Pentax's updated flagship AF SLR (Z-1p in Europe) — the PZ-1p, hyper controls, 1/8000, KAF mount, 1994.
The Pentax PZ-1p is a 35mm autofocus film SLR from 1994 and is the North American designation for the revised flagship sold elsewhere as the Z-1p. It was the updated top model of the Z/PZ series, refining the autofocus and control system while keeping its advanced-amateur to semi-professional positioning. It uses the Pentax KAF autofocus mount and was sold 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 vertical focal-plane shutter reaches a top speed of 1/8000 with flash sync at 1/250. Exposure modes include program, aperture-priority, shutter-priority and manual, with the hyper-program and hyper-manual twin-dial system for quick program shift and instant manual override. Metering includes multi-segment and centre-weighted options. The camera has motorised film advance and is fully electronic and battery-dependent.
The PZ-1p suits enthusiasts and professionals wanting a fast, flexible autofocus body with a broad shutter range and rapid twin-dial control for portraits, travel and assignment work. It accepts power-zoom KAF lenses and the wider K-mount range in manual focus. As the twin of the Z-1p it matches that body's capability, size and dependence on electronics.
For a used example, check the foam light seals and mirror-damper foam, then the electronics. Confirm the LCD displays are intact and not bleeding, the autofocus and twin dials respond, and metering works. This generation commonly develops a perished sticky surface coating and worn plastic parts, so inspect the body and film back. Test the motorised advance, verify all exposure modes, and remember the camera cannot fire or meter without a good battery.