MZ-6 / ZX-L
General Description
The MZ-6 /ZX-L followed the popular MZ-7 / ZX-7. The MZ-6 /ZX-L and the MZ-S were last of the MZ / ZX series cameras and the first Pentax SLRs incorporating the P-TTL flash system allowing for wireless TTL flash control.
The following custom functions are available:
- AutoBracketing Range in EV:
- 1/2 EV
- 1/3 EV
- 2/3 EV
- 1 EV
- Reset to SingleFrame after autobracket:
- Yes
- No, stay in autobracket
- Shutter Release delay time with remote controller:
- 3 sec
- immediate
- Autofocus-activation with the remote control:
- Off
- On
- Meter method w/ AE lock:
- Spot
- Multi-segment
- AE lock when subject in focus:
- Off
- On
- AutoFocus method in Action mode:
- Continuous
- Focus Lock
- LCD illumination mode:
- ShutterButton half down, in the dark
- When preview button is pressed
- Not illuminated
- PowerOn illumination pattern:
- Regular
- Irregular
- No illumination
- Leader In/Out on rewind:
- In
- Out
- Wireless flash affect on built-in flash:
- Master mode (flash is fired)
- Controlled (flash not fired)
This body supports:
- Snap Focus with manual lenses
- Wireless Flash with AF360FGZ
- HighSpeed Synch Flash with AF360FGZ
- Contrast Control Synch Flash with AF360FGZ,AF330FTZ, AF500FTZ, & built-in flash
| Product Variations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Exact Name | MZ-6 | ZX-L |
| Color | silver-black | silver-black |
| Year of Introduction | 2001 | 2001 |
| Description | &8212; | with Data-Back |
| Catalog Number | 01430 | 01449 |
| Sold with Case | — | — |
Technical Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | KAF |
| Mount Limitations | — |
| AF System (sensitivity) | SAFOX IV (-1 ~ 18 EV) |
| AF with supersonic lenses | — |
| Power-Zoom Features | — |
| Self-Timer | 12 sec |
| Mirror Lock-Up | — |
| Cable Release | CS-205 |
| Infra-Red Release | simple |
| Custom Functions | 11 |
| Additional Features | DOF preview |
| Width x Height x Depth | 135.5 x 92 x 63 mm |
| Weight | 385 g |
| Exposure System | |
| Exposure Modes | Auto-program, P, Paction, Pclose-up, Plandscape, Pnight-scene, Pportrait, Av, Tv, M |
| Metering Modes with K and M Lenses | center-weighted, spot (using exposure lock button when the appropriate “Pentax function” is activated) |
| Metering Modes with A and newer Lenses | 6-segment, spot (using exposure lock button when the appropriate “Pentax function” is activated) |
| Meter Material | SPD |
| Exposure Compensation (Step) | +/-3 (1/2 EV steps) |
| Exposure Lock | yes |
| Meter Range | 0 ~ 21 EV |
| Manual ISO Range | 6 ~ 6400 ASA |
| Film DX Range | 25 ~ 5000 ASA |
| Shutter | |
| Construction | electronic (vertical) |
| Material | metal |
| Shutter Speeds | 30 ~ 1/4000, B |
| Mechanical Speeds | — |
| Viewfinder | |
| Magnification [Coverage] | 0.70x [92%] |
| Aperture Indication | LED |
| Shutter-Speed Indication | LED |
| Interchangeable Screens | — |
| Power Source | |
| Batteries | 2 x CR2 |
| External | Battery Pack Fg (uses 4 AA-size batteries) |
| Continuous Shooting | |
| Continuous Shooting | 2 frames per second |
| Flash System | |
| Command Protocol(s) | analog |
| Features | W, HS, P-TTL, TTL, P, S |
| Synchronization Speed(s) | 1/125 ~ 30, B |
| Built-In Flash | |
| Guide Number (GN) | 11 |
| Coverage (35mm equivalent) | 28 |
| Auto Pop-Up | yes |
| Red-Eye Reduction | yes |
| AF Assist | yes |
| Accessories | |
| Fitting Case(s) | soft case: FKS, soft case: FKM, soft case: FKL |