Pentax's mid-range AF SLR — the PZ-10, program auto, built-in flash, KAF mount, 1991.
The Pentax PZ-10 is a 35mm autofocus film SLR from 1991, part of the Z/PZ series and related to the Z-10 sold in some markets. It was a mid-to-entry autofocus body positioned below the flagship PZ-1, aimed at amateurs wanting autofocus, automation and a built-in flash at a lower price. It uses the Pentax KAF autofocus mount and was marketed under the Pentax name.
It is a 35mm single-lens-reflex camera using the Pentax KAF autofocus mount, with through-the-lens metering and in-body autofocus. The electronically-timed focal-plane shutter reaches a top speed of 1/2000. Exposure modes include program, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and manual, along with auto-picture scene programs for common subjects. A built-in pop-up flash and motorised film advance are fitted. All operation is electronic, so the body depends on its battery to focus, meter and fire.
The PZ-10 suits beginners and casual users who want autofocus, a built-in flash and program automation for family, travel and everyday photography, while keeping aperture-priority and manual available. It accepts autofocus KAF lenses and older manual K-mount optics. It is simpler and less rapid to control than the flagship PZ bodies, matching its budget placement.
When buying used, check the foam light seals and mirror-damper foam, then the electronics. Confirm the LCD display is complete and not bleeding, autofocus works and the pop-up flash fires. Look for the perished sticky surface coating and worn plastic parts seen across the series, especially on the back and grip. Test the motorised advance, verify the exposure modes and metering, and note the camera needs a good battery to operate, so test with fresh cells.