Overview Mamiya Z Series SLRs

 

Mamiya ZE

 

The Mamiya ZE was the first and simplest SLR of the Mamiya Z series.
It had only aperture prioriuty (A-Mode) plus 2EV override and AEL metering

 

 


 

 

 

Mamiya ZE-2

 

THe ZE-2 was basically the same camera as the ZE, but had an additional manual mode (M Mode) with a shutter sped dial going from 1/1000s to 1s.
artaphot Mamiya ZE-X Winder

Mamiya ZE-X

 

The Mamyia ZE-X was the most sophisticated camera of the Z series. Not only had it an M and A mode, but also shutter priority (S Mode) and a versatile programm mode (P Mode) plus a - for its time - surprisingly capable and complex flash controller.

 

 

artaphot Mamiya ZM small  Mamiya ZM

 


The ZM basically was the successor of the ZE-2 with almost identical technical features, but a much more ergonomically designed body.
Mamiya ZF prototype

 The Mamiya ZF was a prototype with autofocus mentioned in some contemporary photo magazines. No images are availble though, and the camera remains a mystery.