I don't have any first-hand knowledge of loading film into a K1000, but I don't think a "side-grade" to a ZX-M will get you very much. Sure, film loading is a snap, it's got Program and aperture and shutter priority modes as well as full manual, automatic frame advance and a DOF preview, but these are conveniences, IMHO, that aren't as significant as autofocus and center weighted metering, which the 5n will give you (as well as the other features I listed). Plus, a basic new M kit will cost only $50 less than the 5n that another list member is selling, and that came with the highly recommended battery grip and shutter release.
t On 11/7/02 10:37 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have a Pentax K-1000 (taking first photography class). While I think the > camera takes pretty good pictures, the manual film load is killing me. > > I am wondering about upgrading to a ZX-M fairly immediately. Or I could save > my money for 6-10 months and get a ZX-5N. Or I could get the ZX-M now and get > the 5N later. I could pick up the M fairly cheaply now. > > Should I wait? Or would I find the ZX-M satisfactory enough for about a year? > Is it really similar to the K-1000? Except for the shutter/aperture priority > and auto film load, and film advance? > > Probably no easy answer to this, but would appreciate any input. I keep losing > picures (even one whole roll) because I find manually feeding film into the > take up spool too hard. > > Doe aka Marnie Parker >
