I picked up my MZ-S in Edmonton at McBain Camera ($100 less than in Toronto, and no provincial sales tax in Alberta!), and am happy to report that I'm thrilled with it. The shop had 6 MZ-Ss in stock, and the salesman felt that any one you'd buy now would have the updated firmware. Last week I picked up the battery grip BG-10, and it really completes the camera. It locks on in the most positive way I've ever seen, and makes a really good camera feel even better. I was able to put the camera on a lighting stand, send it up near the ceiling and get a bird's eye view of the room using the infrared Remote Control E (only $25!). Cool!
Also, the Metz 40MZ-3 flash (with SCA 3701 module) seems to work just fine with it. Something that I haven't seen mentioned anywhere is that it smells like a new camera, at least for the first few days. Seems to be that rubber-like covering material. Adds to the new-owner experience, in my opinion. I haven't had time to check every single function so far, but the camera seems to work flawlessly, and feels and sounds very high-quality. The data-imprinting feature is interesting and helpful. I also enjoy the bright viewfinder, and like that the viewing area is unobstructed, unlike the MZ-5n, in which the exposure data protrudes on the right side, which is occasionally annoying. I could go on (rave on?), but I think you get the idea. It's a great camera! As for Pentax Canada (in Mississauga), my experiences with them have been very positive. They're friendly and knowledgeable, and their turnaround time is very good. Hope this answers your questions. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
