Pentax MZ-S

Pentax MZ-S
Overview
MakerAsahi Optical Co., Ltd.
TypeSLR
Released2001
Lens
Lens mountKAF2
Sensor/medium
Recording medium135 film
Film advanceAutomatic
Focusing
Focus modesAutofocus Single, Autofocus Continuous, Manual Focus
Exposure/metering
Exposure modesProgram, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual
Exposure meteringTTL open-aperture 6-segment meter
Flash
FlashRetractible 24mm coverage, Guide number 12 at 100 ISO
Flash synchronization1/180 sec
Compatible flashesFlashes with Pentax Proprietary Hotshoe
Shutter
ShutterElectronically controlled vertical focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed range1/6000 sec. - 30 sec
Continuous shooting2.5 fps
Viewfinder
ViewfinderPentaprism
Viewfinder magnification0.75x
Frame coverage92%
General
Battery2 x CR2
Dimensions136.5 x 95.0 x 64.0 mm
Weight520g
Made in Japan

The Pentax MZ-S is a 35mm single-lens reflex camera from Pentax of Japan. It was introduced in 2001 and discontinued in February 2006. It is closely related to the prototype MZ-D Full-frame digital SLR, which never entered production. It was the top-of-the-line model of Pentax's MZ/ZX series and replaced the PZ-1p as the high-end Pentax camera. No camera was produced to replace the MZ-S, making it Pentax's last high-end 35 mm camera. The MZ-S is the last film camera from Pentax that was manufactured in Japan.