Pentax MZ-S Pro AF 35mm SLR
Heralded as the flagship model to PENTAX's SLR lineup, the MZ-S features a wide range of the innovative features required for advanced photography, including a user-friendly "Hyper Operation" system, a six-point AF system, a top shutter speed of 1/6000 second, an on-the-film data recording function, and a well designed body. When combined with high-quality SMC PENTAX lenses, the MZ-S produces excellent results, with beautiful, true-to-life images in almost any type of photographic situation.
| 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. |
| 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) |