Pentax ZX-M Mz-S, 142, 35mm SLR Autofocus Camera with Date, High Performance Conveniences

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P E N TA X

MZ-S

CAMERAS & LENSES

35mm SLR Autofocus Camera with Date

The MZ-S features a wide range of innovative features required for advanced photography, including a user-friendly "Hyper Operation" system, a new six-point AF system, a top shutter speed of 1/6000 sec- ond, 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.

FEATURES

High Performance

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◆SAFOX VII autofocus system features an extra-wide AF frame with six AF points: five points aligned horizontally, and and one above the middle point. In Auto AF mode, the camera automatically selects the opti- mum point to capture the subject in sharp focus, even when it is far away from the cen- ter of the image field. In the Spot AF mode, you can select one of the six points manual- ly to best suit your subject and/or applica- tion. Also offers the predictive AF function when the focus mode is set to Servo.

◆Three metering modes provide exact expo- sure control: multi-pattern, center-weighted and spot. Six-segment metering system responds to any lighting condition with per- fect exposures.

◆Provides a top shutter speed of 1/6000 sec- ond to meet specialized applications.

◆Record valuable data directly onto film for future reference. Film roll #, ISO speed and data-imprinting brightness are recorded on the film’s leader portion, while the exposure mode, metering mode, shutter speed, aper- ture, exposure compensation, use of auto bracketing function and multiple exposure functions are indicated in the space between the picture frame and the perforation.

◆PC connection enables use with a studio flash.

◆19 Personal Functions let you customize operation to suit your individual preferences.

◆KAF2 lens mount accepts large assortment of lenses. Changing lenses in low light is is easy with an illuminated lens mount index.

◆Body components are made from a light- weight, extra-strong die-cast magnesium alloy for rugged use and high performance.

◆Positioned inside the select dial, the large LCD panel presents a host of valuable oper- ational data at a glance. An electro-lumines- cence illuminator makes it easy to read data reading in the dark.

◆Dramatically slanted top panel not only makes camera operation more accessible, but also provides a quick, effortless confir- mation of the LCD panel and other settings.

◆Electronic preview lever lets you check the depth of field without having to take your eye off the viewfinder.

◆Large, analog dial controls with electronic precision make for easy adjustments with quick visual verification on the LCD panel. Just one dial allows adjustment of shutter speeds, autofocus points, ISO settings and custom functions; another large dial control allows adjustment of exposure compensa- tion, auto bracketing settings, and other control functions with one touch.

◆Hyper operation control allows instant mode-changing from Programmed Auto to shutter- or aperture-Priority exposure to metered manual exposure modes, with just one turn of the main control dial.

MZ-S Specifications

•Lens Mount: Pentax KAF2 (also KAF, KA & K mounts usable)

•Focus Modes: One Shot AF, continuous AF and manual focus

•Focus Type: TTL Phase detection (6-point AF with dual crosshair sensors )

•Exposure Modes: Programmed AE, Shutter and Aperture priority AE, manual and Bulb

•Exposure Metering: 6-Zone Evaluative, Centerweight and Spot

•Metering Range @ ISO 100 with f/1.4 Lens: EV 0-21

•Shutter Speed: 1/6000th to 30 Seconds + B, with sync at 1/180th second

•Exposure compensation and bracketing: ±3 EV in 0.5 EV increments

•ISO range: 25-5000 (DX), 6-6400 in manual

•Built-in Flash: GN39´, 28mm coverage

•Film Wind: Single & continuous at 2.5 fps

•Focusing Screen: Interchangable, includes overall matte field with AF points

•Diopter Correction: Built-in -2.5 to +1.5

•Self Timer: 10-Second delay

•Remote Control: Yes ( requires BG-10 grip )

•PC Terminal: Yes

•Depth-of-Field Preview: Yes

•Mirror Lock-Up: with custom function F14

•Multiple Exposure: Yes

MZ-S Body (PEMZSD): Includes strap and one-year warranty

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• Power Source: 2 CR2 3v lithium batteries

• Dimensions: 5.4 x 3.7 x 2.5˝; 1.14 lb.

 

 

 

 

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SMCP-FA 80-200mm f/2.8 ED-IF PE8020028FAFlashes AF140-C Macro Ring Light Flash PEAF140C AF-500FTZ TTL Power Zoom Flash PEAF500FTZHandle Mount Flash Kit PEAF400TK 152 O E N IManual Focus Lenses 70-210mm f/4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom 28-210mm f/3.5-5.6 High Power Wide Angle Zoom100-300mm f/5.6-6.7 Super Telephoto Zoom 100-500mm f/5.6-8.0 Super Telephoto Zoom28-210mm f/4.2-6.5 Aspherical if Zoom 28-300mm f/4.0-6.3 High Powered Wide Angle Zoom Lens28-105mm f/2.8-3.8 Wide Angle Zoom Lens 100-300mm f/5.6-6.7 Telephoto Zoom 155100-400mm f/4.5-6.7 Telephoto Zoom RL-59C TTL Macro Ringlight FlashSA-7/SA-9QD G M a35mm Autofocus SLRs Precise Autofocus Three Metering Systems Exposure ModesDiopter Compensation Preview ButtonMirror Lock-Up Exposure ControlAdvanced Flash Photography Step-up FeaturesT R a W I D E a N G L E L E N S E S AF Lenses for Canon, Minolta, Nikon, Pentax and Sigma8mm f4 EX Circular Fisheye 14mm f2.8 EX Aspherical15mm f2.8 EX Diagonal Fisheye D E a N G L E L E N S E S20mm f1.8 EX DG Aspherical RF 24mm f1.8 EX DG Aspherical Macro105mm f2.8 EX DG Macro 50mm f2.8 EX DG Macro150mm f2.8 EX APO DG Macro/HSM 180mm f3.5 EX APO Macro/HSM500mm f4.5 APO EX/HSM 300mm f2.8 APO EX/HSM600mm f8.0 Mirror 4x and 2x EX APO Tele-Converters12-24mm f4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical/HSM T R a W I D E a N G L E Z O O M L E N S E S15-30mm f3.5-4.5 EX Aspherical DG DF 17-35mm f2.8-4 EX DG/HSM24-70mm f2.8 EX Aspherical DG DF 24-60mm f2.8 EX DG24-70mm f3.5-5.6 Aspherical HF 24-135mm f2.8-4.5 Aspherical if28-70mm f2.8 EX DG 28-70mm f2.8-428-80mm f3.5-5.6 II Aspherical Mini Zoom Macro 28-105mm f2.8-4.0 Aspherical if28-135mm f/3.8-5.6 Aspherical if Macro 28-105mm f3.8-5.6 UC III Aspherical if28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Compact Aspherical Hyperzoom Macro 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 Macro70-200mm f/2.8 EX APO IF/HSM 50-500mm f/4-6.3 EX RF APO/HSM70-300mm f4-5.6 APO Macro Super 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Macro Super100-300mm f4.5-6.7 DL 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 EX OS APO100-300mm f4 EX APO IF/HSM 120-300mm f2.8 EX APO/HSM135-400mm f/4.5-5.6 Aspherical RF APO P E R T E L E P H O T O Z O O M L E N S E S170-500mm f5-6.3 Aspherical RF APO 300-800mm f5.6 EX if APO/HSMSize Lens SpecificationsManual Rangefinder Camera L L E171 172 TA M R O NSP 28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical if TA2810528 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5 TA28703528-200mm f/3.8-5.6 LD Aspherical if Super TA2820038A 60-300mm f/3.8-5.4 TA6030038SP AF14mm f/2.8 Aspherical if D E a N G L E , T E L E P H O T O & M a C R O L E N S E SSP AF90mm f/2.8 Di 11 Macro AF 180mm f/3.5 Di LD if 11 MacroAF19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 SP AF17-35mm F/2.8-4 Di LD Aspherical ifSP AF24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 AD Aspherical if SP AF28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical if MacroAF28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 XR Aspherical if Macro SP AF28-105mm f/2.8 LD Aspherical ifAF28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical if Macro AF70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 LD MacroFor Minolta TA20050056M SP AF200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD ifD E a N G L E & T E L E P H O T O Z O O M L E N S E S K I N aTokina Difference X P R O F I X E D F O C a L L E N G T H L E N S E SAF 17mm f/3.5 AT-X Pro AF 300mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro IRFX P R O Z O O M L E N S E S 180AF 19-35mm f/3.5-4.5 X Z O O M L E N S E SAF 24-200mm f/3.5-5.6 ATX if AF 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 ATXV I TA R 35mm Manual Focusing SLR Camera182 100mm f/3.5 Macro AF and Manual Focus Lenses183 Mount Lenses500mm f/8 Manual Focus Mirror Reflex Lens 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Manual Focus Wide-Angle Zoom LensZoom Lenses Manual Extension Tube Set 100-400mm f4.5-6.7 AF Telephoto Zoom Lens2x Teleconverter Series 1 2x TeleconverterBessa R2A/BESSA R3A Bessa RManual Focus 35mm Rangefinder CameraI C a M M O U N T R a N G E F I N D E R L E N S E S 18735mm f/1.2 Wide Angle Nokton VO3512B 35mm f/2.5-M Wide Angle Color-Skopar Pan PII VO3525P2BFor Bessa R or the R2A/R3A with Optional Adapter I G T L a N D E R21mm f/4.0 Wide Angle Color-Skopar with Viewfinder 25mm f/4.0 Wide Angle Snapshot Skopar with Viewfinder28mm f/1.9 Wide Angle Ultron 28mm f/3.5 Wide Angle Color Skopar35mm f/1.7 Wide Angle Ultron Aspherical 35mm f/2.5 Wide Angle Color-Skopar C Classic50mm f/2.5 Normal Color-Skopar Classic Lens Hoods75mm f/2.5 Telephoto Color Heliar 90mm f/3.5 APO LantharVC Light Meter AccessoriesAttachment for Angle Viewfinder Viewfinders with BrightlinesBessaflex TM Bessa R2S Bessa R2CManual Focus 35mm Screwmount SLR Camera Bessaflex TM193 Bessaflex TM SLR Lenses

ZX-M specifications

The Pentax ZX-M is a compact and versatile 35mm film camera that gained popularity among photography enthusiasts in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Combining traditional film photography with modern features, this camera is particularly celebrated for its lightweight design and user-friendly interface, making it ideal for both beginners and experienced photographers alike.

One of the standout features of the ZX-M is its autofocus system. It employs a 5-point autofocus mechanism that allows for quick and accurate focusing, which is essential for capturing sharp images in a variety of shooting conditions. The camera’s autofocus capabilities are complemented by a built-in flash that provides additional lighting options for low-light situations.

The ZX-M boasts a selection of exposure modes that cater to different shooting styles, including Program, Shutter Priority, and Manual modes. This versatility enables users to exercise creative control over their photography while also allowing for automated settings when needed. A unique aspect of the ZX-M is its ability to utilize both manual and automatic exposure, providing photographers the option to select how they engage with their photography.

Another notable characteristic is its film loading system, which simplifies the process of changing rolls, allowing photographers to focus more on composition and less on technicalities. The camera also supports a wide range of Pentax K-mount lenses, enhancing its flexibility and making it compatible with many lenses developed over the years, thus offering abundant options for various photographic needs.

The ZX-M's design emphasizes portability, with a compact body that makes it easy to carry, whether on casual outings or extensive travel adventures. The camera operates on a standard 2CR5 battery, ensuring long-lasting performance, which is a critical feature for enthusiastic photographers who spend extended periods outdoors.

Additionally, the ZX-M offers a reliable exposure meter that aids in achieving proper exposure, even in challenging lighting conditions. The viewfinder is bright and clear, providing an accurate representation of what the lens sees, contributing to a seamless shooting experience.

In conclusion, the Pentax ZX-M stands out as a solid option for anyone interested in film photography. Its combination of user-friendly features, advanced autofocus, and ability to adapt to various shooting styles makes it a memorable part of Pentax's legacy in the world of cameras. Whether capturing landscapes, portraits, or street scenes, the ZX-M proves to be an exceptional tool for creativity and exploration in the realm of photography.
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