New MZ-S for sale on Amazon

sunny16 · 04-08-2011, 06:18 PM - **1 Like**

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Hello,

Just thought I'd share for fellow film users that I found Idaho Camera (through Amazon) is selling a brand new MZ-S for $299. I had been looking into getting this camera for quite a while and at that price, I felt it was a pretty good deal and I thought I would let others know in case you were interested. However, there's only one left (now) so... have at it.

I'm not associated with Idaho Camera or Amazon. Just a Pentax film lover.

If it's ok to have a link, this is it:
Amazon.com: Pentax MZ-S Auto Focus SLR Body: Camera & Photo

Best to all,
- Jeff

GerryL · 04-08-2011, 06:23 PM

That's a great find!
Only 1 left though...I wonder who will get this!

sunny16 · 04-08-2011, 07:01 PM

For the record, it appears someone purchased the last remaining camera at that price (just so you don't think I'm crazy if you follow the link!)

Hope you enjoy!

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-09-2011, 07:30 PM

That was a terrific deal. Too bad they sold out.

The idahocamera.com website still lists new (?) Pentax ZX-5n bodies priced at $199.95
I wonder how many of those they have left?

Chris

mccarvindh · 05-03-2011, 03:04 PM

Ok, I was the one who bought that last MZ S. Thank you so much Sunny16 for that link. For those of you who are interested the bg 10 is also available from the same seller
http://http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-BG-10-MZ-S-vertical-shooting/dp/B0000A12MI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1304459540&sr=8-6

lewkyle · 05-16-2011, 02:40 PM

nice I like this

wuzet · 05-20-2011, 06:08 PM

Originally posted by mccarvindh

Ok, I was the one who bought that last MZ S.

I bought the penultimate

Last edited by wuzet; 05-20-2011 at 06:13 PM.

whojammyflip · 02-09-2012, 12:43 AM

You'd do better in the "marketplace" section of the forum, with some photos of it. For price guidance, I see a completed listing on Ebay which fetched GBP 275 including international delivery for a nearly new and boxed model.
PENTAX MZ-S Black Body 35mm Film SLR, One Owner, NM (027075050488) | eBay

dj_saunter · 02-12-2012, 07:11 PM

DAMN! too late. I read the title and was going to buy it at that price. They often sell on ebay used for around 500$

someone

Alizarine · 02-12-2012, 08:05 PM

Originally posted by sunny16

is selling a brand new MZ-S for $299.

WANT...

Originally posted by mccarvindh

Ok, I was the one who bought that last MZ S.

Too late!! *sulks in a corner*

anyway, congratulations to your new MZ-S!

bennygoerlach · 03-14-2012, 01:39 AM

I dont know how I got so lucky, but I bought a used but very well looked after MZ-S here in Singapore last week for SG$250.. Couldn't believe my luck.

Sagi · 04-06-2012, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by Ticketty Boo

Still got mine for sale and an AF500FTZ. Both mint and am open to very good offers?

Wondering if that MZ-S is still available and what would be the price?

Todd Adamson · 04-07-2012, 10:09 AM

I'm sending one back to KEH on Monday. It's in very good shape, looks new to me. They had it rated EX+ and it was $399.

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-08-2012, 01:42 PM

Originally posted by Todd Adamson

I'm sending one back to KEH on Monday. It's in very good shape, looks new to me. They had it rated EX+ and it was $399.

They currently list another EX+ in stock for $399, and an EX for a little less.
KEH rarely lists MZ-S bodies; it's hard to believe they had three (at minimum).
I wonder where they all came from?

BTW why are you returning yours?

Chris

Todd Adamson · 04-08-2012, 03:58 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

BTW why are you returning yours?

Chris

I think the design and controls on the MZ-S are dreadful. I orderde it because of all the great things I hear about it, and I had high hopes. But for my personal style of shooting, it could not have been less appropriate. Obviously, it's a great piece of gear for some people, just not for me. More details in this thread:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-film-slrs-compact-film-cameras/180497-what-does-mz-s-feel-like.html

I come from a heavy Nikon background, which has no doubt affected how I use a camera and what I expect it to do, and to feel like, so nothing against Pentax. I just hate the MZ-S. I've been shooting a borrowed LX for the last couple of days, and it is wonderful. I fell in love with the LX almost as fast as I hated the MZ-S. For an AF film body, for me personally, the PZ-1 beats the MZ-S handily.

04-08-2011, 06:18 PM - 1 Like	#1
sunny16 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 309	New MZ-S for sale on Amazon Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Hello, Just thought I'd share for fellow film users that I found Idaho Camera (through Amazon) is selling a brand new MZ-S for $299. I had been looking into getting this camera for quite a while and at that price, I felt it was a pretty good deal and I thought I would let others know in case you were interested. However, there's only one left (now) so... have at it. I'm not associated with Idaho Camera or Amazon. Just a Pentax film lover. If it's ok to have a link, this is it: Amazon.com: Pentax MZ-S Auto Focus SLR Body: Camera & Photo Best to all, - Jeff

05-03-2011, 03:04 PM	#5
mccarvindh Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ohio, USA/ India Photos: Gallery Posts: 478	Ok, I was the one who bought that last MZ S. Thank you so much Sunny16 for that link. For those of you who are interested the bg 10 is also available from the same seller http://http://www.amazon.com/Pentax-BG-10-MZ-S-vertical-shooting/dp/B0000A12MI/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1304459540&sr=8-6 Last edited by mccarvindh; 05-03-2011 at 03:10 PM.

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04-08-2011, 06:23 PM	#2
GerryL Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 2,731	That's a great find! Only 1 left though...I wonder who will get this!

04-08-2011, 07:01 PM	#3
sunny16 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Maryland, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 309 Original Poster	For the record, it appears someone purchased the last remaining camera at that price (just so you don't think I'm crazy if you follow the link!) Hope you enjoy!

04-09-2011, 07:30 PM	#4
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	That was a terrific deal. Too bad they sold out. The idahocamera.com website still lists new (?) Pentax ZX-5n bodies priced at $199.95 I wonder how many of those they have left? Chris

05-16-2011, 02:40 PM	#6
lewkyle New Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2	nice I like this

05-20-2011, 06:08 PM	#7
wuzet Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Rzeszow / Maidstone Posts: 452	Originally posted by mccarvindh Ok, I was the one who bought that last MZ S. I bought the penultimate Last edited by wuzet; 05-20-2011 at 06:13 PM.

02-09-2012, 12:43 AM	#8
whojammyflip Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 417	You'd do better in the "marketplace" section of the forum, with some photos of it. For price guidance, I see a completed listing on Ebay which fetched GBP 275 including international delivery for a nearly new and boxed model. PENTAX MZ-S Black Body 35mm Film SLR, One Owner, NM (027075050488) \| eBay

02-12-2012, 07:11 PM	#9
dj_saunter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 209	DAMN! too late. I read the title and was going to buy it at that price. They often sell on ebay used for around 500$ someone

02-12-2012, 08:05 PM	#10
Alizarine Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manila Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,185	Originally posted by sunny16 is selling a brand new MZ-S for $299. WANT... Originally posted by mccarvindh Ok, I was the one who bought that last MZ S. Too late!! sulks in a corner anyway, congratulations to your new MZ-S!

03-14-2012, 01:39 AM	#11
bennygoerlach Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 32	I dont know how I got so lucky, but I bought a used but very well looked after MZ-S here in Singapore last week for SG$250.. Couldn't believe my luck.

04-06-2012, 01:59 PM	#12
Sagi New Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 9	Originally posted by Ticketty Boo Still got mine for sale and an AF500FTZ. Both mint and am open to very good offers? Wondering if that MZ-S is still available and what would be the price?

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04-07-2012, 10:09 AM	#13
Todd Adamson Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 722	I'm sending one back to KEH on Monday. It's in very good shape, looks new to me. They had it rated EX+ and it was $399.

04-08-2012, 01:42 PM	#14
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Originally posted by Todd Adamson I'm sending one back to KEH on Monday. It's in very good shape, looks new to me. They had it rated EX+ and it was $399. They currently list another EX+ in stock for $399, and an EX for a little less. KEH rarely lists MZ-S bodies; it's hard to believe they had three (at minimum). I wonder where they all came from? BTW why are you returning yours? Chris

04-08-2012, 03:58 PM	#15
Todd Adamson Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 722	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt BTW why are you returning yours? Chris I think the design and controls on the MZ-S are dreadful. I orderde it because of all the great things I hear about it, and I had high hopes. But for my personal style of shooting, it could not have been less appropriate. Obviously, it's a great piece of gear for some people, just not for me. More details in this thread: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-film-slrs-compact-film-cameras/180497-what-does-mz-s-feel-like.html I come from a heavy Nikon background, which has no doubt affected how I use a camera and what I expect it to do, and to feel like, so nothing against Pentax. I just hate the MZ-S. I've been shooting a borrowed LX for the last couple of days, and it is wonderful. I fell in love with the LX almost as fast as I hated the MZ-S. For an AF film body, for me personally, the PZ-1 beats the MZ-S handily.