I am very concern about the quality rather than quantity. When I bought the
Z-1p, I compared the MZ-5n as well. IMHO, the built quality of MZ-5n is no
match to the Z-1p. Not to mention that all MZ/ZX bodies were made of plastic
(even the mounts are metal). I reckon the Z-1 share the same chassis so I
would prefer the Z-1. However, it is significantly bigger than the MZ-5n.
regards,
Alan Chan
>Seems I have returned from sunny Florida just in time to catch what
>promises
>to be the biggest snow storm NJ has had all year! (Gotta' do sumthing
>about
>my silly timing here, no?)
>
>My 75-150mm f4 M zoom came in handy recently when I had to take a picture
>of
>some damage on our home's second floor roof edge. The lens put me right up
>there for some beautifully sharp close-ups without me having to go near a
>ladder! I still think this lens is a bit too heavy for my ZX-M, but as long
>as I shoot it at higher speeds the shaking camera syndrome doesn't bother
>anything. I was going to sell it but I'm becoming rather attached to it
>now,
>and it really is such a good quality lens.
>
>Can't decide yet between buying a brand new ZX5n or a used "excellent"
>PZ1.
>Both are about the same price... 5n seems to be winning as I don't need
>the extra zoom features the PZ1 has, and its hyper modes with the fancy
>wheels don't really do anything that the 5n can't do (in other slower ways)
>when you come right down to it. The 5n also has a wider flash field, easier
>basic controls, and hot damn it doesn't look like a bath tub toy either. (I
>know, I know, I'm a trouble maker...) And another big advantage, to my way
>of thinking, is the 5n's AA battery pack.
>
>Things I would miss from the PZ1 though are: 3fps, double exposure
>capability, and being able to rewind in mid roll.
>Oh well. Se la vie.
>
>Anyone want to offer any suggestions or advice here? Something I'm missing
>perhaps, or unaware of?
>
>Also, has anyone here any experience with Sigma's Pentax AF mount, 28mm
>f1.8
>Asp II lens? It's rather reasonably priced for such a fast WA, and I would
>dearly love to be able to take pictures of a wide roomful of rambunctious
>relatives without using flash...
>
>Thanks,
>Skip
>
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