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MZ-S

General Description

The following custom functions are available:

  1. Beep on/off
  2. Program P/PA/PD/MTF program
  3. Number of exposures in auto-bracketing 2 / 3 /5
  4. Sequence of auto-bracketing 0,+,- / -,0,+ / +,0,-
  5. Metering at focussing or by release
  6. AF key only focussing or metering and focussing
  7. DX code or manual setting of ISO
  8. Autmatic choose of neighboured AF field or not
  9. Shutter operation when flash not fully sharged: fire or not fire
  10. Built in flash as flash or as steering unit for cableless flash
  11. Function of light up key: normal / test flash light / adjustment flash light
  12. Film rewind: full rewind / leaves film leader out / leaves film leader out and mid roll change
  13. Film rewind at the end of the film: automatic / manually triggered
  14. Self shutter release time: 12 seconds normal / 2 seconds with mirror lock up
  15. Intension of data imprinting: auto (ISO) / low / middle / high
  16. By half pressed shutter: Focussing / no focussing (Focussing only with AF key)
  17. Rotation direction of wheel: value increases clockwise roation / value decreases clockwise
  18. Lens button help light when change key pressed: yes / no
  19. Shutter release time with IR-remote control: 3 seconds / immediately

The MZ-S itself does not feature an infra-red remote release, but its dedicated battery pack BG-10 does.

Product Variations
Exact NameMZ-SMZ-S
Colorblacksilver-black
Years of Production2001 ~ 20052001 ~ 2005
Availabilityused, several times a monthused, once in several years
Sales Variations
Catalog Number013850504801396
Sold with Case

Technical Specifications

General
Lens MountKAF2
AF System (sensitivity)SAFOX VII (-1 ~ 18 EV)
AF with supersonic lensesno
Power-Zoom Featuresauto-lens retract, power zoom
Self-Timer12 seconds
Cable Releasecable-release CS105/CS130
Additional FeaturesDOF-preview, 2-second mirror pre-fire, multiple exposures,
19 custom functions
Width x Height x Depth136.5 x 95 x 64 mm
Weight520 g
Exposure System
Exposure ModesAv, HyM, M, Tv
Metering Modes with
K and M Lenses
center-weighted, spot
Metering Modes with
A, F, and FA Lenses
6-segment, center-weighted, spot
Meter MaterialSPD
Exposure Compensation (Step)+/-3 (1/2 EV steps)
Exposure Lockyes
Meter Range0 ~ 21 EV
Manual Film ISO Speed6 ~ 6400 ASA
DX Film ISO Speed25 ~ 5000 ASA
Shutter
Constructionelectronic (vertical-run)
Materialmetal
Shutter Speeds30 ~ 1/6000, B
Mechanical Speeds
Viewfinder
Magnification [Coverage]0.75 x [92%]
Shutter-Speed IndicationLED
Aperture IndicationLED
Interchangeable Screensyes
Power Source
Batteries2 x CR2
OptionalBattery Grip BG-10
Film Transport
Built-In Winder2.5 frames/second
Flash Operation
Command Protocol(s)analog, digital
Flash AutomationW, HS, P-TTL, TTL, P, S
Synchronization Speed(s)1/180 ~ 30, B
Built-In Flash
Guide Number (GN) 12
Coverage (35mm equivalent)24 mm
Auto Pop-Upno
Red-Eye Reductionyes
AF Assistyes
Accessories
Fitting Case(s)soft case: CF-10