MZ-D
General Description
The MZ-D prototype was first presented at the Photokina 2000 in Cologne. At least one functional prototype existed. It was meant to be the digital twin of the MZ-S with which it shares many design and technical elements. The MZ-D incorporated an expensive “full frame” 36mm x 24mm image sensor with 3040 x 2008 Pixels and made by Philips. Pentax decided not to bring the MZ-D to the market. It took almost 3 further years until the first digital Pentax K-mount camera was available: The *ist D which incorporated a considerably smaller (23.5mm x 15.7mm) and much cheaper image sensor.
Interestingly, the Contax N Digital, also first shown at the Photokina 2000, incorporated the same Philips full frame sensor. Only in spring 2002 it was available for almost 10000 Euros. The Contax N Digitalt received mixed reviews, became a total market failure and was withdrawn within a year.
| Product Information | |
|---|---|
| Exact Name | MZ-D |
| Color | black |
| Year of Introduction | 2000 |
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 | unknown |
| Additional Features | DOF preview, mirror lock-up |
| Width x Height x Depth | unknown x unknown x unknown mm |
| Weight | unknown |
| Image Sensor | |
| Effective Pixel Count | 6 megapixel |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Sensor Size | 24 x 36 mm |
| Focal-Length Multiplication Factor | 1 x |
| Image Storage | |
| Data-Storage Formats | JPG, TIFF, RAW |
| Storage Media | PCMCIA II, CompactFlash II |
| Digital Features | |
| Shake Reduction | — |
| Dust Removal | — |
| Live View | — |
| Orientation Sensor | — |
| 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 |
| 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 | unknown x unknown |
| External | — |
| 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) | unknown |