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The Mamiya ZE-X is a Single Lens Reflex (SLR) camera introduced in 1981 and was the world’s first cross over system camera, meaning it would automatically switch between aperture and shutter priority modes depending on the exposure of the scene. Mamiya was well known for its medium format camera systems, but introduced 35mm cameras in the 1970s to keep up with other manufacturers. The Z series cameras were the first to feature electronic coupling between the camera body and interchangeable lenses. The ZE-X was the second to last 35mm model to be made by Mamiya, as its 35mm line of cameras were never very popular. Regardless, of all my father’s cameras, this was the one I wanted the most because of its style and appearance. In reality, I use the ZE-X the least as I prefer the build quality and performance of the Nikon FE, which is currently my SLR of choice among the film cameras I own.