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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.
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.


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)