I believe the MZ-3 to have the same auto-focus system as the MZ5(n), which is quite fast IF there is enough light. Metering of the MZ5/MZ3 is, in my opinion, excellent. MZ-S should be about the same but then somewhat faster, and the metering is also more advanced. You get what you pay for,
Rod. ----- Original Message ----- From: "mrlighthouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 01:39 Subject: Need advice for buying MZ-S or MZ-3 > Hi All, > > I have a PZ-1P which I like a lot except for the autofocus which seems > somewhat slow and not as accurate compared to some of the newer cameras. I > have been looking around for a new camera and have come down to either the > MZ-S or the MZ3. I know there is a big difference in price between the two > of them. > > I'm interested in how much difference there is in the auto focus speed and > accuracy of the MZ-S to the MZ3 and also the Metering accuracy between the > two of them. I shoot mostly landscapes and auto racing so I'm kind of on the > extreme ends. I would appreciate any input. > > Thanks, > Ed Wong >