Pentax EFINA T

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EFINA T

PENTAX EFINA T CAMERA
$189
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Encased in a compact stainless steel body, the efina T Advanced Photo System camera offers a 23mm-69mm three times zoom lens (29mm-87mm in the 35mm format), a host of advanced features and simple, user-friendly operations. It is the ideal all-purpose camera for every member of the family.

Features

Measuring only 3.7” wide, 2.3” high and 1.2” thick and weighing a mere 6.9 ounces, the efina T is currently one of the smallest Advanced Photo System compact zooms equipped with a three times zoom lens.
The built-in 23mm-69mm zoom lens offers a full three times zoom range between moderate wide angle and medium telephoto (equivalent to a 29-87mm zoom range in the in 35mm format).
For close-up photography, its zoom macro capability gives a minimum focusing distance of 65cm (2.15 ft.) for a maximum magnification of 0.11 times at the telephoto end.
The efina T offers a choice of three different print format selections. With a quick turn of the lever, the photographer can select the desired picture format from "C" (2:3), "H" (9:16), or "P" (1:3) to best match their subject or situation. (C-Classic, H-High Definition TV, P-Panorama).
To keep accurate track of memories, the user can imprint the date or time the photo was taken on the print. For special occasions, the user can even add one of the 31 prerecorded titles in 12 different languages. The date and titles are imprinted on the back of the print, so as not to interfere with the image pictured on the front.
No complicated film loading process is required with the efina T. To start shooting, all you need to do is drop the IX240 Advanced Photo System film cartridge into the camera’s film chamber and close the cover. The efina T does the rest – from advancing the film to the next frame to rewinding at the roll’s end.
To ensure the highest possible quality in the finished prints, the efina T’s PQI (Print Quality Improvement) feature automatically records the brightness value of the scene, the use or absence of flash illumination and the direction of film advance onto the magnetic coating on the back of each frame.
The efina T allows you to change from one IX240 film cartridge to another at any frame, allowing one specific cartridge to be used for a particular subject – travel, business, holidays or the kids for example.
Coupled with the date and title imprinting feature, it makes it easy to keep accurate track of important events and occasions.
The efina T incorporates a high-precision passive five-point autofocus system to capture the subject in sharp, crisp focus, frame after frame. Its wide focus frame assures pinpoint focus even when the subject is positioned off center. Its highly reliable programmed auto exposure system accurately exposes the subject even under difficult lighting conditions.
The built-in auto flash automatically discharges when a subject is in the dark as well as under backlit conditions. The red-eye reduction function* provides a pre-flash light emission to prevent the annoying effect of red eyes in your subjects.
The flash also simplifies complicated flash techniques as daylight sync flash and slow shutter sync flash. When the use of flash is prohibited or when the photographer prefers to take pictures with existing light, a flash-off mode is provided.
The viewfinder zooms in and out to show the exact image field corresponding to the selected focal length and even adjusts the image field according to the selected print format (C, H, or P). It also comes equipped with a built-in diopter adjustment mechanism, allowing you to match the viewfinder image to your eyesight.
Most of the efina T’s modes and functions can be easily and quickly set using a large mode dial positioned on the top panel. This simple, direct operation system allows the photographer to concentrate on the subject.
The efina T’s remote control mode allows the user to release the shutter from a distance after a three-second delay. Using the handy infrared remote control (optional), the user can even adjust the angle of view at three different focal lengths (23mm, 42mm and 69mm). The built-in electronic self-timer delays the shutter release by 10 seconds.
When the efina T is left unused for three minutes with the power on (or five minutes in the remote control mode), the zoom lens is automatically retracted to a wide-angle position to protect it from damage.