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Manufacturer description #1

Compact Lightweight Body for Portability and Maneuverability

Despite the incorporation of a film winder, the MZ-M measures just 135mm wide, 90.5mm high and 55mm deep and weighs a mere 305 grams without batteries,* allowing you to enjoy the world of high-quality SLR photography anytime, anywhere.

* In the case of the non-date model.

Multi-Mode Exposure System for Enhanced Creativity

The MZ-M features Programmed AE, Shutter-Priority AE, Aperture-Priority AE, Metered Manual, and Bulb modes to handle a variety of subjects and situations and assure greater freedom of creative expression.

Aperture-Priority AE to control the depth of field: When you select the desired F-stop (aperture) on the lens aperture ring, the MZ-M automatically selects the optimum shutter speed to assure proper exposure. You can choose larger apertures to narrow down the depth of field and throw the background out of focus, or use smaller apertures to increase the in-focus area from foreground to background.

Shutter-Priority AE to capture a subject on the move: When you select the desired shutter speed, the MZ-M automatically selects the optimum aperture based on the subject's lighting condition. You can take advantage of high shutter speeds to freeze motion, or use slower speeds to stretch the movement across the image field.

Programmed AE to concentrate on image composition and shutter opportunities: The MZ-M automatically sets a combination of aperture and shutter speed, based on the exposure program, to assure optimum exposure of your subject. Since it frees you from troublesome exposure adjustment, you can concentrate on image composition and shutter opportunity. What's more, the MZ-M allows you to switch to other exposure modes quickly and effortlessly.

Metered Manual and Bulb for ultimate control over exposure settings: In the Metered Manual mode, you are free to select aperture and shutter-speed settings to produce your intended visual effect. The bar graph in the viewfinder lets you confirm the subject's exposure level at a glance, even for intentionally over — or underexposed pictures. The Bulb mode is provided for extended exposures, and it comes in handy for dramatic night scenes and breathtaking astronomical photography.

Simple, Direct-Access Operation with At-a-Glance Confirmation

Important camera settings, ranging from shutter speed to exposure compensation value and film advance mode, can be adjusted — and visually confirmed — using two large dials and other switches, all of which are conveniently positioned on the top panel.

Other Outstanding Features

• Electronic preview for quick, effortless depth-of-field assessment with pushbutton operation
• 2-segment metering for greater exposure accuracy
• Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen for a clear, bright viewfinder image

Manufacturer description #2

TYPE: Multi-exposure Mode 35mm SLR

FORMAT: 24x36mm

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

LENS MOUNT: Pentax K_A2 bayonet mount (K-mount with lens information contacts)

COMPATIBLE LENS: Pentax K_AF2-, K_AF-, K_A- and K-mount lenses are usable

VIEWFINDER: Pentamirror finder, Matte field and split-image spot with microprism collar focusing screen, Field of view: 92%, Magnification: 0.77X (with 50mm lens at infinity), -1.0 diopter eyepiece

VIEWFINDER INDICATION: Shutter speed indication, Aperture indication, Flash ready indication, Bar graph (exposure compensation), Over or Under exposure indication in Manual Exposure Mode, exposure compensation indication, [*] memory lock indicator

EXTERNAL LCD PANEL INDICATION: [P] = Programmed-AE Mode, [Tv] = Shutter-Priority AE Mode, [Av] = Aperture-Priority AE Mode, [M] = Manual Exposure Mode, Film speed = 6-6400, ISO indication, Film status information, Battery exhaustion warning, Film counter = 0-99

PREVIEW BUTTON: Electronically controlled. Usable in all exposure modes

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

MIRROR: Quick-return 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 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: With FA-, F-, or A-series lenses: TTL multi(2)-segment metering, Metering range from EV1 to EV17.5 at ISO 100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens. With M-series, screw-mount, or any other lens that does not have information contacts: Center-weighted metering

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

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

FLASH SYNC SPEED: 1/100 sec. or slower

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

BATTERY EXHAUSTION WARNING: Battery exhaustion symbol is lit (blinking when the shutter is locked)

BACK COVER: Interchangeable for replacing Data Back F_J

Manufacturer description #3

A new manual-focus 35mm SLR camera... ideal for SLR novices who wish to learn the basic skills of photography.

Super-compact, lightweight body: The ZX-M measures just 135mm (5.3") wide, 90.5mm (3.6") high and 55mm (2.2") deep, and weighs only 305 grams (10.8 oz.), making it compact enough for the user to bring along on every occasion.

Multi-mode exposure system: The ZX-M offers four different exposure modes: the hands-off Programmed AE, the depth-oriented Aperture-Priority AE, the action oriented Shutter-Priority AE, and the totally maneuverable Metered Manual. The selection of an exposure mode is made simply by adjusting the lens aperture ring and/or the camera’s shutter dial.

Sophisticated multi-pattern metering system: The ZX-M multi-pattern metering system is designed to get the maximum performance from the camera’s auto-exposure modes – even in difficult backlighting and high-contrast situations.

Easy film handling: The built-in film winder loads the film, advances it to the first frame, winds it at the speed of two frames per second, and rewinds the film at the end of the roll – all automatically.

Electronic depth-of-field preview: One push of the preview button allows the user to check the depth of focus to create the desired visual effect, even when the lens aperture ring is set to the “A” (auto) position.

Exposure compensation: With a simple turn of the exposure compensation dial, this function allows the user to adjust the level of exposure within a ±3EV range in 1/2EV steps for bracketing or for intentional over - or underexposure.

Memory Lock: This function allows the user to ensure correct exposure on a single element in the final image by memorizing the exposure data for 10 seconds with simple push-button operation.

1/2000-second high-speed shutter: With a top shutter speed of 1/2000 second, th ZX-M can freeze a critical moment in the subject’s movement. Such high shutter speeds are very useful in sports and action photography.

Electronic self-timer: The built-in self-timer delays shutter release by 12 seconds, allowing the photographer to be part of the picture. This is also useful for avoiding camera shake in slow-shutter and bulb applications.

Manual ISO film-shutter setting: Film speed can be manually adjusted between ISO6 and ISO6400 in 1/3 steps, so that the photographer can set the right film speed for non-DX coded film or intentionally shift the exposure level on an entire roll of film.

LCD and viewfinder display: The external LCD panel and viewfinder display offer a range of useful photographic data to the photographer at a glance. The viewfinder also features a Pentax original Natural-Bright-Matte focusing screen for a sharp, clear viewfinder image and an automatic illuminator for easy reading of data regardless of the subject’s lighting condition.

Compatibility with Pentax lenses and accessories: Most existing high-quality Pentax 35mm interchangeable lenses and a wider range of optional accessories can be used with the ZX-M to satisfy the photographer’s every creative need. (Note that autofocus operation is not available with the ZX-M even when a Pentax-FA lens is mounted.)

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