Pentax Z-5p

lonerider41life · 12-29-2019, 03:54 AM

Hello.
I bought this camera under 10 USD, from a flea market (I don't know if working). Have someone any info for this camera? User manual from somewhere or for anything like that? Thank you.

**Shedking** · 12-29-2019, 05:41 AM

Originally posted by lonerider41life

Hello.
I bought this camera under 10 USD, from a flea market (I don't know if working). Have someone any info for this camera? User manual from somewhere or for anything like that? Thank you.

If it is working, then you have a bargain. Pentax Z-5p - Pentax Autofocus Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications

The Z5-p is an underrated model in the Pentax film-era line-up. It has screwdrive autofocus, a shutter that goes up to 1/8000th and a high flash sync speed of 1/250th. It also features a panorama mode that you access by sliding a lever on the back.

Getting a manual is difficult. I believe the camera was originally intended for the Japan market only. The manual can be found on the Internet, but is in Japanese. That said, the controls and program are like an early version of a Pentax DSLR, especially in the Hyperprogram mode. It isn't too hard to figure out.

You will need to find 2CR5 batteries for the camera and drive. There is a separate battery for the data back. I can't remember which size you will need but the correct type should be engraved on the inside of the camera.

Pentax Z 1991-2000 - www.pentax-slr.com has more info.

lonerider41life · 12-29-2019, 06:01 AM

Thank you for infos. I found the manual (in JP, I think) for Pentax Z-5 (I suppose the same camera). Yes the Z-5p only for JP. Need to buy 2CR5 battery and try to start. Camera is very dirty, I hope still work. Thank you, again.

George.

**sergysergy** · 12-29-2019, 06:15 AM

That is a very nice camera! great deal!!!

lonerider41life · 12-29-2019, 06:39 AM

Originally posted by sergysergy

That is a very nice camera! great deal!!!

I hope it still work..., will buy 2CR5 battery tomorrow...

**UncleVanya** · 12-29-2019, 07:38 AM

Good luck!

**Shedking** · 12-29-2019, 02:03 PM

The Z5-p shares many of the features of the earlier Z1. The English manual for the Z1 is available here: http://www.photon.me.uk/matt/cameras/pentax/Pentax-Z1.pdf

Hopefully you will be able to spot the similarities and differences.

**tonyzoc** · 12-30-2019, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Shedking

The Z5-p shares many of the features of the earlier Z1. The English manual for the Z1 is available here: http://www.photon.me.uk/matt/cameras/pentax/Pentax-Z1.pdf

Hopefully you will be able to spot the similarities and differences.

I have a Z-5p I got from a Japanese seller on eBay. I think I paid $65 plus $17 shipping. Mine works well but this is some degradation on the prism...I see two lines, one on each side outside of the viewing area...so it doesn't interfere with use. Also, the usual crack in the base near the battery door. After getting this camera I absolutely loved shooting with it. I've since purchased a Z-1 and a PZ-1p. While I have a nice MZ-3, I much rather shoot with the Z cameras...the 2 dial controls are a brilliant design.
Common issues I'm seeing on these are broken pop-up flash (cause by breakage of spring post), cracks or chips on the base near the battery door, prism degradation and viewfinder LEDs background too bright, and there are motor issues I hear but haven't experienced.

Hope it works.

**UncleVanya** · 12-30-2019, 08:17 AM

Is that a Pentamirror or Pentaprism viewfinder?

**Shedking** · 12-30-2019, 10:19 AM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Is that a Pentamirror or Pentaprism viewfinder?

I suspect the Z5-p has a pentaprism.

The Z10 was one of the first (if not the first) Pentax to use a pentamirror. The K-mount page gives its magnification as 0.77x, but the Z5-p is listed as 0.80x, suggesting that a pentaprism was used in the premium cameras.

Z/PZ-Series Film Bodies | The K-Mount Page

**tonyzoc** · 12-30-2019, 07:25 PM

Originally posted by Shedking

I suspect the Z5-p has a pentaprism.

The Z10 was one of the first (if not the first) Pentax to use a pentamirror. The K-mount page gives its magnification as 0.77x, but the Z5-p is listed as 0.80x, suggesting that a pentaprism was used in the premium cameras.

Z/PZ-Series Film Bodies | The K-Mount Page

I think it's a pentaprism too. I have a PZ-1 with similar degredation patterns. It not like the type you usually see...like in ES or ESII...the dark line through the middle. There look like floaters, whiteish, on the sides outside the image area. I don't know what causes it. I bought a couple of parts PZ-1s and one actually works except the flash doesn't stay down. I swapped the top plate out for one I had with a small dent in the side. When I get a chance I'm going to take the top off again and if I can't fix the flash, I might disassemble the prism area and see how it held in place. Maybe it's a tape mark or something.

**tonyzoc** · 01-02-2020, 07:06 PM

Regarding the Z-5p...does it have a LED backlight. On the Z-1 and Z-1p the backlight turns on by pressing the 2 buttons simultaneously on the back...spot AF and Exp comp. On the Z-5p it doesn't work. Seems odd because even lesser model SFs had a backlight.

lonerider41life · 01-04-2020, 11:45 AM

The camera is broken. Dissasembled it, the circuits are highly oxidized, cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, still doesn't work. Lens is dirty, but OK.

womble · 01-06-2020, 03:51 AM

Originally posted by lonerider41life

The camera is broken. Dissasembled it, the circuits are highly oxidized, cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, still doesn't work. Lens is dirty, but OK.

That's a shame. Sorry to hear that. K.

12-29-2019, 03:54 AM	#1
lonerider41life Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Alba Iulia, AB Posts: 41	Pentax Z-5p Hello. I bought this camera under 10 USD, from a flea market (I don't know if working). Have someone any info for this camera? User manual from somewhere or for anything like that? Thank you.

12-29-2019, 06:39 AM	#5
lonerider41life Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Alba Iulia, AB Posts: 41 Original Poster	Pentax Z-5p Originally posted by sergysergy That is a very nice camera! great deal!!! I hope it still work..., will buy 2CR5 battery tomorrow...

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12-29-2019, 05:41 AM	#2
Shedking Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Silverstone Photos: Gallery Posts: 331	Originally posted by lonerider41life Hello. I bought this camera under 10 USD, from a flea market (I don't know if working). Have someone any info for this camera? User manual from somewhere or for anything like that? Thank you. If it is working, then you have a bargain. Pentax Z-5p - Pentax Autofocus Film SLRs - Pentax Camera Reviews and Specifications The Z5-p is an underrated model in the Pentax film-era line-up. It has screwdrive autofocus, a shutter that goes up to 1/8000th and a high flash sync speed of 1/250th. It also features a panorama mode that you access by sliding a lever on the back. Getting a manual is difficult. I believe the camera was originally intended for the Japan market only. The manual can be found on the Internet, but is in Japanese. That said, the controls and program are like an early version of a Pentax DSLR, especially in the Hyperprogram mode. It isn't too hard to figure out. You will need to find 2CR5 batteries for the camera and drive. There is a separate battery for the data back. I can't remember which size you will need but the correct type should be engraved on the inside of the camera. Pentax Z 1991-2000 - www.pentax-slr.com has more info.

12-29-2019, 06:01 AM	#3
lonerider41life Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Alba Iulia, AB Posts: 41 Original Poster	Thank you for infos. I found the manual (in JP, I think) for Pentax Z-5 (I suppose the same camera). Yes the Z-5p only for JP. Need to buy 2CR5 battery and try to start. Camera is very dirty, I hope still work. Thank you, again. George.

12-29-2019, 06:15 AM	#4
sergysergy Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,171	That is a very nice camera! great deal!!!

12-29-2019, 07:38 AM	#6
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Good luck!

12-29-2019, 02:03 PM	#7
Shedking Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Silverstone Photos: Gallery Posts: 331	The Z5-p shares many of the features of the earlier Z1. The English manual for the Z1 is available here: http://www.photon.me.uk/matt/cameras/pentax/Pentax-Z1.pdf Hopefully you will be able to spot the similarities and differences.

12-30-2019, 08:13 AM	#8
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Originally posted by Shedking The Z5-p shares many of the features of the earlier Z1. The English manual for the Z1 is available here: http://www.photon.me.uk/matt/cameras/pentax/Pentax-Z1.pdf Hopefully you will be able to spot the similarities and differences. I have a Z-5p I got from a Japanese seller on eBay. I think I paid $65 plus $17 shipping. Mine works well but this is some degradation on the prism...I see two lines, one on each side outside of the viewing area...so it doesn't interfere with use. Also, the usual crack in the base near the battery door. After getting this camera I absolutely loved shooting with it. I've since purchased a Z-1 and a PZ-1p. While I have a nice MZ-3, I much rather shoot with the Z cameras...the 2 dial controls are a brilliant design. Common issues I'm seeing on these are broken pop-up flash (cause by breakage of spring post), cracks or chips on the base near the battery door, prism degradation and viewfinder LEDs background too bright, and there are motor issues I hear but haven't experienced. Hope it works.

12-30-2019, 08:17 AM	#9
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,404	Is that a Pentamirror or Pentaprism viewfinder?

12-30-2019, 10:19 AM	#10
Shedking Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Silverstone Photos: Gallery Posts: 331	Originally posted by UncleVanya Is that a Pentamirror or Pentaprism viewfinder? I suspect the Z5-p has a pentaprism. The Z10 was one of the first (if not the first) Pentax to use a pentamirror. The K-mount page gives its magnification as 0.77x, but the Z5-p is listed as 0.80x, suggesting that a pentaprism was used in the premium cameras. Z/PZ-Series Film Bodies \| The K-Mount Page

12-30-2019, 07:25 PM	#11
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Originally posted by Shedking I suspect the Z5-p has a pentaprism. The Z10 was one of the first (if not the first) Pentax to use a pentamirror. The K-mount page gives its magnification as 0.77x, but the Z5-p is listed as 0.80x, suggesting that a pentaprism was used in the premium cameras. Z/PZ-Series Film Bodies \| The K-Mount Page I think it's a pentaprism too. I have a PZ-1 with similar degredation patterns. It not like the type you usually see...like in ES or ESII...the dark line through the middle. There look like floaters, whiteish, on the sides outside the image area. I don't know what causes it. I bought a couple of parts PZ-1s and one actually works except the flash doesn't stay down. I swapped the top plate out for one I had with a small dent in the side. When I get a chance I'm going to take the top off again and if I can't fix the flash, I might disassemble the prism area and see how it held in place. Maybe it's a tape mark or something.

01-02-2020, 07:06 PM	#12
tonyzoc Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2018 Posts: 992	Regarding the Z-5p...does it have a LED backlight. On the Z-1 and Z-1p the backlight turns on by pressing the 2 buttons simultaneously on the back...spot AF and Exp comp. On the Z-5p it doesn't work. Seems odd because even lesser model SFs had a backlight.

01-04-2020, 11:45 AM	#13
lonerider41life Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Alba Iulia, AB Posts: 41 Original Poster	The camera is broken. Dissasembled it, the circuits are highly oxidized, cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, still doesn't work. Lens is dirty, but OK.

01-06-2020, 03:51 AM	#14
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	Originally posted by lonerider41life The camera is broken. Dissasembled it, the circuits are highly oxidized, cleaned with isopropyl alcohol, still doesn't work. Lens is dirty, but OK. That's a shame. Sorry to hear that. K.