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
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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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
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