Pentax Z-1 Auto Focus 35mm SLR Camera

Pentax Z-1 Auto Focus 35mm SLR Camera

with original Pentax 28-80mm power zoom lens

Arguably the most underrated Pentax AF SLR ever released. It is a sturdy, reliable, pro-standard camera with excellent ergonomics. Winner of the coveted Japanese Camera Grand Prix award in 1992.

The camera is fully functional but will need a new battery. It has been a much loved camera for many years.

On offer is the camera body with the original kit lens, the Pentax 28-80mm power zoom. The original user manual is also included. See below for detailed specifications.

Pentax Z-1  body     (US Name: PZ-1)

General

Lens Mount                                 K_AF2 ,  compatible with all previous K-mount lenses

AF System sensitivity                   -1 ~ 18 EV

Self-Timer                                  12 / 2 seconds

Additional Features                      DOF-preview, multiple exposures, 18 custom functions

Width x Height x Depth                 152 x 95.5 x 74 mm

Weight                                       650 g

Exposure System

Exposure Modes                          Av, Tv, P, HyP, HyM, M

Metering Modes with
K and M Lenses                           centre-weighted, spot

Metering Modes with
A, F, and FA Lenses                     8-segment, centre-weighted, spot

Exposure Compensation (Step)       +/-4 (1/3 or 1/2 EV steps)

Exposure Lock                             yes

Auto Bracketing                           yes

Multiple Exposure                         yes

Exposure Meter Range                  0 ~ 20 EV

ISO Speed range                         6 ~ 6400 ASA

Shutter

Construction                               electronic (vertical-run)

Shutter Speeds                           Stepless 30 ~ 1/8000; B

Viewfinder

Magnification [Coverage]               0.8 x [92%]

                                                Interchangeable focussing screens

Power Source

Batteries                                    6 Volt 2CR5

Film Transport

Built-In Winder                            3 frames/second

Flash Operation

Flash Automation                         TTL, P, S

Synchronization Speed(s)              1/250 ~ 30, B

Flash sync on 1st or 2nd curtain     yes

Built-In Flash

Guide Number (GN)                       14

Coverage (lens' focal length)          35 mm

AF Assist                                    yes

Lens SMC PENTAX-FA 28-80mm  AF, Power Zoom

Optical Formula                           8 elements in 8 groups

Aperture Range                           f/3.5 (4.7) ~ f/22 (32)

Number of Aperture Blades            8

Minimum Focusing Distance           0.4 m

Filter Diameter                            58 mm

Power-Zoom Features                  auto-lens retract, image-size tracking, power zoom, zoom clip, zoom effect