Pentax IQ Zoom 160 35mm Camera

Product Description:

With its compact, eye-catching body, the IQZoom 160 was designed to combine exceptional image quality with utmost versatility. Its state-of-the-art 38mm-160mm zoom lens offers superior picture-framing flexibility. In addition, the IQZoom 160 has all the other features that make Pentax compact zoom cameras so popular. It also features external LCD Indication: exposure counter, battery exhaustion warning, panorama, infinity-landscape, spot AF, red-eye reduction, flash-on/off, self-timer, remote control and multi-exposure. Automatic illumination is provided. Viewfinder indication: focus and flash status, infinity-landscape mark, panorama-format frame, close distance compensation frame, 5-point AF frame and spot AF frame. IQZoom 160 has Multiple Exposure mode.
Product Details
  • Feature:
  • Actual-image zoom viewfinder with diopter adjustment
  • Switch between standard view and panorama at any time
  • Five-point passive autofocus system properly exposes the subject
  • Automatic backlight compensation
  • Multiexposure mode lets you combine two or more exposures on a single frame
  • BatteriesIncluded: 1
  • Binding: Electronics
  • Brand: Pentax
  • EAN: 0027075039551
  • HasRedEyeReduction: 1
  • Label: Pentax
  • LensType: Zoom lens
  • Manufacturer: Pentax
  • Model: 10124
  • MPN: 10124
  • PackageQuantity: 1
  • ProductGroup: Photography
  • ProductTypeName: CAMERA_FILM
  • Publisher: Pentax
  • Studio: Pentax
  • UPC: 027075039551

Customer Reviews

I've had this camera for 10 yrs2008-08-21
It is a wonderful film camera. It always produces wonderful film pictures. I have never had any problems with this camera. I love it. I have had this camera since 1998, I bought it in Japan and I truly love it.
Okay for Flexible Basic Camera2004-08-02
This camera is good for someone who wants a reasonably good point-and-shoot for a reasonable price. The zoom offers good flexibility, the focus system is good for basic center-focus shots, but not good for other types of photo composition. It EATS batteries, but so do a lot of other cameras with similar features. The multiple frame option is good, the macro setting is good too, but otherwise its basic.
Professional Quality photos2004-05-11
I took this camera to England in the fall when the sun barely shown, and to Hawaii, in perfect light for photographs, and I was amazed at how well my pictures came back. I am a professional with this camera! It is very easy to focus precisely on your subject, and the zoom is incredibly powerful in a point and shoot camera.

I have framed many of my photos as art work in my home. I have also taken many macro shots of stones, flowers, cactus, and even a glass marble with a tiny dove inside of the marble.

The camera took amazing macro photos!

Okay, but not great2003-06-11
I've had this camera for several years, and almost immediately regretted not getting another Olympus. The clarity just isn't there, and the whole camera moves when you push the button to take a picture. It's just about impossible to get a clear picture without using a tripod. I also found its light sensitivity to be off - it uses the flash more often than not even when there should be enough light without it. Oh, and the red eye is terrible, even (or especially) with the red eye reduction flash. I've never been able to get the spot auto focus to use when using the zoom, either. Somehow it also got a speck of dust on the inside lens rather quickly and when I took it to a camera repair shop they told me it would cost almost as much to take it apart and clean it as it would to buy a new one.

On the positive side: It can be put on a tripod. The zoom is GREAT for a point and shoot, the size is very handy and it has a timer if you do use a tripod. For the price, it has good features, but I'd advise looking for an Olympus for more reliable pics.

Best point & shoot I've used2001-10-29
I have been an amateur photographer for 15 years. I usually stick with my SLR camera, but there are times when a "pocket" camera is most convenient. I've tried other brands (including Nikon) but have been disappointed with the results. The Pentax IQ Zoom 160 gives you one of the best wide angle/zoom range at a decent price. I've captured shots that would have been difficult if not impossible with other point & shoots. I've even used the camera to capture on-stage scenes at dance recitals and have been amazed at the results.

If you can afford it, the Pentax IQ 200 will give you even more zoom power. But the 160 is an amazing value. You won't be disappointed. I've recommended this camera to friends, and they've all loved it.

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