It only took me a short while to get use to the shutter buttons of the
Super Program i bought from the list.Its a great little camera and i
use it mostly with Black and White,but might shove
some RSX II 100 this weekend.
Dave Brooks
> On Thu, 10 Oct 2002, Anthony Farr wrote:
> > I sent this message yesterday during the server troubles, and it hasn't
> > appeared yet, hence this resending.
>
> Unfortuantly, a few people tried to respond, all of which got in too late
> due to the problems with the list.
>
> The long story, short. Girlfriend's brother received a KM from someone,
> but gave it back. He tells his mom, "ask Gary what to buy, he knows best."
> His mom tells me, "I have complete faith, whatever you want, oh, don't
> spend over $150."
>
> So, I wanted a KX for myself, that's in teh running. People talk up the ME
> Super all the time, but it didn't seem to fare too well on paper. The
> Program series seems to look good, except those shutter speed buttons. The
> ZX-M fares well, except everyone hates its view finder, the MXes are all
> too expensive.
>
> I received some other responses, all of which I've been too lazy to
> respond to.. perhaps I'll cut'n'paste them into messages to teh PDML,
> since even though its too late, its nice to see discussion that doesn't
> revolve around a DSLR.
>
> Now, on with the response!
>
> > Had you considered the P3/30 series (no suffix version, "n" version and "t"
>
> No, I didn't. Anything that's not a ZX is mostly beyond me, except those
> that are discussed reguarly here.
>
> > version). It's got the classic interface of the KM/KX and it has DOF
> > preview. It won't take a winder or motor but in this usage that may not
>
> Since I'm too lazy to check now, did it have MLU, which was the other
> thing I wanted to have on the camera to encourage good behaviour?
>
> Winder/motors didn't strike me as being very important, and I'm not sure
> how much he'll put into this, versus it being a novelty for a few months,
> the put away.
>
> > regard. It has a real pentaprism so its finder is acceptable. Most
>
> That was the biggest reason against the ZX-M.
>
> > up to '97 or '98, I believe). Also, because it wasn't a high-end model most
> > owners have been moderate users of their gear, unlike pros and tyros whose
> > gear, no matter how top-class, has had a hard life. And this model usually
> > sells cheap :-)
>
> Tyro?
>
> I wish I had thought about this, but unfortuantly, I didn't. I had to pick
> from my limited knowledge base, which is the newer ZX bodies and the most
> commonly discussed here.
>
> I ended up choosing the SuperProgram over the KX. It was in nicer shape,
> and was cheaper. I also remember someone stating that the KX meter seems
> to break a little more often than comparable cameras. Additionally, the KX
> used an older sensor in its meter to the Super Program, and lacked any
> sort of automation. The SuperProgram had Tv and Av, and I think those are
> fine tools for learning and using, Also, the SuperProgram had TTL flash,
> the KX had none of that good stuff.
>
> Again, my only hesitation was the buttons. However, I figured if the 645
> has been around as many years as it has with the same button layout, then
> it must not be TOO bad.
>
> I hope I made the correct choice, as it should be here today, and will be
> given to him on Sunday...
>
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