Quantaray RZ 800

The Quantaray RZ 800 is a single reflex camera. The 35mm camera was sold by Ritz Camera in the USA. It was built by Cosina and sold on the market by the Japanese company under the name “Cosina CT-7”.

The Quantaray RZ 800 offers the possibility of interchangeable lenses. Lenses with a Pentax K bayonet can be used with the camera. The model does not have an autofocus function. The focus is set manually.

The Quantaray RZ 800 incorporates an exposure meter. The exposure meter is designed for films with a speed of ISO 25 to ISO 1600. The exposure is measured by the lens.

The camera supports exposure times up to 1/1000 second. In Aperture Preset mode, the aperture can be selected by the photographer and the camera selects the appropriate shutter speed. The desired shutter speed can also be determined manually. The 35 mm camera comes with a Bulb setting option. In addition to a PC flash port, the camera can be used with hot shoe flashes.

Films for the Quantaray RZ 800

The Quantaray RZ 800 takes pictures on 35mm film. The 35mm format is the most common film format. Therefore, some manufacturers still produce for this format. One way to get color images is the Fujifilm Superia 200* and the Kodak TRI-X 400* for black-and-white photos.

The development process for the color film is the C-41 process. This development process is offered by most laboratories.

The 35mm camera has a thread for a tripod. In addition, there is a connector for a cable release and a self-timer. The power supply comes from two LR44 batteries (eBay / Amazon*).

The Quantaray RZ 800 can today only be found used. Prices for the camera vary depending on the state of the camera.