Pentax MZ-5N/ZX-5N

Pentax MZ-5N image by Jörg Krüger (Image rights)

The Pentax MZ-5N (ZX-5N in US) from 1997, is autofocus 35mm film SLR. It uses K_AF2-mount autofocus or earlier K-mount manual lenses. It is a update to the previous Pentax MZ-5/ZX-5 from the year prior. Additional features included auto-bracketing, exposure lock and depth of field preview.

A small redesign in the control dials made this camera an upgrade from the MZ-5; among other things, the dials were lifted for better grip, and the AF options were similar to those of the MZ/ZX-3 located at the front.

Specifications

• Year of launch: 1997
• Manufacturer: Pentax
• Type: single lens reflex camera
• Lens mount: Pentax K_AF2
• Film type: 35mm film with speeds of 25 to 5000 ISO, with auto DX, 6 to 6400 ISO manual
• Metering element: silicon photo cell.
• Focusing: autofocus.
• Programs: Av, M, P and TV modes
• Flash: Built-in, Guide number 11
• Shutter: Focal plane shutter with speeds from 30 to 1/2000 sec. B, 2 to 1/2000 sec manual
• Viewfinder: 0.8 magnification x 92% coverage, shutter and aperture LED display.
• Power: 2x 3v CR2 battery lithium battery or Battery grip FG
• Dimensions: approx 135 × 90 × 61mm
• Weight: 410g

Link

• Pentax MZ-5N user manual at Butkus.org
• Pentax MZ-5N / ZX-5N page at Pentax Forums