Hi all again,
Here is the rest of the release, features and specs. I
don't think anything have changed from what we have seen so
far.
Here we go again;
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Features
1. Operation dial slanted to the photographer, at the top
of the body
---It's totally unique design which improves, while
---fulfilling many features, operational feeling and
---visibility.
2. Hyper Operating System shifting exposure modes in a
moment
3. Newly developed six-point AF sensor
4. Highly evaluated six-area exposure sensor
5. Shutter mechanism with highest 1/6000 and 1/180 flash sync
6. Focus lock which considers mobility
7. Data printing system
8. 19 custom functions
9. Durable magnesium alloy diecast exterior
10. Accessory system including flash and battery grip
developed along with the body
Specifications (for reference)
*Note that this is not final specification;
Type:
Multi Mode TTL Auto Exposure AF 35mm SLR with
built-in TTL Flash
Film Size:
24x36mm
Lens Mount:
Pentax KAF2 Mount (KAF, KA and K acceptable) with
mounting sign light-up
Auto Fucus:
System: SAFOX VII six-point AF
Capability: EV-1 to 18 (ISO100, f1.4 lens)
Modes: AF single, AF servo, and Manual
Applicable lens: KAF2 and KAF (AF adaptor allows KA
and K lenses to AF)
Movement Prediction: Yes (AF servo mode)
Focus Lock: Yes
Focus Points Shift: Auto, Lock and Select modes
Shutter:
Type: Electrically controlled vertical focal plane
Speed: Programme and Av--1/6000 to 30 sec
Tv and Manual---1/6000 to 30 sec (1/2 EV
steps) and Bulb
X sync---1/180 to 30 sec and Bulb
Drive Modes:
Single frame, Continuous, Multi exposure and Self
Timer (12 sec and 2 sec)
Power Zoom:
Type: Applicable to dedicated KAF2 lenses
Functions: Manual zooming
Focusing with zoom ring operation
Retracting with switching off
Metering:
Type: TTL open aperture six-point metering
Capability: EV 0 to 21 (ISO100, f1.4 lens)
Modes: Centre-weighted, multi points, spot
Exposure Modes:
Programme, Av, Tv, Manual/Bulb
(Programme with flash sync applicable)
Compensation: +-3 EV (1/2 EV steps)
AE Lock: Enabled
Film Sensibility: DX(ISO 25-5000), Manual (ISO 6-6400,
1/3 EX steps)
Auto Bracketing: +-1/2 or +-1 EV steps
3, 2 or 5 frames
Finder:
Type: Fixed Glass Prism Finder
Screen: Natural Bright Matte (Interchangeable)
Diopter: -2.5 to +1.5m-1
Area: 92% x 92%
Magnification: 0.75x (50/1.4 at infinity, -1m-1)
Inside signs: Tv, Av, Exposure compensation mark,
exposure bar graph, focusing sign,
flash info, AE lock, AF point(s), AF
frame
Bult-in Flash:
Type: Retractable electronically controlled TTL
auto flash
GN: 12 (ISO100)
Angle: Covers 24mm lens
Sync:
Shoe: X, hot shoe
Speed: 1/180 or lower
Drive:
Auto Loading
(Re)Winding: Automatic
FPS: 2.5
Rewinding in between: Enabled
LCD Signs:
Film, Loading error, Frames, (Re)Winding, ISO,
Exposure mode, Tv, Av, Flash fill-in, Flash alert,
Red eye reduction, Flash charge, Wireless, High
speed, Data printing, Pentax functions, Battery
alert, PCV beeps
Data Printing:
Location: Between perforation over the frame
Data: 0(zero) frame (Film number, ISO, Printing
configuration)
Each frame (Exposure mode, Metering mode, Tv,
Av, Exposure compensation,
AEB(with auto bracketing only))
Date Printing:
Type: Quartz controlled LCD digital calendar watch
(auto configuration till year 2049)
Modes, YMD, DHM, no printing
Battery:
CR2 x 2
Pentax Functions:
1. PCV beeps
2. Programme line
3. Auto Bracketing frames
4. Auto Bracketing order
5. Metering points weight according to AF points
6. AE lock with AF button
7. Film sensibility check with loading
8. AF points back-up
9. Release lock before charging flash
10. Built-in flash configuration with wireless mode
11. Light-up button configuration with wireless mode
12. Film rewinding modes
13. Function mode when finishing a roll
14. Self timer configuration
15. Data printing density
16. Release button functions
17. Tv dial rotating order
18. Mount light-up
19. IR remote configuration
Dimension:
136.5W x 95H x 64L (mm)
Weight:
520g without battery
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I don't know why they put these specs "NOT final". It
might be because they won't sell MZ-S in Japan first. As
in the case of MZ-5n, they might sell it abroad first for
trial. Just my thought.
Sincerely,
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Take Ueda, Osaka, Japan
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://members.tripod.co.jp/hayatama/photo/
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