Pentax MZ-5

akaPentax ZX-5

35mm AF film SLR camera • Discontinued

  • Announced:
  • · November 1996
  • Production status:
  •  Discontinued
  • Country of design:
  • · Japan
  • System:
  • · Pentax K (1975)

Specification

Format:
35mm full frame
Film type:
135 cartridge-loaded film
Pentax K [45.5mm]
Shutter:
Type:
Focal-plane
Model:
Electronically controlled
Speeds:
30 - 1/2000 + B
Exposure:
Exposure metering:
Through-the-lens (TTL), open-aperture
Exposure modes:
Programmed Auto
Aperture-priority Auto
Shutter-priority Auto
Manual
Physical characteristics:
Weight:
400g
Dimensions:
135x90x61.5mm

Manufacturer description

TYPE: TTL autofocus, auto-exposure 35mm SLR with built-in TTL auto flash (RTF)

FORMAT: 24x36mm (Approx. 13x36 in panoramic format)

USABLE FILM: 35mm perforated cartridge film. DX-coded film with ISO 25-5000; non-DX coded films with ISO 6-6400

EXPOSURE MODES: Programmed AE Mode, Shutter-Priority AE Mode, Aperture-Priority AE Mode, Metered Manual Mode, Bulb Mode

SHUTTER: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter, Electromagnetic release, Speed range: (1) Auto 1/2000-30 sec. (stepless), (2) Manual 1/2000-2 sec. (3) Bulb, Shutter lock by setting Drive mode switch at L

LENS MOUNT: Pentax KAF2 bayonet mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts)

COMPATIBLE LENS: Pentax KAF2-, KAF-, KA- and K-mount lenses are usable. Autofocus is possible using AF Adapter with KA- mount lenses

AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM: TTL phase-matching 3 point autofocus system switchable to Spot focusing, AF operational brightness range: EV-1 to 18 (at ISO 100 with f/1.4 lens), Focus lock available using shutter release button, Focus Mode: AF (predictive AF provided), Manual [MF]

POWER ZOOM: 3-Speed Intelligent Power Zoom lens with built-in motor with FA zoom lens

VIEWFINDER: Pentaprism finder, Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen, Field of view: 92%, Magnification: 0.8X (with 50mm lens at infinity), Diopter: -2.5 to +1.5 diopters, Panorama format frame

VIEWFINDER INDICATION: Focus Information: In-focus (Green lamp is lit), front or back focus signals and unable-to-focus indicator (Green lamp blinks), Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication is lit, Bar graph (exposure compensation), Over or Under exposure indication in Manual Exposure Mode, exposure compensation indication

EXTERNAL LCD PANEL INDICATION: [P] = Programmed-AE Mode, [Tv] = Shutter-Priority AE Mode, [Av] = Aperture-Priority AE Mode, [M] = Metered Manual Mode, [bu] Bulb Mode, Film speed = 6-6400, ISO indication, Film status information, Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter = 0-99, Built-in flash ready indication, blinking slowly flash recommended warning, blinks rapidly Inappropriate lens warning, Red-eye reduction flash mode, Automatic flash function, PCV signal indication

SELF-TIMER: Electronically-controlled type with delay time of 12 sec. Start by depressing of shutter release button, Operation confirmation: By audible PCV signals. Cancelable after operation

MIRROR: Instant-return mirror with AF secondary mirror

FILM LOADING: Film advances automatically to 1st frame after back cover is closed. Film information window is provided

FILM WIND & REWIND: Auto wind/rewind by built-in motor, Consecutive or Single advance mode, Approx. 2.0 frames/sec. (consecutive mode), Auto rewinding starts at end of roll, Film rewind/completion of rewinding is displayed on the LCD panel, mid-roll rewind button will rewind film in mid-roll

EXPOSURE METER: TTL multi(6)-segment metering, Metering range from EV0 to EV21 at ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens, Center-weighted and Spot metering mode can be set

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION: +/- 3EV in 0.5EV step increments

FLASH: Series-control, Retractable TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number: 11 (ISO 100/m), Illumination angle covers 28mm lens angle of view, Flash-sync-speed in the range from 1/100 to a slower speed, Day-light-sync flash, Slow-speed-sync flash, Contrast-control-flash sync (ISO range=25-400), Automatic flash function, Red-eye reduction flash

FLASH SYNC: Hot shoe with X-contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flashes, ISO range = 25-800

POWER SOURCE: Two 3V lithium battery (CR2 or equivalent)

BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING: Battery exhaustion symbol is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked; no indication on the right-hand edge of the viewfinder)

BACK COVER: Interchangeable for replacing Data Back FG

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Model Shutter Metering Modes Year
Chinon CP-9AF Multi-Program
akaRevue AC-6AF
E, 1/2000 TTL · OA PAM 1988 

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