fastpat wrote: > Robert, if you think the MZ-S is overpriced, compare it to similarly-priced > cameras in terms of build quality, as well as features.
The MZ-S does not compare at all favourably with the Canon EOS 3 and Nikon F100. It is obviously better than the Canon Rebel and Nikon F80 (N80 in USA), but costs a whole lot more. I think the MZ-S is a huge disappointment at its price point, except for die hard Pentax users who don't want to change brands. >It's built to a > noticeably higher standard than any other 35mm in the present Pentax line. That's merely indicative of the low standard of other current Pentax bodies. > I have to agree with another list member (I've forgotten his name) who found > no desire at all to use his MZ-5n, now that he has an MZ-S. The difference > in feel and quality is that obvious. See comments above. > As for features, it has all most people need. More features does not always > mean more <useful> features. When shooting beside someone with a D100, see > how they envy the better low-light AF of the MZ-S, just for starters. You're comparing two different things. Compare the MZ-S with the Nikon F100 and you will see the clear superiority of the F100 which sold at a similar price when the MZ-S was introduced. In the UK at least, Pentax had to slash the selling price of the MZ-S because it offered so much less than the F100 at the same price. > As for price, here in Canada the MZ-S costs $1599Cdn, and people are willing > to pay it, including myself, and two other camera club members so far. To > sum up, it's a great camera, and worth the money. Only to people who have already made a significant investment in Pentax gear. The MZ-S is not going to win any converts to Pentax. John
