The MZ-3 doesn't have picture modes, Michael. I think you're thinking of the MZ-7.
I had a 5n, which shares the autofocus and casing of the MZ-3, and I now have an MZ-S. It comes down to whether you want to spend the extra. If you can spare the extra cash, the MZ-S is far superior. The autofocus is much smarter -- it isn't fooled by dust, smoke or dirt for a start. The build quality of the MZ-S is unmatched at its price. Hold it and see :-) -- Kristian On Wednesday, Sep 4, 2002, at 17:35 Europe/Dublin, Michael Cross wrote: > Actually the MZ-3 does have servo focus. However, it is only > available in the > "action" auto picture mode. Switch the main dial to "action" and you > are > automatically in servo mode. > > Bruce Dayton wrote: > >> Ronald, >> >> There is a big difference in price between these two models. Also, >> there is a big difference in build quality and some features. On the >> AF front, the MZ-S has 6 selectable sensors and has the most advanced >> AF algorithms of any Pentax camera. The MZ-3 has only 3 sensors >> selectable between spot and wide area. Also the MZ-S has true servo >> based focus mode while the MZ-3 does not. This means that you can >> hold down the shutter button all the while panning on your subject and >> the camera will continuously focus. Just fire at the desired moment. >> On the MZ-3 you will have to constantly press/release the shutter >> button to achieve the same capability. >> >> Bruce >> >> Wednesday, September 4, 2002, 12:19:25 AM, you wrote: >> >> RdL> I believe the MZ-3 to have the same auto-focus system as the >> MZ5(n), which >> RdL> is quite fast IF there is enough light. Metering of the MZ5/MZ3 >> is, in my >> RdL> opinion, excellent. MZ-S should be about the same but then >> somewhat faster, >> RdL> and the metering is also more advanced. You get what you pay for, >> >> RdL> Rod. >> >> RdL> ----- Original Message ----- >> RdL> From: "mrlighthouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> RdL> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> RdL> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 01:39 >> RdL> 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 >> RdL> the >>>> extreme ends. I would appreciate any input. >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Ed Wong >>>> >
