Morgan said: > I've owned a ZX-M for about three years now and suddenly decided that I > wanted to be able to do rear-curtain sync flash photography. ... > I learned of all the merits of the AF-500 FTZ flash unit. So, I purchased > it online (used, at half the price). > > Imagine my surprise when I got my fancy flash unit home and suddenly learned > there is a difference between TTL metering and TTL flash metering... This > flash unit is great. Too bad I can only use it manually. > > So, I need a new body. I can't really afford a new one, and I don't mind > using old equipment at all. I'm just a bit confused about what to purchase. > > I shoot almost exclusively in manual mode. I don't really see myself using > any fancy automatic programmed picture type settings. I do need a good > meter reading in the viewfinder, quick shutter/aperture adjustment, the > ability to do exposure compensation, and of course--support for my new > flash. > > I've been thinking that perhaps I should purchase a used PZ-20. Any > suggestions?
My suggestion, if you can find one in your affordability range, is a ZX-5n. There'll be practically no "learning curve" going to that camera from a ZX-M. In fact, you might consider replacing your -M with the -5n if you need to squeeze some extra bucks from somewhere. ERN
