Pentax MZ-5/ZX-5
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The Pentax MZ-5 (ZX-5 in US), dating from 1996, was an autofocus 35mm film SLR. It utilised KAF2-mount autofocus or earlier K-mount manual lenses.
It has a electronic vertical metal-bladed shutter with speeds of 30 to 1/2000 sec with B. An exposure system with Av, M, P and TV modes. Different metering modes are supported based on type of lens mounted on the camera. With A, F, and FA lenses supporting 6-segment, center-weighted and spot modes. While K and M lenses supports center-weighted and spot. Exposure compensation is possible at ±3 EV in ½ EV steps. The camera is very compact and lightweight for an SLR design, and weighs approx 400 grams.
Specifications
- Year of launch: 1996
- Manufacturer: Pentax
- Type: single lens reflex camera
- Lens mount: Pentax KAF2
- Film type: 35mm film with speeds of 25 to 5000 ISO, with auto DX
- Metering element: silicon photo cell.
- Metering range: 0 to 21 EV
- Focusing: autofocus -1 to 18 EV
- Programs: Av, M, P and TV modes
- Flash: Built-in, Guide number 11, red eye reduction
- Shutter: Focal plane shutter with speeds from 30 to 1/2000 sec. B
- Film advance: fully auto advance at 2 fps with auto rewind
- Viewfinder: 0.8 magnification x 92% coverage, shutter and aperture LED display.
- Power: 2x 3v CR2 battery lithium battery
- Dimensions: approx 135 × 90 × 61mm
- Weight: 380g
