Pal, There's no need to get the camera checked as I have sold it now. However, the slight overexposure of the z-1, and the hunting of AF lenses on said Z-1 is not particularly unusual and has been discussed ad nauseum on this list. I single sensor AF system is always going to hunt a little, that is just something Zed users have to live with. It doesn't make it a bad camera - on the contrary, I loved my Z-1 so much I only sold it to upgrade to the z-1p. As I said in my last post, and many other LX users will agree, I just prefer to use my LX for macro work. The results may be identical on a light box, but I just like my LX. It is a beautiful camera to use, and I feel more like I am actually 'making' a photograph than I sometimes did with the z-1. It is purely preference, and purely aesthetic. But, I will defy you to get a sharper photo with a z-1 than an LX when both are pushed to the limits of what they can do. The mirror lock up alone on the LX puts it streets ahead. Now, the z-1p's mirror pre-fire will negate this advantage, so it may produce equally sharp results. I will wait and see, as my nice new z-1p arrives sometime this week hopefully.
I note from your last message Pal that you have an MZ-S. I cannot compare this to either the LX or Z-1, as I have not had the opportunity to see one in the flesh, let alone use one. I live out in the sticks, and don't go to the city very often, so it is difficult to get to play with new cameras. I also know you have an FA* 200mm macro, and of this I am truly jealous. If everything we hear is to be believed, then this is a truly special piece of glass... Cheers Shaun Canning Archaeology Department La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 3086. Phone: 0414-967 644 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -----Original Message----- From: Pål Jensen [mailto:paaljensen@;sensewave.com] Sent: Monday, 11 November 2002 1:59 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LX MAcro Question Shaun wrote: >The Z-1 AF system causes the FA 100mm macro to hunt > somewhat at close focusing distances, and the metering system consistently > overexposes by anywhere between 1/3 and 2/3 of a stop (depending upon the > film too You should get your camera and/or lens checked... Pål
