From what I've seen, the ZX-5n fetches quite a bit on the used market, as it is recognized as being the top-of-the-line ZX series camera with its spotmetering, bracketing, TTL flash, etc. I know the MZ-3 is even higher spec'd (and its prices reflect that), but it is rarely found in North America, it seems.
Joe
On Fri, 10 Oct 2003, arnie wrote:I was wondering if anyone has any experience with the ist 35mm camera and how it stacks up vs. the zx-5n. some of the ist's features look very enticing - 11 point autofocus, advanced flash, 17 custom functions
I own both, although I really haven't used the ZX-5n in about a year.
The *ist D is a little bigger, better built, has faster autofocus, and a different UI. The ZX-5n UI is really the classic SLR UI, you set aperature on the lens and shutter speed with a dial on top of the camera. The *ist D UI is the modern SLR UI, you have two jog dials on the body, one of which sets aperature and one of which sets shutter speed. The ZX-5n UI is really nice if you love classic SLRs, but the *ist D UI has the advantages of supporting hypermanual and hyperprogram. Those are two features that I never really thought I'd care about until I owned a camera with them. Now I pretty much use either hypermanual or hyperprogram for every shot.
I should probably sell my ZX-5n, but I'm afraid that they probably don't fetch too much on the used market. I also have an MX and think I'd grab it if I was shooting film.
alex
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