SG> - The SF1 has a better finder, with interchangeable screens. You can easily fit the C74 screen with split-image into it, or use the AF screen, they are both easy to focus manually on the SFXn (SF1n).
the SFXn is pretty rugged body, in terms or reliability of the shutter mechanism. Also, it's a complete metal shell, plastic is onl\y the casing. SG> - The MZ5n is newer, has better AF, spot and "matrix" metering. The metering on SFXn is pretty simple, unfortunately. It's supposed to be centerweighed but is much less than LX's pattern - it's quite integral. The AF is slow and noisy. The SFXn makes a nice manual focus camera, as it has a finder comparable to PZ1p (ie much much better than any MZ series cameras). Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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 .
