Hello
> I have the great opportunityto try for a test, the Minolta Dynax/maxxum 7.
> You know the big problem is nt the body, this is one of the best I ever
hold
> in my hands.
> But its price is too high and this christmas, no very much people bought
one
> !
> I was hoping that the MZ-S suppose to be not far from perfect body.
> So each thing that appears not as good as I expected, well , it makes me
> more crazy about it !
> Even more because of the easy way to turn imperfect things into perfect
> things!
> In a way, I prefer to buy the MZ-S either cheaper or with every detail
> fitting to me !
> And it will also able Pentax to be much known so People will know the real
> quality of Pentax
> Even I am not satisfy with the MZ-S, I also know that if I can affort it,
I
> will be as happy as it is possible !
> But for the moment, I am heading for the next coming body which will
replace
> the MZ-3
> See you
>
> Pentaxclover aka Nicolas
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Roland Mabo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 3:42 PM
> Subject: Re: MZ-S stincks ???
>
>
> > * Nicolas Lau wrote:
> >
> > >First, its Too high price
> >
> > Yes, if you see the MZ-S as a replacement model for the Z-1p - which it
is
> not.
> > No, if you see the MZ-S as an autofocus replacement model for the LX -
> which it seems to be.
> >
> > >Second, it is often worst than the Z-1p/PZ-1p (
> > >shutter etc ..)
> >
> > Is it?
> > It may have 1/6000 top speed instead of 1/8000, and standard X sync may
> not be faster than 1/180 - but, and this is an important but:
> > * It's built to last - with an extremely reliable construction
(magnesium,
> sealed against dust and moisture) and electronics.
> > * It has a shutter that can cope with 100 or more rolls a week, 12
months
> a year.
> > * It has retained the custom functions of the Z-1p, and added some nice
> extras (like metering coupled to selected focus point on/off).
> > * It has an advanced data imprinting.
> > * It has HyperModes (or HyperOperation) much in the same way as the
Z-1p,
> except that the user has to move the aperture ring to A.
> > * It has 6-point autofocus, while the Z-1p has only one.
> > * It has the program modes of the Z-1p (action, depth-of-field, MTF and
> standard program).
> > * It's smaller and lighter than the Z-1p (despite a more solid
> construction)
> > * It has a socket for PC studio flash.
> >
> > Compare this to the Contax N1, which cost twice as much as the MZ-S. You
> don't get better build quality with Contax or Leica.
> > The N1 only has 1/125 standard flash sync (1/250 with special dedicated
> flash).
> > No high-speed flash sync.
> > No HyperOperation (but it do has a clever combination of traditional
> shutter- and aperture dials with multi-function dial).
> > It's big and bulky
> > And the glass is much, much, much more expensive (and there's only four
of
> them too! 24-85, 70-300, 50 f/1.4 and 100 f/2.8 Macro).
> > Still, the N1 is rated "professional" (actually, all products from
Contax
> seems to be rated "professional", they simply has a great image and knows
> how to charge for it...)
> >
> > >Third, where is the 550FTG ???
> >
> > Probably on it's way soon...
> >
> > >Fourth: I worry too much about it !!!! I hope I will
> > >be able to buy one, but
> > >it seems that I won't due to its price !
> >
> > I strongly believe that Pentax is working on a MZ-3 and Z-1p replacement
> model, to fit the quite big gap between the MZ-5N and MZ-S.
> > Probably with more plastic to lower build cost, perhaps with 1/8000
> shutter but with some of the features from the MZ-S removed (no PC flash
> etc.).
> >
> > Personally, I would love a MZ-3 with true chrome metal instead of the
> silver painted plastic, and...
> > * Cross sensor autofocus
> > * Multiple exposure
> > * PC flash socket
> > * High-speed flash sync (1/4000)
> > * Action, MTF and DOF program lines (selectable with an easy switch)
> > * Option of having the film leader out (a small button at the left side
> perhaps?)
> >
> > Of course at a lower, or similar price, as the Nikon F80.
> > Now, that's a camera I would buy!
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Roland
> >
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