{"product_id":"pentax-mz-50-35mm-slr-w-smc-pentax-fa-28-90mm-lens-serial-1375093","title":"Pentax MZ-50 35mm SLR w\/ SMC Pentax FA 28-90mm lens (serial 1375093)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal released in 1997, the Pentax MZ-50 is a full-featured autofocus 35mm SLR with point-and-shoot simplicity in its automatic mode. It's an excellent choice for a beginner in film photography who wants a camera that won't hold them back as their skills improve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the absolute beginner this camera offers something called the 'Green Operation Mode' (a green smiley face) where the camera operates as a pure point-and-shoot, taking care of all the decisions for you. In addition there are dedicated automatic modes for: portrait; landscape; close-up\/macro; and action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you need more creative control, the camera also offers conventional aperture-priority and shutter-priority auto-exposure modes as well as a full manual mode. In addition it lets you override the DX code and manually set the film ISO (handy for shooting expired film or if you bulk load your own film cassettes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included lens is a versatile SMC Pentax-FA 1:3.5-5.6 28-90mm zoom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBattery info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis camera requires two CR2 batteries (available as an option). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBattery life estimates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsing 24-exposure film rolls at 20°C \/68°F\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral existing light photography: about 100 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash photography (using flash 50% of the times): about 25 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash photography (using flash 100% of the times): about 12 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb exposure time: about 8 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsing 24-exposure film rolls at - 10°C\/ 14° F\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral existing light photography: about 30 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash photography (using flash 50% of the times): about 15 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlash photography (using flash 100% of the times): about 7 rolls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulb exposure time: about 2 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe tested the camera and all its modes with batteries and film installed (we did not process the film) and everything is working correctly. We also verified all shutter speeds show very good accuracy and travel symmetry. The included lens is good condition as well. The camera is in very good cosmetic condition (see photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/pentax_pdf\/pentax_mz-50.pdf\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.cameramanuals.org\/pentax_pdf\/pentax_mz-50.pdf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the last two pages of the manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExample photos\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are some other photos people have taken with the included SMC Pentax-FA 28-90mm lens (the specific Pentax camera models vary but they will have a negligible difference): \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lomography.com\/lenses\/12995-pentax-28-90-1-3-5-5-6-smc-pentax-fa\/photos\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.lomography.com\/lenses\/12995-pentax-28-90-1-3-5-5-6-smc-pentax-fa\/photos\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGuarantee and returns\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis used camera has a full 30-day guarantee. Damage caused by misuse or abuse is not covered by our guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe accept returns within 30 days provided the camera and all accessories are in the same condition as when you received them. Consumables (batteries and film) cannot be returned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca title=\"Shipping, Pickups, Returns, and Guarantee Policies\" href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003epolicy page\u003c\/a\u003e for more details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pentax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51338745774368,"sku":"NWP-SLR-PENTAXMZ50-20260312","price":118.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/4401\/3398\/files\/pentax_MZ50_35mm_SLR_camera_serial_1375093_PH_20260312_8.jpg?v=1773344430","url":"https:\/\/www.newwavepool.ca\/products\/pentax-mz-50-35mm-slr-w-smc-pentax-fa-28-90mm-lens-serial-1375093","provider":"New Wave Pool","version":"1.0","type":"link"}