Pentax Z-1p/PZ-1p

Z-1p/PZ-1p
Year introduced 1994	Mount KAF2	Meter range 0 - 21 EV	Meter pattern m c s
ISO range 6 - 6400	DX ISO range 25 - 5000	Exposure modes HyP, Av, Tv, HyM, X, B	Exposure compensation +/-4 EV
Exposure lock Yes	Shutter speeds (auto) 30 - 1/8000s	Shutter speeds (manual) 30 - 1/8000s	Shutter speeds (mechanical) None
Self timer Yes	Mirror lock-up No	Auto bracketing Yes	Multiple exposures Yes
Winder Built-in 4 fps	Built-in flash Yes, GN 14	TTL flash Yes	P-TTL flash No
Sync speed 1/250s	Flash exposure comp Yes	Autofocus Yes (1 point)	Autofocus sensitivity -1 - 18 EV
Power zoom Yes, extended	Viewfinder 0.8x, 92%	Viewfinder type Pentaprism	Diopter correction Yes
Exchangeable screen Yes	Depth of field preview Yes	Image size 24 x 36 mm	Panorama format Yes, 13 x 36 mm
Battery 2CR5	Battery grip/pack No	Size (W x H x D) 152 x 95.5 x 74 mm	Weight 650 g
Comment Program modes: Normal, Action, Depth of field, MTF. Extra flash function: Contrast control

[Elton]

A great SLR indeed! Lots of innovative features for its time and really great ergonomics.

My big question is, why couldn't they fit the PZ-1p's 1/8000s / 1/250s sync shutter into one of the new dSLRS?

[netrex]

I had the K10D and a few lenses that fit fullframe sensors as well, so it fit well when I wanted a film SLR as well.

This camera has great ergonomics and great specs all around. Definitely a good camera, one that I would gladly recommend to others.

[K-9]

IMO, the best Pentax AF SLR. Fits like a glove in your hand, there isn't a better body for handling in their entire history, DSLR's included. No need for a battery grip with the chunky grip already there. Specs are awesome with many things better than the MZ-S (flash sync speed, shutter speed, fps, exp. compensation, built-in flash GN), and also includes things the MZ-S never got, like panorama capability and flash exp. compensation (love this feature). Well built and little problems over years of owning this. An absolute must if you want the best AF Pentax film camera.

[lpfonseca]

Just love this camera. It's the reason I still use film.
Just had a FA 20 and wiiiiiiide angles.
Just wish I had a manual in english. The german is so hard to understand.
Regards,
Luis