Pentax MZ-S Autofocus SLR Camera Body

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Used Pentax MZ-S Autofocus SLR Camera Body

SKU: US1961519 MFR: 01385

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2011-12-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

great film camera

i shoot slides only with it. with the FA lenses it does a great job. i never use it in automatic. i really like the tilted top. the only negative is its a little small for me so i added a grip and that took care of it

STEVEN M.

Pentax MZ-S Autofocus SLR Camera Body Specifications

  • Camera Type

    35mm SLR (Single-Lens Reflex)

  • Lens Mount

    Pentax KAF2 Bayonet mount, compatible with KAF, KA and K Mount. (Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA- and K-mount lenses. (Autofocus possible with KA- and K-mount lenses using AF adapter). Power zoom system (with Pentax FA power zoom lenses)

  • Focus Type

    TTL phase-matching 6-point autofocus system (SAFOX VII).

  • Focus Modes

    (1) AF-Single (with focus-lock function) (2) AF-Continuous (with Predictive AF mode); (3) Manual focus .

  • Focus Sensitivity Range

    EV-1 EV18 (at ISO100 with F1.4 lens).

  • Focus Screen

    Interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen.

  • Exposure Modes

    (1) Programmed AE Mode; (2) Shutter-Priority AE Mode; (3) Aperture-Priority AE Mode; (4) Metered Manual; (5) Bulb.

  • Exposure Metering

    TTL open-aperture 6-segment metering (coupled with lens and AF information).

  • Metering Range

    EV0 21 (at ISO 100 with F1.4 lens).

  • ISO Range

    1) Automatic with DX code film (ISO25 ISO5000); (2) Manual (ISO6 6400 in 1/3EV steps).

  • Exposure Bracketing

    2, 3 or 5 frames with in range of +/-1/2EV or +/-1EV.

  • Exposure Compensation

    +/-3EV (1/2EV steps).

  • Shutter Speed

    (1) Programmed AE Mode, Aperture -Priority AE Mode: 1/6000 sec. 30 sec. (stepless); (2)Shutter- Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual: 1/6000 sec. 30 sec. and Bulb; (3) Flash sync: 1/180 sec. 30 sec. and bulb.

  • Multiple Exposure

    Yes

  • Self Timer

    Electronically controlled type with 2 or 12 seconds delay.

  • Built-in Flash

    Yes, Series-control retractable TTL auto flash (RTF).

  • PC Terminal

    Yes

  • Flash Range

    Guide Number: No. 12 (ISO 100/m). 24mm wide-angle lens.

  • Film Advance Modes

    (1) Single; (2) Consecutive (approx. 2.5 frames / sec.).

  • Viewfinder

    Fixed pentaprism.
    1) In-focus; (2) Flash information (flash-use recommenda- tion, recharge completion, non-applicable lens warning and external flash status); (3) Tv (shutter speed) value, Av (aperture) value, exposure compensation and out of meter coupling-range warning; (4) Bar graph; (5) Focus point indicator; (6) AE Lock signal; (7) Auto focus frame; (8) Spot metering frame.

  • LCD

    1 Exposure mode Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Metered Manual 2 Film loading, film advance/rewind and loading error warning 3 Exposure frame no. 4 Shutter speed/aperture value 5 Manual-set film speed 6 Audible PCV signal 7 Auto flash 8 Flash use recommendation and recharge incomplete/complete 9 Red-eye 10 Wireless flash 11 High-speed sync 12 Pentax function 13 Imprinting exposure data info 14 Battery exhaustion warning.

  • Depth Of Field Preview

    Yes

  • Date/Time

    Five-mode switchable: "Year-Month-Day", "Month-Day- Year", "Day-Month-Year", "Day-Hour-Minute" and blank.

  • Diopter Correction

    -2.5 +1.5m-1 (adjustable).

  • Remote Control

    yes, the CS-105 (1.7 ft.) and CS-130 (10 ft.) Cable Switches, TS-110 (3.3 ft.) Release Timer Switch

  • Mirror Lock-Up

    No

  • Power Source

    Two 3V lithium batteries (CD2 type).

  • Dimensions

    5.4 (W) x 3.7 (H) x 2.5 (D)" (136.5 x 95.0 x 64.0mm)

  • Weight

    18.3 oz. (520g)

  • Photographic Data Imprinting

    Data imprinted out of image area. Recordable data: (1) Total number of film rolls; (2) ISO film speed; (3) Information of imprinting density; (4) Exposure mode; (5) Metering mode; (6) Shutter speed; (7) Aperture; (8) Exposure compensation; (9) AEB (Auto-braketing)

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great film camera

By STEVEN M.

i shoot slides only with it. with the FA lenses it does a great job. i never use it in automatic. i really like the tilted top. the only negative is its a little small for me so i added a grip and that took care of it

Pentax MZ-S Autofocus SLR Camera Body Features

  • The MZ-S features a dramatically slanted top panel, which not only makes camera operation more accessible, but also provides a quick, effortless confirmation of the LCD panel and other settings.
  • Large, analog dial controls with electronic precision
  • Just one dial allows adjustment of shutter speeds, autofocus points, ISO settings and custom PENTAX functions; another large dial control allows adjustment of exposure compensation, auto bracketing settings.
  • Hyper Operation control allows instant mode-changing from Programmed Auto Exposure to Shutter-Preferred Auto Exposure, or from Aperture-Preferred Auto Exposure to Metered Manual Exposure modes.
  • SAFOX VII autofocus system features an extra-wide AF frame with six autofocus points
  • A top shutter speed of 1/6000 second
  • Multi-pattern metering, center-weighted metering, and spot metering.
  • Record valuable photographic data directly onto film for future reference.
  • 17 different PENTAX Functions (PF) to customize its operation to suit individual preferences.
  • A built-in PC connection enables use with a studio flash.
  • The KAF2 lens mount accepts the large assortment of PENTAX lenses.
  • Lens changes in low light conditions is made easy with an illuminated lens mount index.
  • Six-segment metering system responds to any lighting condition with perfect exposures.
  • The exposure mode button allows quick and easy switching from shutter priority to full program or from manual to aperture priority.
  • Using the electronic preview lever located by the shutter release button, the user can check the depth of field using just the index finger, without having to take his/her eye off from the viewfinder.

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