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− | The '''MZ-7''' is a autofocus 35mm SLR camera from [[Pentax]] introduced in 1999 | + | The '''MZ-7''' (ZX-7 in the USA) is a autofocus 35mm SLR camera from [[Pentax]] introduced in 1999 as a succesor of the '''[[Pentax MZ-5/ZX-5|MZ-5]]/5n'''. The MZ-7 camera body is available in a silver/black and black/black colour, while the ZX-7 is only available in silver/black colour. |
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+ | This camera was an advanced amateur camera, with metallic lens mount, and uses the KAF2 mount. The speed selector dial form the MZ-5 was removed and repalced with a Mode selection dial with 7 program modes; B, and M | ||
+ | It has an electronic vertical traveling metal focal plane shutter with speeds from 30 to 1/4000 of a second. The self-timer is electronic with a delay of approx 12 sec. | ||
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+ | It was replaced by the '''[[Pentax_MZ-6/ZX-L | MZ-6/ZX-L]]''' in 2001 | ||
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+ | |image_text= Pentax MZ-7 with <br> Data Back FG and Battery Grip FG | ||
+ | |image_by=Antonio Rodríguez | ||
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+ | * Exposure modes include picture mode (portrait, landscape, action, night and closeup), program mode, Av, Tv modes, metered manual mode, bulb and TTL flash. | ||
+ | * The auto focus has 3 points and spot focus modes in single predictive and manual modes. | ||
+ | **An AF illuminator is also available for improved low light focusing. | ||
+ | *The meter has a six segment TTL cell with a range of 0 to 21 EV at (ASA 100, 50mm f/1.4), and can be set for DX-coded film speeds from 25 to 5000 ISO or manual speeds of 6 to 6400. | ||
+ | **Exposure compensation can be adjusted ± 3 EV at ½ steps. | ||
+ | **Three shot auto bracketing is also available in ½ EV steps. | ||
+ | *The built in pop up flash has a GN of 11 and has red eye reduction. | ||
+ | *The finder uses a matte focusing screen with a 92% field of view and a 0.7x magnification. | ||
+ | * A Panorama mode exists, which masks the edges of the picture for an image of 13x36mm. Blinders in the viewfinder preview the result. | ||
+ | *The motorized film transport is able to travel at up to 2 fps in consecutive mode. | ||
+ | *It is powered by two CR2 battery or the optional grip FG with 4AA batteries | ||
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+ | ==Specifications== | ||
+ | *'''Year of launch:''' 1999 | ||
+ | *'''Manufacturer:''' [[Pentax]] | ||
+ | *'''Type:''' [[SLR|single lens reflex camera]] | ||
+ | *'''Lens mount:''' Pentax K<sub>AF2</sub> | ||
+ | **Also accepts KAF, KA, and K-mount lenses; autofocus possible with KA-and K-mount lenses with AF adapter; does not operate power zoom lenses | ||
+ | *'''Film type:''' [[35mm film]] with speeds of 25 to 5000 ISO, with auto [[DX Encoding|DX]], 6 to 6400 ISO manual | ||
+ | *'''Shutter:''' [[Focal plane shutter]] with speeds from 30 to 1/2000 sec. B, 2 to 1/2000 sec manual. Flash Sync 1/30 to 1/100 | ||
+ | *'''Metering:''' silicon photo cell. Six-segment TTL metering coupled with lens and focus info; range: EV 0 to EV 21 (at ISO 100 and f/1.4); exposure compensation selectable, +/-3 EV (1/2 EV steps); AE Lock; f/stops and shutter speeds selectable in half step increments | ||
+ | *'''Focusing:''' [[autofocus]]. Focusing System: TTL phase matching three point (wide area) AF; single shot AF with AF Lock and Continuous predictive focus, automatically activated; manual focus with confirmation signal; AF detection range EV -1 to EV 18 (ISO 100 at f/1.4) | ||
+ | *'''Viewfinder:''' Penta-mirror type; 92% field of view; 0.8x magnification; fixed bright matte focusing screen with LED aperture and shutter speed display. Rubber eyecup provided; mechanical blackout type panorama frame | ||
+ | *'''Programs:''' Av, M, P and TV modes - 7 program modes | ||
+ | *'''Flash:''' Built-in, [[Guide number]] 11 - slow synch and automatic daylight synch; discharge level automatically adjusted; redeye reduction mode selectable | ||
+ | ** Compatible with Pentax units with '''P-TTL ''' (Flash intensity is adjusted by a metering using a pre-flash) | ||
+ | *'''Film Transport''' Motorized advance up to 2fps and rewind (mid roll rewind possible) | ||
+ | ** Self timer, multi exposure are possible | ||
+ | *'''Power''': 2x 3v [[CR2 battery]] lithium battery or Battery grip FG | ||
+ | *'''Dimensions:''' approx 135.5 × 92 × 63.5mm (5.3x3.6 x2.5") | ||
+ | *'''Weight:''' 395g (13.9 oz) | ||
+ | *'''Other:''' Electronic cable release F or infrared remote controller (E, F or G); optional Data Back FG | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/pentax/pentax_mz-7/pentax_mz-7.htm Pentax MZ-7 manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras] | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/pentax/pentax_mz-7/pentax_mz-7.htm Pentax MZ-7 manual] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras] | ||
* [http://www.shutterbug.com/content/pentax-zx-7-intermediate-level-35mm-slr Pentax ZX-7 Intermediate Level 35mm SLR] by Peter K. Burian at [http://www.shutterbug.com Shutterbug] | * [http://www.shutterbug.com/content/pentax-zx-7-intermediate-level-35mm-slr Pentax ZX-7 Intermediate Level 35mm SLR] by Peter K. Burian at [http://www.shutterbug.com Shutterbug] | ||
− | [[Category:Pentax]] | + | * [http://www.butkus.org/chinon/pentax/pentax_mz-7/pentax_mz-7.htm Pentax MZ-7 Bedienungsanleitung in PDF] at [http://www.orphancameras.com Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras] |
− | [[Category:Japanese 35mm SLR]] | + | * [http://kmp.pentaxians.eu/bodies/film_mz-zx/mzzx7/ MZ7 ZX7 page] at Bjordan's Dimitrov [http://kmp.pentaxians.eu/ Pentaxians.EU website] |
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+ | {{Pentax K mount}} | ||
+ | [[Category:Pentax|MZ-7]] | ||
+ | [[Category:M|MZ-7 Pentax]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Japanese 35mm autofocus SLR]] | ||
+ | [[Category:K mount]] |
Latest revision as of 14:55, 28 November 2023
Pentax MZ-7 image by Jörg Krüger (Image rights) |
The MZ-7 (ZX-7 in the USA) is a autofocus 35mm SLR camera from Pentax introduced in 1999 as a succesor of the MZ-5/5n. The MZ-7 camera body is available in a silver/black and black/black colour, while the ZX-7 is only available in silver/black colour.
This camera was an advanced amateur camera, with metallic lens mount, and uses the KAF2 mount. The speed selector dial form the MZ-5 was removed and repalced with a Mode selection dial with 7 program modes; B, and M It has an electronic vertical traveling metal focal plane shutter with speeds from 30 to 1/4000 of a second. The self-timer is electronic with a delay of approx 12 sec.
It was replaced by the MZ-6/ZX-L in 2001
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- Exposure modes include picture mode (portrait, landscape, action, night and closeup), program mode, Av, Tv modes, metered manual mode, bulb and TTL flash.
- The auto focus has 3 points and spot focus modes in single predictive and manual modes.
- An AF illuminator is also available for improved low light focusing.
- The meter has a six segment TTL cell with a range of 0 to 21 EV at (ASA 100, 50mm f/1.4), and can be set for DX-coded film speeds from 25 to 5000 ISO or manual speeds of 6 to 6400.
- Exposure compensation can be adjusted ± 3 EV at ½ steps.
- Three shot auto bracketing is also available in ½ EV steps.
- The built in pop up flash has a GN of 11 and has red eye reduction.
- The finder uses a matte focusing screen with a 92% field of view and a 0.7x magnification.
- A Panorama mode exists, which masks the edges of the picture for an image of 13x36mm. Blinders in the viewfinder preview the result.
- The motorized film transport is able to travel at up to 2 fps in consecutive mode.
- It is powered by two CR2 battery or the optional grip FG with 4AA batteries
Specifications
- Year of launch: 1999
- Manufacturer: Pentax
- Type: single lens reflex camera
- Lens mount: Pentax KAF2
- Also accepts KAF, KA, and K-mount lenses; autofocus possible with KA-and K-mount lenses with AF adapter; does not operate power zoom lenses
- Film type: 35mm film with speeds of 25 to 5000 ISO, with auto DX, 6 to 6400 ISO manual
- Shutter: Focal plane shutter with speeds from 30 to 1/2000 sec. B, 2 to 1/2000 sec manual. Flash Sync 1/30 to 1/100
- Metering: silicon photo cell. Six-segment TTL metering coupled with lens and focus info; range: EV 0 to EV 21 (at ISO 100 and f/1.4); exposure compensation selectable, +/-3 EV (1/2 EV steps); AE Lock; f/stops and shutter speeds selectable in half step increments
- Focusing: autofocus. Focusing System: TTL phase matching three point (wide area) AF; single shot AF with AF Lock and Continuous predictive focus, automatically activated; manual focus with confirmation signal; AF detection range EV -1 to EV 18 (ISO 100 at f/1.4)
- Viewfinder: Penta-mirror type; 92% field of view; 0.8x magnification; fixed bright matte focusing screen with LED aperture and shutter speed display. Rubber eyecup provided; mechanical blackout type panorama frame
- Programs: Av, M, P and TV modes - 7 program modes
- Flash: Built-in, Guide number 11 - slow synch and automatic daylight synch; discharge level automatically adjusted; redeye reduction mode selectable
- Compatible with Pentax units with P-TTL (Flash intensity is adjusted by a metering using a pre-flash)
- Film Transport Motorized advance up to 2fps and rewind (mid roll rewind possible)
- Self timer, multi exposure are possible
- Power: 2x 3v CR2 battery lithium battery or Battery grip FG
- Dimensions: approx 135.5 × 92 × 63.5mm (5.3x3.6 x2.5")
- Weight: 395g (13.9 oz)
- Other: Electronic cable release F or infrared remote controller (E, F or G); optional Data Back FG
Links
- Pentax MZ-7 manual at Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras
- Pentax ZX-7 Intermediate Level 35mm SLR by Peter K. Burian at Shutterbug
- Pentax MZ-7 Bedienungsanleitung in PDF at Mike Butkus' Orphan Cameras
- MZ7 ZX7 page at Bjordan's Dimitrov Pentaxians.EU website
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