Pentax MZ-5N/ZX-5N

MZ-5N/ZX-5N
Year introduced 1997	Mount KAF2	Meter range 0 - 21 EV	Meter pattern m c s
ISO range 6 - 6400	DX ISO range 25 - 5000	Exposure modes P, Av, Tv, M, B	Exposure compensation +/-3 EV
Exposure lock Yes	Shutter speeds (auto) 30 - 1/2000s	Shutter speeds (manual) 2 - 1/2000s	Shutter speeds (mechanical) None
Self timer Yes	Mirror lock-up No	Auto bracketing Yes	Multiple exposures Yes
Winder Built-in 2 fps	Built-in flash Yes, GN 11	TTL flash Yes	P-TTL flash No
Sync speed 1/125s	Flash exposure comp No	Autofocus Yes (3 points)	Autofocus sensitivity -1 - 18 EV
Power zoom Yes, limited	Viewfinder 0.8x, 92%	Viewfinder type Pentaprism	Diopter correction Yes
Exchangeable screen No	Depth of field preview Yes	Image size 24 x 36 mm	Panorama format Yes, 13 x 36 mm
Battery 2 x CR2	Battery grip/pack Grip FG, 4x AA	Size (W x H x D) 135 x 90 x 61.5 mm	Weight 410 g
Comment Extra flash functions: Contrast control

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Hands-On Comparison MZ-5n vs MZ-L(6) vs MZ-S

[Zivelot]

I love this camera because it has a traditional look and command interface. Very stylish and it has everything in it for being a modern AF camera. 1/2000 sec shutter speed might sometimes be slow, but then you need MZ-3 for a bit more $$$. (Experience shows that most of the time you can get away with the shutter speed provided by an MZ-5n).
Also worth mentioning if you have a bigger hand than average you'll need the FG battery grip for better handling. The grip is also good for saving some money (uses 4 AAs instead of the pricey CR2s).