Pentax MZ-50
Pentax MZ-50
This camera does not belong here, it is too young to be considered a vintage and was not a classic model. I have it, so it is added. It was bought in the late 1990s when digital models began to pop up, low resolution and more of a novelty. The MZ-50 can do all; see specs below. All that in a compact, lightweight body and is (relatively) easy to use. A clear and concise manual is easy to navigate.
| List number | 32914 |
| Brand | Pentax |
| Model | MZ-50 |
| Manual | Buktus |
| Value at camdex.ca | MZ-50 ZX-50 |
| Format | 35mm |
| Introduced | 1997 |
| AKA | ZX |
| Country | Japan |
| Initial price | |
| Currency | |
| Type | Compact SLR |
| Body material | Plastic |
| Mode | Auto AP / SP, Program, manual |
| Weight | 370 gr, Body only |
| Class average weight | 610 gr, Body only |
| ASA range | DX: 25-5000. Manual 6-6400. |
| Kit lens | 3.5-5.6 / 28-90 |
| Lens make | Pentax FA |
| Filter size | 58mm |
| Lens mount | Bayonet |
| Mount size | K mount |
| Aperture | |
| Shutter | Stepless. Focal plane vertical metal |
| Shutter make | |
| Light meter | CdS, TTL |
| Winder | Power winder |
| Lock | Yes |
| Speeds | B, 30sec – /2000 |
| Mirror | Auto return |
| Viewer | Fixed eye level prism |
| DOF preview | Yes |
| Exposure lock | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3EV |
| Shoe | Hot |
| External sync | No. X with adapter. |
| Sync speed | 60, 100 |
| Timer | Yes, electronic |
| Battery, original | 2 ea CR2 |
| Battery, replacement | 2 ea CR2 |
| Battery voltage | 6V |
| Integral flash | Yes |
| Other | Auto focus. Auto load. |
| Service / repair links | See camerlog.com |
| More | Auto focus. Auto load. |
