Rare Pentax Z-5p pics

mer · 12-08-2013, 10:45 PM

Before a year someone asked me for Pentax z-5p pics ( I think it was Adam the admin ) . I know I am really late but I had been extremely busy the last year ( plus health problems )

So there you go .... the extremely rare limited edition Japan only z-5p . I bought it from a Japanese lady in London for 20 british pounds ( thank you Japanese lady )

I usually use it with velvia and 55mm f/1.2 or helios 44-2 58/2 . Sometimes I use it with the DA18-55mm and the pentax DFA 50mm macro . It's a really good camera , practically the same as the z1p without the programmable custom functions .

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Lloydy · 12-09-2013, 02:37 AM

Interesting camera, we tend to ignore the great cameras from this era. The style has gone out of fashion, but they were very advanced film cameras. I love the 44-2, one of my favorites.

p38arover · 12-09-2013, 03:55 AM

I can see I'll have look around to see what's special about this camera.

manntax · 12-09-2013, 04:08 AM

Great camera .. I love and constantly use my two Z1p and truly can;t see how their 'style have gone out of fashion' - as per earlier comment - I know preferences are undisputable but still - I simple love the way this camera handles - and the only complaint I have is lack of separate AF button as in K10D is.. which I use and prefer than shutter button. Apart from that : the substantial grip , robustness of build and the smoothness with which this cameras works are simple timeless ! And with the grip the handling and the look even more improves !
I just finished a roll of Ektar yesterday in one, and another one I have to finish a roll of Velvia 50

... great to see another one still in service somewhere --manntax

Na Horuk · 12-09-2013, 06:01 AM

Cool! You should set that baby in front of a white background and take some "product photography" type shots

**blackcloudbrew** · 12-09-2013, 08:18 AM

Absolutely correct on it's similarity to the PZ-1p. Very cool.

Adam · 01-03-2014, 10:47 PM

Thanks for the pics! I've now added them to the database entry.

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12-09-2013, 02:37 AM	#2
Lloydy Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Shropshire, UK Posts: 1,114	Interesting camera, we tend to ignore the great cameras from this era. The style has gone out of fashion, but they were very advanced film cameras. I love the 44-2, one of my favorites.

12-09-2013, 03:55 AM	#3
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	I can see I'll have look around to see what's special about this camera.

12-09-2013, 04:08 AM	#4
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Great camera .. I love and constantly use my two Z1p and truly can;t see how their 'style have gone out of fashion' - as per earlier comment - I know preferences are undisputable but still - I simple love the way this camera handles - and the only complaint I have is lack of separate AF button as in K10D is.. which I use and prefer than shutter button. Apart from that : the substantial grip , robustness of build and the smoothness with which this cameras works are simple timeless ! And with the grip the handling and the look even more improves ! I just finished a roll of Ektar yesterday in one, and another one I have to finish a roll of Velvia 50 ... great to see another one still in service somewhere --manntax

12-09-2013, 06:01 AM	#5
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	Cool! You should set that baby in front of a white background and take some "product photography" type shots

12-09-2013, 08:18 AM	#6
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,461	Absolutely correct on it's similarity to the PZ-1p. Very cool.

01-03-2014, 10:47 PM	#7
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,608	Thanks for the pics! I've now added them to the database entry. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers: