Instead of adding a mirror lockup lever or switch, Pentax opted for a 2
second timer setting that brings the mirror up when activated.
You need a mirror lockup for slow shutter speed exposures, to eliminate any
possible vibrations caused by the mirror.
Jeff
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From: "dosk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 12:07 AM
Subject: PZ1 vs. PZ1p. Hmmmmm... ..
> Still looking at good, used Pentaxes. Now noticing the differences between
> the PZ1 and the PZ1p. Main ones seem to be, Z1 has 1fps drive less speed
> (NoBigDeal), no red eye reduction(NBD), and no 2 sec mirror lock-up. On
this
> last one my ignorance shows.... What is a 2 sec mirror lock-up, and why
> would I need, or want, to have it?
> Oh, one more big difference. $100. (Aprox.)
> Thanks,
> Dosk
>
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