Difference between revisions of "Pentax SFX (SF1)"

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Pentax SFX with SMC Pentax-F (auto-focus)
zoom 1:3.5-4.5 35-70mm
image by Arty Smokes (Image rights)

The Pentax SFX (SF-1 in US), dating from 1987, was the world's first autofocus 35mm film SLR with built-in TTL auto flash.

Exposure modes: Programmed AE, aperture priority, shutter priority, metered manual. Metering range EV1-EV20 at ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens. Exposure compensation EV-4 to EV+4 in half steps.
Shutter speeds: B (up to 7 hours!) to 1/2000s. Flash sync at 1/100s.
Lens mount: Pentax K-AF. (Can also accept all K-mount manual lenses, and M42 with an adaptor.)
Lens supplied: SMC Pentax 35-70mm zoom (with macro), max. aperture f/3.5.
Focusing modes: AF single, AF servo and Manual. Autofocus in approx 0.3s. Minimum distance 0.7m. Spotbeam for low light to 4m.
Viewfinder: Pentaprism with dioptre adjustment. 92% field of view. Features LED for focus, exposure, shutter speed, flash readiness.
Integral flash: guide number is 14m at ISO 100
Other features: External LCD with all the info you need, self-timer, auto-wind (1.8 fps) and power rewind of film.
Power: 1 x 2CR5 6V lithium battery. AA-battery grip is an optional extra.
Weight: 665g (without battery).

SF1 top view
image by Max Morley (Image rights)

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 * [http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/film_SF/SF.html SFX/SF1] on Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount site.
 * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/pentax/pentax_sfx/pentax_sfx.htm SFX manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus Orphan Cameras]
 [[Category:Pentax|SFX]]
 [[Category:Japanese 35mm autofocus SLR]]
-[[Category:S|SFX]]
+[[Category:S|SFX Pentax]]