I've shot with both versions and I prefer the nII. Both have mirror lock-up. The II version seems to handle better, focus faster, more recorded info, and has a better shell construction (non-slip).
Dave -----Original Message----- From: Cliff Nietvelt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 05, 2004 3:34 PM To: PDML Subject: 645n & 645nii: Mirror Lock-up or not? Hello all, I am considering either a 645n or a 645nii for landscape work. I know that the 645nii has a mirror pre-fire like the MZ-S/Z1P/*ist & *istD. However some reviewers (like Michael Reichmann: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/645-mlu.shtml) found that there was no difference between the n & nii in his tests using mirror pre-fire versus no pre-fire. This is because the 645n already has a very soft mirror (mirror brake). I am not 100% convinced, and I wouldn't mind hearing other opinions on those who have used both these cameras. I mainly will be using wide-angle lenses on the 645 (e.g. 33-55mm). I use both the Z1p & MZ-S, and have found that the Z1p's mirror vibration to be excessive (& use pre-fire even at 1/60th), while the MZ-S's vibration is MUCH less. Regardless I use the 2 second pre-fire when using slow shutter speeds (e.g. below 1/30th with wide-angle) to ensure that I get sharp images, and it works great; hardly any vibration due to mirror slap (on a solid tripod of course). Any info & opinions would be would be great. Thanks. Cliff ===== Cliff Nietvelt Photography PO Box 1142, Station M Calgary, Alberta T2P 2K9 CANADA www.cliffnietvelt.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
