MZ-S
General Description
The MZ-S is the culmination of the successful MZ / PZ series of cameras. It is also the successor of the long-time Pentax AF top model Z1-p /PZ-1p. Thus, the heritage of the MZ-3 with its classical user interface was combined with some of the “Hyper” functionalities of the Z1-p /PZ-1p. The result is a camera body whose design and user interface are quite different from those of both its ancestors.
The MZ-S was the first Pentax with a housing made of mangesium alloy. The MZ-S and the MZ-6 / ZX-L 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:
- Beep on/off
- Program P/PA/PD/MTF program
- Number of exposures in auto-bracketing 2 / 3 /5
- Sequence of auto-bracketing 0,+,- / -,0,+ / +,0,-
- Metering at focussing or by release
- AF key only focussing or metering and focussing
- DX code or manual setting of ISO
- Autmatic choose of neighboured AF field or not
- Shutter operation when flash not fully sharged: fire or not fire
- Built in flash as flash or as steering unit for cableless flash
- Function of light up key: normal / test flash light / adjustment flash light
- Film rewind: full rewind / leaves film leader out / leaves film leader out and mid roll change
- Film rewind at the end of the film: automatic / manually triggered
- Self shutter release time: 12 seconds normal / 2 seconds with mirror lock up
- Intension of data imprinting: auto (ISO) / low / middle / high
- By half pressed shutter: Focussing / no focussing (Focussing only with AF key)
- Rotation direction of wheel: value increases clockwise roation / value decreases clockwise
- Lens button help light when change key pressed: yes / no
- Shutter release time with IR-remote control: 3 seconds / immediately
The MZ-S itself does not feature an infra-red remote release, but its dedicated battery pack BG-10 does.
| Product Variations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Exact Name | MZ-S | MZ-S | |
| Color | black | silver-black | |
| Year of Introduction | 2001 | 2001 | |
| Sales Variations | |||
| Catalog Number | 01385 | 05048 | 01386 |
| Sold with Case | — | — | — |
Technical Specifications
| General | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | KAF2 |
| Mount Limitations | — |
| AF System (sensitivity) | SAFOX VII (-1 ~ 18 EV) |
| AF with supersonic lenses | — |
| Power-Zoom Features | auto-lens retract, power zoom |
| Self-Timer | 12 sec |
| Mirror Lock-Up | — |
| Cable Release | CS-105/CS-130 |
| Infra-Red Release | — |
| Custom Functions | 19 |
| Additional Features | DOF preview, mirror lock-up |
| Width x Height x Depth | 136.5 x 95 x 64 mm |
| Weight | 520 g |
| Exposure System | |
| Exposure Modes | Av, HyM, M, Tv |
| Metering Modes with K and M Lenses | center-weighted, spot |
| Metering Modes with A and newer Lenses | 6-segment, center-weighted, spot |
| 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 ~ 1/6000, B |
| Mechanical Speeds | — |
| Viewfinder | |
| Magnification [Coverage] | 0.75x [92%] |
| Aperture Indication | LED |
| Shutter-Speed Indication | LED |
| Interchangeable Screens | yes |
| Power Source | |
| Batteries | 2 x CR2 |
| External | Battery Grip BG-10 |
| Continuous Shooting | |
| Continuous Shooting | 2.5 frames per second |
| Flash System | |
| Command Protocol(s) | analog |
| Features | W, HS, P-TTL, TTL, P, S |
| Synchronization Speed(s) | 1/180 ~ 30, B |
| Built-In Flash | |
| Guide Number (GN) | 12 |
| Coverage (35mm equivalent) | 24 |
| Auto Pop-Up | — |
| Red-Eye Reduction | yes |
| AF Assist | yes |
| Accessories | |
| Fitting Case(s) | soft case: CF-10 |