The Pentax IQZoom 28-W is a snapshot camera. It was presented by Pentax in the 90s. This camera was also introduced as a date model with an option for imprinting the shooting date. The 35mm photo camera was also sold under the name "Pentax Espio W".
A fixed lens is installed in the 35 mm camera. A zoom lens with a range of 28 mm - 56 mm was developed. The maximum aperture is f/4.5 (28 mm) or f/5.6 (56 mm). The camera is equipped with an autofocus. The closest focusing distance is 150 cm.
The Pentax IQZoom 28-W has a built-in light meter. The light meter is built for films with a sensitivity of ISO 25 to ISO 3200. The 35mm camera determines the correct film speed using the DX code.
The camera has various exposure modes. For long exposures there is a bulb mode. The maximum shutter speed in this mode is 10 minutes.
The built-in flash provides sufficient light. At ISO 100 the range is 0.5 meters - 2.5 meters. The camera has a built-in self-timer and a thread for a tripod.
The dimensions of the Pentax IQZoom 28-W are 12,5 x 6,9 x 4 cm. It brings 265 grams on the scales. The camera needs one CR 123A battery (eBay / Amazon*).
Films for the Pentax IQZoom 28-W
For taking pictures with the Pentax IQZoom 28-W, 35mm films are needed. For this film format, there is still a good selection of material for color and black and white images. One way to get color images is the Fujifilm Superia 400* and the Ilford HP5* for black-and-white photos.
The color film is processed in the C-41 process. The C-41 process is offered by almost every photo lab. The negatives of Pentax IQZoom 28-W are 24 mm x 36 mm big. The film is automatically transported by the camera.
The Pentax IQZoom 28-W is no longer in production. The prices for the 35mm camera differ depending on the condition. The value of one copy is usually a few Euros.
