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35mm SLR Cameras: MZ-S
MZ-S
The Ultimate Harmony between Display Efficiency and Operability
Incorporating the latest technologies in its electronic circuitry, the MZ-S lets you control a wide array of user-friendly features and advanced functions using the select and exposure compensation dials positioned on the top panel. This top panel is slanted 30 degrees toward the photographer, allowing for easily confirmation of dial settings and swift reaction to ever-changing photographic conditions in the field. The select dial can be accessed effortlessly with the right thumb, even at the shooting position. What's more, the multi-data LCD panel is positioned inside this dial, so that you can select functions and adjust settings comfortably — just like using a direct-access analog dial — while keeping your eye on the LCD panel.
Responsive "Hyper Operation" System for Instantaneous Mode Changes
The MZ-S's hyper operation system lets you shift exposure modes instantaneously — from Programmed AE to Shutter-Priority AE, or from Metered Manual to Aperture-Priority AE — with one quick turn of the select dial. You can even jump back to the original mode with a single press on the exposure mode button. This flexible operation system gives instant response to different photographic conditions, helping you express your creative intentions with great ease and efficiency.
High-Precision Six-Point Autofocus Featuring SAFOX VII
Featuring the PENTAX-developed SAFOX VII phase-matching autofocus system, the MZ-S offers six AF sensor points — five aligned horizontally across the image field and one over the middle — to assure sharp, crisp focus on a wide range of subjects. In addition to this versatile six-point wide-area AF, you can also select spot AF to pinpoint focus on a single element of the subject. Ideally positioned on the back panel for easy reach by your right thumb, the independent AF button not only lets you lock the focus without using a conventional focus lock mechanism with the shutter release button, but also lets you activate, hold and terminate autofocus operations with pushbutton ease.

Clear, Bright Viewfinder with Multi-Information Display
Featuring the highly acclaimed "Natural-Bright-Matte" focusing screen, the MZ-S's viewfinder gives you a sharp, high-contrast image of the subject, even under poor lighting conditions. In addition, it offers a host of critical photographic data at two different locations: the most important data, such as shutter speed, aperture value, focus status, and flash status, is displayed underneath the image field, while supplementary data, such as exposure compensation value, is shown along the right side.
Electronic Preview for Easy Assessment of In-Focus Area
Because the electronic preview switch is conveniently positioned around the shutter release button, you can easily confirm the depth of field by moving your finger slightly off the shutter release button, all the time keeping your eye on the subject through the viewfinder.
1/6000-Second High-Speed Shutter with 1/180-Second Flash Sync
With a top shutter speed of 1/6000 second, the MZ-S lets you freeze the decisive moment of a subject in motion. It also offers high-speed flash synchronization at 1/180 second, letting you use larger apertures for more dramatic flash images, especially in close-up and macro applications. By mounting a PENTAX-dedicated flash unit (optional), you can even take advantage of such advanced flash applications as wireless TTL sync, programmed TTL sync and high-speed sync.
Data Imprinting System for Accurate Track of Photographic Data
The MZ-S comes equipped with the inter-perforation data imprinting system, which has gained enormous popularity among advanced photographers since its introduction in the PENTAX 645N medium-format camera. The film's serial number, exposure mode, shutter speed and other valuable photographic data are recorded between the perforations along the top edge of the film for your future reference.

Other Outstanding Features
• Extra-rigid, lightweight camera body incorporating a magnesium-alloy diecast chassis
• Illuminated lens mount index to facilitate lens changes in the dark
• 19 custom functions to personalize camera operation with preferred settings
• Optional battery grip with independent shutter release button for vertical-position shooting

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