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Pentax MZ-S2001
- Format
- 35mm
- Mount
- Pentax KAF2
- Years
- 2001–2006
- Weight
- 520 g
- Shutter
- 30s – 1/6000s
- Meter
- ttl-6-segment-multi-pattern
The Pentax MZ-S (2001) is Pentax's final professional 35mm film SLR. Distinctive **15°-tilted top plate** (intended to put control dials at a more ergonomic angle for the photographer's eye), magnesium body, 6-point AF, 6-segment matrix metering, **1/6000s shutter** with 1/180s flash sync, full PASM. Pentax KAF2 mount. The MZ-S succeeded the PZ-1p as Pentax's flagship.
Reference
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Before you buy used
- **Battery contacts** corrode.
- **AF accuracy** — verify.
- **Light seals** — replace.
- **LCD bleed** on top-plate display.
- Service: Eric Hendrickson and Pentax-forums-recommended specialists.
About this camera
Pentax's last professional 35mm film SLR. 15°-tilted top plate, magnesium body, 1/6000s shutter, 1/180s flash sync.
Key Specs
Frequently asked questions
- What film does the Pentax MZ-S use?
- The Pentax MZ-S shoots 35mm film.
- What battery does the Pentax MZ-S take?
- The Pentax MZ-S uses a 2x CR2 battery.
- What lens mount does the Pentax MZ-S have?
- The Pentax MZ-S uses the Pentax KAF2 mount.
- What shutter speeds does the Pentax MZ-S offer?
- The Pentax MZ-S's shutter speeds range from 30s to 1/6000s.
- What light meter does the Pentax MZ-S use?
- The Pentax MZ-S meters with ttl-6-segment-multi-pattern.