are ideal partners for the ZX-5N as well as the AF500FTZ, AF330FTZ and AF140C dedicated flash units.

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