The Pentax SF-X is a camera model from the Japanese Pentax brand that was manufactured by the Asahi OpticalCo., Ltd.. It is also known as the Pentax SF-1 in the United States, and was first produced in 1987. It was Pentax's second Autofocus 35mmSLR after the Pentax ME F. It was the world's first AF SLR with built-in auto flash. The SF-X comes from the same family as the slightly newer Pentax SF7/SF10.
Substituted for the camera's back cover, this data back not only imprints the selected data on the film, but also controls the shutter release according to predesignated times and intervals. The mode/data adjustment is push button easy and the large LCDwindow displays the selected data It offers six recording modes: Date Time A six-digit random number One letter plus a two-digit count up number One letter plus a two-digit count down number blank – or no imprint. For interval shooting, it offers five modes: Shooting start time Interval length Number of exposures Duration of Exposure and Precharge signal of an external flash unit.
Data Back F:
This data back imprints selected data clearly on the film from five recording modes: Year/Month/Day Month/Day/Year Day/Month/Year Day/Hour/Minute or and Off – no imprint. A simple push button control makes mode selection fast and easy, and the large LCD window displays the selected data.
This accessory grip replaces the standard Lithium Battery Grip and holds four " AA " size batteries. N-Cd batteries not usable
Hotshoe Adapter F:
Attached to the SF1's hotshoe, this adapter allows you to position an accessory flash like the AF400FTZ away from the camera via the 5P Sync Cord. It also provides an easier access to the shutter release button when using the AF080C Ring Light Set.
Cable Switch F:
Connected to the release socket of the camera body, this one-meter long switch lets you release the shutter without touching the shutter release button, especially useful in preventing camera shake and vibration during extended-time exposures using its lock mechanism.
Infrared Remote Release Cord F:
This cord connects a Pentax infrared receiver on the hotshoe to the release socket for remote shutter release using a Pentax infrared transmitter.
