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The '''Pentax Espio 928''' is a [[35mm]] [[compact camera]] with autofocus and wide-angle zoom made by [[Pentax]]. In the US it was known as the '''IQZoom 928'''.
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The '''Pentax Espio 928''' is a [[35mm]] [[compact camera]] with autofocus and wide-angle zoom made by [[Pentax]]. In the US it was known as the '''IQZoom 928'''. Even at it's widest 28mm focal length setting, the lens is very sharp and contrasty, with negligible distortion and not much vignetting. The '''928M''' model appears to be functionally identical, but in a silver-coloured fascia, as opposed to dark grey.
  
 
==Specifications==
 
==Specifications==
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* Film speeds: DX coded ISO 25-3200 (ISO 25 for non-DX coded film).
 
* Film speeds: DX coded ISO 25-3200 (ISO 25 for non-DX coded film).
 
* Power: 1x CR123A lithium battery.
 
* Power: 1x CR123A lithium battery.
* Other features: Double exposure capability, multiple flash modes, diopter adjustment, autowind/rewind, frame counter LCD, tripod slot, remote control (optional extra).
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* Other features: Double exposure capability, multiple flash modes, dioptre adjustment, autowind/rewind, frame counter LCD, tripod slot, remote control (optional extra).
 
* Dimensions: 126.5 x 73 x 57.5mm
 
* Dimensions: 126.5 x 73 x 57.5mm
 
* Weight: 315g (without battery).
 
* Weight: 315g (without battery).
  
 
== Links ==
 
== Links ==
* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/caotieou/sets/72157611361555245/ A set of photos taken with the Espio 928 on flickr]
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* [http://www.flickr.com/photos/caotieou/sets/72157611361555245/ A set of photos] taken with the Espio 928 on flickr
  
 
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Revision as of 04:10, 11 February 2010

The Pentax Espio 928 is a 35mm compact camera with autofocus and wide-angle zoom made by Pentax. In the US it was known as the IQZoom 928. Even at it's widest 28mm focal length setting, the lens is very sharp and contrasty, with negligible distortion and not much vignetting. The 928M model appears to be functionally identical, but in a silver-coloured fascia, as opposed to dark grey.

Specifications

  • Focal length: 28-90mm
  • Focusing range: 0.58m - infinity.
  • Aperture: f3.5-9
  • Shutter speeds : 1/5s - 1/400s, plus B.
  • Film speeds: DX coded ISO 25-3200 (ISO 25 for non-DX coded film).
  • Power: 1x CR123A lithium battery.
  • Other features: Double exposure capability, multiple flash modes, dioptre adjustment, autowind/rewind, frame counter LCD, tripod slot, remote control (optional extra).
  • Dimensions: 126.5 x 73 x 57.5mm
  • Weight: 315g (without battery).

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