Pentax PZ-10 35mm SLR w/ Sigma 28-105mm f2.8-4 lens (serial 5708409)
Pentax PZ-10 35mm SLR w/ Sigma 28-105mm f2.8-4 lens (serial 5708409)
Released in 1991, the Pentax PZ-10 is a simple but very capable autofocus 35mm SLR camera. The camera has an 'auto-everything' program mode, a metered manual mode, and something called 'hyper-manual' (a manual mode that can select the appropriate shutter speed with the press of a button). The included lens is a very flexible Sigma aspherical 28-105mm F2.8-4 (12 elements in 10 groups).
The PZ-10 is compatible with most Pentax K-mount style lenses (KAF2, KAF, KA, and K varieties).
This camera uses a pentamirror rather than a conventional pentaprism. This means the image in the viewfinder isn't quite as bright but it makes the camera noticeably lighter (a pentaprism is a fairly substantial piece of glass).
This camera requires two CR2 batteries (available as an option).
Condition notes
The camera and lens are in very good cosmetic condition (see photos) Our testing found the camera's auto exposure accuracy is excellent and its shutter speeds are show very good accuracy over the entire range except the 1/2000 speed is a bit slow.
Manual
https://www.cameramanuals.org/pentax_pdf/pentax_pz-10.pdf
Specifications
- Type: TTL AE/AF35mm SLR with built-in TTL auto flash.
- Format: 24X36mm.
- Film: 35mm cartridge film. DX-coded film with ISO 25-5000: non-DX coded films are set to ISO 100.
- Exposure modes: Programmed AE and Metered Manual.
- Shutter: Electronically controlled vertical-run focal-plane shutter. Programmed AE from 1/2000 to 4 sec. (stepless) and Metered Manual from 1/2000 to 1 sec., bulb. Electromagnetic release, shutter lock with Main Switch off.
- Lens mount: Pentax Bayonet KAF2-Mount (K-mount with AF coupler, lens information contacts and power contacts)
- Lens: kAF2-and kAF-mount lens,
- Focusing System: KA-and K-mount lens (autofocus is possible with AF adapter); Pentax TTL phase matching autofocus system, Usable illumination range : EV1 to EV18 (with f/1.4 lens at IS0100)
- Power zoom: 3-speed power zoom, Zoom Clip Mode, Image Size Tracking Mode.
- Viewfinder: Penta-mirror finder, Aspheric-micro-matte focusing screen. Field of view: 91%, magnification: 0.77 Viewfinder LED indication: X(50mm,oo), ---1 diopter eyepiece. Focus information : in-focus (green lamp is lit), front focus and back focus signals and unable-to-focus indicator (green lamp blinks). Exposure information : programmed AE: [ P ] display, out-of-metering range : [ P ] blinking, Exposure compensation : [ + ], [ - ] display, Metered Manual mode : [ + ],
- External LCD indication: [ O ],[ - ] display, [ + ] is overexposure, [ O ] is correct exposure, [ - ] is under-exposure, out-of-metering range: [ + ],[ - ] blinking, Flash charge completion, flash-recommended display or inappropriate lens warning : blinking. Focus mode, exposure mode, shutter speed, flash recommendation, low-light warning, charge completion, inappropriate lens warning, exposure counter, film loading/winding/rewinding, film loading error, self-timer, low battery warning, exposure compensation indication, Zoom Clip and Image Size Tracking Mode.
- Self-timer: Electronically controlled type with delay time of approx. 12 sec. Start by shutter release button, Cancellation after activation is possible. Operation confirmation by beeping sound.
- Mirror: Swing-up-type instant-return with AF secondary mirror.
- Film loading: Auto loading, Closing the back cover will automatically wind film to first frame.
- Film advance/rewind: Automatic winding/rewinding, auto rewinding starts at end of roll. Auto stop upon completion of rewinding. Rewinding time: approx. 15 sec. with 24-exposure film. Film rewinding/completion of rewinding displayed by LCD.Auxiliary rewind button will rewind film in mid-roll.
- Exposure control: TTL multi(6)-segment metering by SPD cell. Metering range from EVI to EV21 at IS0100 with 50mm f/1.4 lens. Spot metering in Metered Manual Mode.
- Built-in flash: Retractable TTL Auto Flash (RTF), Guide number: 12 (ISO 100 in meters). Covers angle of view for 35mm wide-angle lens. Sync speed: automatically switches to 1/100 sec., Daylight sync flash, slow speed sync flash in Metered Manual Mode.
- Flash sync: Via hot shoe with X-contact which couples with Pentax dedicated auto flash units.
- Power source: One 6V lithium battery (2CR5)
- Back cover: Interchangeable for accepting Data Back Fc
- Dimensions: 146.0 (W) X92.5 (H)X66.5(D) (5.7"X3.6"X2.6")
- Weight: 490 grams (17.3 oz.) without battery