Mamiya ZD

The world's first integrated digital medium format SLR

Mamiya ZD
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Mamiya
Model ZD

Key Features

SENSOR 21.3 megapixel Dalsa CCD sensor, 48x36mm format
PROCESSOR Mamiya proprietary image processing engine
AUTOFOCUS 3-point TTL phase-difference detection system
PHASE DETECTION Central cross-type sensor with 3-point selection
VIDEO None
STABILIZATION None
BURST RATE 1.2 frames per second
VIEWFINDER Fixed eye-level pentaprism, 98% coverage, 0.75x magnification
DISPLAY 2.5-inch TFT LCD, 230,000 dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Video Out (NTSC/PAL)
MEMORY CARD Single SD card slot (supports SDHC)
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy chassis with basic dust resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 300 shots per charge, Li-ion battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Mamiya ZD

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via lens ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✓ Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✗ Not Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✗ Not Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Mamiya ZD

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Mamiya ZD Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Mamiya ZD

For over a decade, we have been teaching photography following a university standard. No one does it better than us. We have a selection of courses, diplomas, graduate and post-graduate programs, as well as some of our best-selling university press publications, to guide you in the best possible way for your camera. Enroll in the fundamentals and then move to the genres you want to master.

Technical Specification

Sensor CCD
Resolution 21.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 50-400
Autofocus 3-point TTL
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 30 seconds
Burst Rate 1.2 fps
Video N/A
Stabilization None
Viewfinder Pentaprism
LCD 2.5-inch fixed
Memory Card SD
Connectivity USB 2.0
Battery Life 300 shots
Weight 1300g
Dimensions 161 x 152 x 91 mm