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| | Review Date: July 22, 2016 | Recommended | Price: $420.00
| Rating: 9 |
| Pros: | High speed shutter, Handling | | Cons: | weight, price | |
The camera is really a Tank. 
Because of itīs Weight I did not often use the Camera (because I have a K-3 also, and both weigh about the same), but itīs a really nice camera.
Handling is incredible. ergonimics are much better then on my K-3 ( , bad evolution)
If you hold the camera you feel like a VIP-photograph, because the Camera looks very professionell.
And it is: The high speed shutter is like on my K-3 (1/8000). and the ISO Range is impressive.
If you find films with ISO100 or lower, get it and you will get really the same high Image Quality like with K-3. All the other details you can see on Top.
I will post some Pictures later, because I have to scan some  .
You can use all your old Pentax Lenses from K - FA Mount without any Problem (I never had, and I have had a lot of lenses).
The Camera must not hide from K-3 or K-1.
If you love Film SLR, Thatīs the one to get. (And if you want to use Panorama itīs the Z-5p).
The Price is much high you think?
I donīt think so. Iīm a collector for Pentax K series cameras and the camera is really hard to find in perfect condition.
The camera was produced for the Japan market only just for 1 year!!! So itīs like a special edition of the Z-1 (has the same Qualifications and is cheaper).
So my overall rating is 9 because of the weight and the price (It was for a mint looking and top working copy). The Quality is perfect. Weather sealing would be great.
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