RE: MZ-S Limited again!
A magnesium back si enough for me - I can do without the gold writing... Cheers Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: David Nelson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 29. juni 2004 02:02 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: MZ-S Limited again! G'day Pål, You probably don't know me, I'm a relatively recent subscriber. The only reference I've seen to this camera was hidden in the "Nikon to abandon Film" thread of a couple of weeks ago. Tanya wrote: "Graywolf, a salesman at Pentax Australia told me when i bought my *istD (Feb 04), that they weren't producing the MZ-S anymore. He and his colleagues actually fought over the last Australian shipment (which was December), because they were so desperate for them before they could get them no more. "He managed to snag the special version with gold writing on it and was over the moon. I don't mean to contradict you at all, but I haven't seen them advertised, or in stores in Australia since the date he mentioned, and this guy has always been really genuine with me in the past." 'Special version with the gold writing' sounds like the limited to me. David Pål Jensen wrote: > Well, was this just an empty rumour or what? If so, quite a good one with pictures of the camera and the box it came in. > Anyway, it would have been nice with an MZ-S with magnesium back and weather sealing. Anyone with any clues? > > Pål > > > >
Re: MZ-S Limited again!
G'day Pål, You probably don't know me, I'm a relatively recent subscriber. The only reference I've seen to this camera was hidden in the "Nikon to abandon Film" thread of a couple of weeks ago. Tanya wrote: "Graywolf, a salesman at Pentax Australia told me when i bought my *istD (Feb 04), that they weren't producing the MZ-S anymore. He and his colleagues actually fought over the last Australian shipment (which was December), because they were so desperate for them before they could get them no more. "He managed to snag the special version with gold writing on it and was over the moon. I don't mean to contradict you at all, but I haven't seen them advertised, or in stores in Australia since the date he mentioned, and this guy has always been really genuine with me in the past." 'Special version with the gold writing' sounds like the limited to me. David Pål Jensen wrote: Well, was this just an empty rumour or what? If so, quite a good one with pictures of the camera and the box it came in. Anyway, it would have been nice with an MZ-S with magnesium back and weather sealing. Anyone with any clues? Pål
MZ-S Limited again!
Well, was this just an empty rumour or what? If so, quite a good one with pictures of the camera and the box it came in. Anyway, it would have been nice with an MZ-S with magnesium back and weather sealing. Anyone with any clues? Pål
Re: *ist compatibility (was: MZ-S Limited)
I thought the question was in regard to the *ist D. My mistake. > > Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > >It is compatible with both K and M. > > > > I thought it wouldn't meter with K and M lenses (like the first firmware > > version of the ist-D)? > > Yes, I confirm that. The *ist features no diaphragm simulator, just like the > *ist D, hence with pre-A lenses it will meter and shoot at full aperture > only (aperture priority) or not meter at all (manual). > > Can you call this compatibility? Pentax says it depends on how you define > compatibility... > In my opinion, accepting lenses and not metering/stopping down aperture is a > very poor compatibility. > > Dario Bonazza >
Re: *ist compatibility (was: MZ-S Limited)
"Dario Bonazza" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >The *ist features no diaphragm simulator, just like the >*ist D, hence with pre-A lenses it will meter and shoot at full aperture >only (aperture priority) or not meter at all (manual). > >Can you call this compatibility? Pentax says it depends on how you define >compatibility... >In my opinion, accepting lenses and not metering/stopping down aperture is a >very poor compatibility. Agreed. Which brings us back to the original statement of mine that I would consider the wonderfully small *ist as a replacement for my MX if it offered full compatibility with K and M lenses. Then again, I don't know how much film I'll be shooting at all from now on... -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
*ist compatibility (was: MZ-S Limited)
> Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >It is compatible with both K and M. > > I thought it wouldn't meter with K and M lenses (like the first firmware > version of the ist-D)? Yes, I confirm that. The *ist features no diaphragm simulator, just like the *ist D, hence with pre-A lenses it will meter and shoot at full aperture only (aperture priority) or not meter at all (manual). Can you call this compatibility? Pentax says it depends on how you define compatibility... In my opinion, accepting lenses and not metering/stopping down aperture is a very poor compatibility. Dario Bonazza
Re: MZ-S Limited
Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Tue, 13 Apr 2004, Andre Langevin wrote: ??? From a bayonet point of view, K-series and M-series are the same. I doubt it very much that the ist is compatible with K-series while not with the M-series. I am very confused myself with this thread, but I think that by M they mean M42. Kostas Undoubtedly. I made the very same hurry up and respond mistake earlier in this thread. Thanks for pointing it out. keith whaley
Re: MZ-S Limited
Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >It is compatible with both K and M. I thought it wouldn't meter with K and M lenses (like the first firmware version of the ist-D)? >Andre Langevin wrote: > >> >It is compatible with K's, not the M-series which followed, but it >> >is with the A-series that followed the M's... All K-style bayonet >> >designs. >> > >> >I'll have to do some research to find out why. >> >> ??? From a bayonet point of view, K-series and M-series are the >> same. I doubt it very much that the ist is compatible with K-series >> while not with the M-series. >> >> Andre -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: MZ-S Limited
On Tue, 13 Apr 2004, Andre Langevin wrote: > ??? From a bayonet point of view, K-series and M-series are the > same. I doubt it very much that the ist is compatible with K-series > while not with the M-series. I am very confused myself with this thread, but I think that by M they mean M42. Kostas
Re: MZ-S Limited
Now I wish I had kept the source of my mis-information. I have no idea who it was. Oh well. That's disconcerting, because if it had been true, it would have exposed something about the M bayo lens of which I was unaware, and #2, possibly impact any decision to purchase a *ist. I just visited the Pentax *ist site, and found this: - - - - - - Usable Lenses: Pentax KAF2-(power zoom not available), KAF-, KA- and K-mount lenses (Autofocus possible with KA- and K-mount lenses using AF adapter) When the aperture ring is set at other than A position, release lock or unlock selectable by Custom function No.17. - - - - - - Should be case closed... Thanks, everyone. (Except for the poster who said it can't use M-Series lenses.) keith whaley Paul Stenquist wrote: It is compatible with both K and M. Andre Langevin wrote: It is compatible with K's, not the M-series which followed, but it is with the A-series that followed the M's... All K-style bayonet designs. I'll have to do some research to find out why. ??? From a bayonet point of view, K-series and M-series are the same. I doubt it very much that the ist is compatible with K-series while not with the M-series. Andre
Re: MZ-S Limited
On 12/4/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] discumbobulated: >>How about K-M adapter? > >Never heard of such a thing. If there's enough interest, I could knock up a K-to-EOS-to-M adapter. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _
Re: MZ-S Limited
Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Oh boy... >You called me on it after I dumped the message I was responding to. >But... >I think someone was talking about buying a *ist before they go out of >style/favor etc. >He said it was a fine camera, and probably the last of the film SLR >Pentaxes. Another but...it wasn't compatible with M42 lenses. No, I said it wasn't compatible with M lenses. (After the K series, before the A series.) -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: MZ-S Limited
Oh boy... You called me on it after I dumped the message I was responding to. But... I think someone was talking about buying a *ist before they go out of style/favor etc. He said it was a fine camera, and probably the last of the film SLR Pentaxes. Another but...it wasn't compatible with M42 lenses. Now, those were not his specific words, but I took it to mean just that. And that's why I asked whether a M-42 to K bayonet adapter would work. I use a number of my M42 lenses on my K-bodies. Why won't that work with the *ist? Isn't it a K-design bayo? Or, what is your question? keith William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Keith Whaley" Subject: Re: MZ-S Limited Okay, you picky ol' pedant. What did I do? Get the letter order backwards again? How about an M to K adapter? And it would do what? William Robb
Re: MZ-S Limited
- Original Message - From: "Keith Whaley" Subject: Re: MZ-S Limited > Okay, you picky ol' pedant. What did I do? Get the letter order > backwards again? > How about an M to K adapter? > And it would do what? William Robb
Re: MZ-S Limited
"Steve Desjardins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Pentax just can't afford to invest much in film anymore. Want a future collectible? Buy an *ist (not the digital). It'll go down in history as the last 35mm film SLR from Pentax. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: MZ-S Limited
Unlikely for the IS lenses. I'll bet that Pentax will go with the in-camera stabilization by moving the sensor like Minolta-Konica. This is a much easier approach compared with replacing the entire lens line. I now this does nothing for film, but Pentax just can' afford to invest much in film anymore. They are going to have enough trouble keeping up with digital, and that is where all the money is. Maybe Hypersonic motors for AF however, that works all around. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/10/04 06:02PM >>> Pål_Jensen écrit: > Personally, the possible limitation of the MZ-S with possible future lenses doesn't > really bother me that much. I want another MZ-S to primarily be used along with the > Limited lenses and a couple of older K mount lenses; all with aperture rings. As my > Limited lenses are chrome and my current MZ-S is black, I want a chrome MZ-S this > time. I hope the MZ-S Limited will also be available in chrome finish. The volume of > 5000 units may perhaps indicate that Pentax will sell it outside Japan or is the > demand that high in Japan alone? Pity though if they don't sell the Limited body > alone without the 43mm lens; some of us already have all the Limited lenses! > > Pål > > Sorry, I miss the thread... Anybody can give a working link to this news with pictures ? I heard that some FA lens might be stopped (such as 80-200mm f/:2.8 FA ) and be replaced. May be it is the beginning of the stablisation and the new motorized lens ?
Re: MZ-S Limited
Pål_Jensen écrit: > Personally, the possible limitation of the MZ-S with possible future lenses doesn't > really bother me that much. I want another MZ-S to primarily be used along with the > Limited lenses and a couple of older K mount lenses; all with aperture rings. As my > Limited lenses are chrome and my current MZ-S is black, I want a chrome MZ-S this > time. I hope the MZ-S Limited will also be available in chrome finish. The volume of > 5000 units may perhaps indicate that Pentax will sell it outside Japan or is the > demand that high in Japan alone? Pity though if they don't sell the Limited body > alone without the 43mm lens; some of us already have all the Limited lenses! > > Pål > > Sorry, I miss the thread... Anybody can give a working link to this news with pictures ? I heard that some FA lens might be stopped (such as 80-200mm f/:2.8 FA ) and be replaced. May be it is the beginning of the stablisation and the new motorized lens ?
RE: MZ-S Limited
This is great news even though I can't afford one (I'll buy the *ist D first). But I think the MZ-S is a great camera and I'd like to see it continued for some time, since I still like film a lot.. I might even try to get a metal back door :-). So where is the data about the grip upgrade? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 9. april 2004 16:58 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: MZ-S Limited Rob wrote: > If they don't replace the MZ-S then they really need to do this even if only to counter people's paranoia about lens future... Personally, the possible limitation of the MZ-S with possible future lenses doesn't really bother me that much. I want another MZ-S to primarily be used along with the Limited lenses and a couple of older K mount lenses; all with aperture rings. As my Limited lenses are chrome and my current MZ-S is black, I want a chrome MZ-S this time. I hope the MZ-S Limited will also be available in chrome finish. The volume of 5000 units may perhaps indicate that Pentax will sell it outside Japan or is the demand that high in Japan alone? Pity though if they don't sell the Limited body alone without the 43mm lens; some of us already have all the Limited lenses! Pål
RE: MZ-S Limited
I may have missed something.When was this new battery grip announced? Is there a link? Thank you -Original Message- From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 9, 2004 07:09 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MZ-S Limited Rob wrote: > Personally I don't mind either, either - but would like to know I was future proof. Well, at least Pentax apparently plans to continue the MZ-s in one form or another for awhile longer. Why else bother with upgrading the battery grip? I too think it is the last higher end Pentax film slr. Pål
Re: MZ-S Limited
Rob wrote: > Personally I don't mind either, either - but would like to know I was future proof. Well, at least Pentax apparently plans to continue the MZ-s in one form or another for awhile longer. Why else bother with upgrading the battery grip? I too think it is the last higher end Pentax film slr. Pål
Re: MZ-S Limited
In a message dated 4/8/2004 3:30:46 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Good to see you back Pål Vic -- Ditto. Marnie aka Doe
Re: MZ-S Limited
Good to see you back Pål Vic
RE: MZ-S Limited
Oh yes, a lot WANT to use the aperture ring, but are concerned/paranoid about the future of said rings on new lenses... Personally I don't mind either, either - but would like to know I was future proof. > -Original Message- > From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 08 April 2004 16:32 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > > Really? > And I thought that a lot of people want to use the aperture > ring... instead of control it from the body... :-P > Personally, I don't mind either... > > Cheers > Andy > > -Original Message- > From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 11:13 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > What I would most like to see on it is some form of aperture > control from the body. In these uncertain times, the lack of > that would stop me and many others from buying any new SLR. > I know a fair number of people who have wanted an MZ-S but on > weighing things up gone for a Z1-P on that basis alone! > > > -Original Message- > > From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: 08 April 2004 15:43 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > Doesn't seem like Aprils joke to me. I mean, someting like > > BG-10n grip doesn really work as a joke! Anyway, provided the > > rumor is true, it can (again) be no doubt that Pentax is > > listening. I personally voiced that weather sealing should > > have been implemented on the MZ-S. Several others complained > > about the plasic back. Now it has been implemented on the > > MZ-S Limited. The number of 5000 is very high for such a > > camera in these digital times. > > I wonder if it is available in chrome as well. > > It's a pity we apparently have to buy a Limited lens as well > > in order to get the upgraded body. > > > > Pål > > > > > > > > > > > > - Original Message - > > From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 11:42 PM > > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > > Just reposting for Pal... > > > > > > Some speculation it was an April fools, but who knows... > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > > From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Sent: 01 April 2004 12:15 > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > > > > > > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808241 > > > > > > > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808189 > > > > > > > > ??? > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > > > From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > Sent: 31 March 2004 18:43 > > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > Subject: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... But > > > > > apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out > > soon and it > > > > > is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically > > improved MZ-S > > > > > with the previously plastic back changed to aluminium / > > magnesium > > > > > alloy back. Also the improved button-seals just like the LX. > > > > > Generally, a face-lift... Also a new grip will be on > the market > > > > > BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium batteries compatibility which > > is lacking > > > > > in BG10. Only 5000 of this baby will only be produced (which I > > > > > don't believe) and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will > > > > > include a FA 43 limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). > > > > > Still no news on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... > > > > > > > > > > Comments? > > > > > > > > > > Cheers > > > > > Andy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
RE: MZ-S Limited
Really? And I thought that a lot of people want to use the aperture ring... instead of control it from the body... :-P Personally, I don't mind either... Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 08, 2004 11:13 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited What I would most like to see on it is some form of aperture control from the body. In these uncertain times, the lack of that would stop me and many others from buying any new SLR. I know a fair number of people who have wanted an MZ-S but on weighing things up gone for a Z1-P on that basis alone! > -Original Message- > From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 08 April 2004 15:43 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: MZ-S Limited > > > Doesn't seem like Aprils joke to me. I mean, someting like > BG-10n grip doesn really work as a joke! Anyway, provided the > rumor is true, it can (again) be no doubt that Pentax is > listening. I personally voiced that weather sealing should > have been implemented on the MZ-S. Several others complained > about the plasic back. Now it has been implemented on the > MZ-S Limited. The number of 5000 is very high for such a > camera in these digital times. > I wonder if it is available in chrome as well. > It's a pity we apparently have to buy a Limited lens as well > in order to get the upgraded body. > > Pål > > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 11:42 PM > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > > > Just reposting for Pal... > > > > Some speculation it was an April fools, but who knows... > > > > > -----Original Message- > > > From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Sent: 01 April 2004 12:15 > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > > > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808241 > > > > > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808189 > > > > > > ??? > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > > From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Sent: 31 March 2004 18:43 > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Subject: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > > > > > > > I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... > > > > But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out > soon and it > > > > is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically > improved MZ-S > > > > with the previously plastic back changed to aluminium / > magnesium > > > > alloy back. Also the improved button-seals just like the LX. > > > > Generally, a face-lift... Also a new grip will be on the market > > > > BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium batteries compatibility which > is lacking > > > > in BG10. Only 5000 of this baby will only be produced (which I > > > > don't believe) and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will > > > > include a FA 43 limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). > > > > Still no news on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... > > > > > > > > Comments? > > > > > > > > Cheers > > > > Andy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
RE: MZ-S Limited
What I would most like to see on it is some form of aperture control from the body. In these uncertain times, the lack of that would stop me and many others from buying any new SLR. I know a fair number of people who have wanted an MZ-S but on weighing things up gone for a Z1-P on that basis alone! > -Original Message- > From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 08 April 2004 15:43 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: MZ-S Limited > > > Doesn't seem like Aprils joke to me. I mean, someting like > BG-10n grip doesn really work as a joke! Anyway, provided the > rumor is true, it can (again) be no doubt that Pentax is > listening. I personally voiced that weather sealing should > have been implemented on the MZ-S. Several others complained > about the plasic back. Now it has been implemented on the > MZ-S Limited. The number of 5000 is very high for such a > camera in these digital times. > I wonder if it is available in chrome as well. > It's a pity we apparently have to buy a Limited lens as well > in order to get the upgraded body. > > Pål > > > > > > - Original Message - > From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 11:42 PM > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > > > Just reposting for Pal... > > > > Some speculation it was an April fools, but who knows... > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Sent: 01 April 2004 12:15 > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > > > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808241 > > > > > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808189 > > > > > > ??? > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > > From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Sent: 31 March 2004 18:43 > > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > Subject: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > > > > > > > I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... > > > > But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out > soon and it > > > > is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically > improved MZ-S > > > > with the previously plastic back changed to aluminium / > magnesium > > > > alloy back. Also the improved button-seals just like the LX. > > > > Generally, a face-lift... Also a new grip will be on the market > > > > BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium batteries compatibility which > is lacking > > > > in BG10. Only 5000 of this baby will only be produced (which I > > > > don't believe) and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will > > > > include a FA 43 limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). > > > > Still no news on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... > > > > > > > > Comments? > > > > > > > > Cheers > > > > Andy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
Re: MZ-S Limited
Doesn't seem like Aprils joke to me. I mean, someting like BG-10n grip doesn really work as a joke! Anyway, provided the rumor is true, it can (again) be no doubt that Pentax is listening. I personally voiced that weather sealing should have been implemented on the MZ-S. Several others complained about the plasic back. Now it has been implemented on the MZ-S Limited. The number of 5000 is very high for such a camera in these digital times. I wonder if it is available in chrome as well. It's a pity we apparently have to buy a Limited lens as well in order to get the upgraded body. Pål - Original Message - From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 11:42 PM Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > Just reposting for Pal... > > Some speculation it was an April fools, but who knows... > > > -Original Message- > > From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: 01 April 2004 12:15 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808241 > > > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808189 > > > > ??? > > > > > -Original Message----- > > > From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Sent: 31 March 2004 18:43 > > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Subject: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > > > > I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... > > > But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out soon > > > and it is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically > > > improved MZ-S with the previously plastic back changed to > > > aluminium / magnesium alloy back. Also the improved > > > button-seals just like the LX. Generally, a face-lift... Also > > > a new grip will be on the market BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium > > > batteries compatibility which is lacking in BG10. Only 5000 > > > of this baby will only be produced (which I don't believe) > > > and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will include a FA 43 > > > limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). Still no news > > > on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... > > > > > > Comments? > > > > > > Cheers > > > Andy > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >
RE: MZ-S Limited
Just reposting for Pal... Some speculation it was an April fools, but who knows... > -Original Message- > From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 01 April 2004 12:15 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808241 > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808189 > > ??? > > > -Original Message- > > From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: 31 March 2004 18:43 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: MZ-S Limited > > > > > > I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... > > But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out soon > > and it is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically > > improved MZ-S with the previously plastic back changed to > > aluminium / magnesium alloy back. Also the improved > > button-seals just like the LX. Generally, a face-lift... Also > > a new grip will be on the market BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium > > batteries compatibility which is lacking in BG10. Only 5000 > > of this baby will only be produced (which I don't believe) > > and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will include a FA 43 > > limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). Still no news > > on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... > > > > Comments? > > > > Cheers > > Andy > > > > > > > > > > > >
RE: MZ-S Limited?
Think it was an April Fool prank. Nick. PS Welcome back. -Original Message- From: "Pål Jensen"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: 06/04/04 18:28:02 To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: MZ-S Limited? Any details about this one? Pål
Re: MZ-S Limited
In a message dated 4/1/2004 3:15:47 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808241 http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808189 ??? - I'm not going to be impressed until I see a LX covered with what amounts to the covering off of some fuzzy dice. And a small bobbing Hawaiian girl doll on the top. Marnie aka Doe
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YEA! Gold plated trim! That's what I'm talkin' about! MTV has a car restoration show called "Pimp My Ride" Pentax apparently has jumped on the bandwagon with "Pimp My Pentax" (I'm sure they're getting their ideas from Cesar and his "followers"). Where can I get a gold-plated *ist D? Christian - Original Message - From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 6:14 AM Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808241 > > http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808189 > > ???
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http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808241 http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808189 ??? > -Original Message- > From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: 31 March 2004 18:43 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: MZ-S Limited > > > I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... > But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out soon > and it is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically > improved MZ-S with the previously plastic back changed to > aluminium / magnesium alloy back. Also the improved > button-seals just like the LX. Generally, a face-lift... Also > a new grip will be on the market BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium > batteries compatibility which is lacking in BG10. Only 5000 > of this baby will only be produced (which I don't believe) > and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will include a FA 43 > limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). Still no news > on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... > > Comments? > > Cheers > Andy > > > > >
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My battery back BG-10 has lithium capability. All the best! Raimo K Personal photography homepage at: http:\\www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho - Original Message - From: "Andy Chang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 8:42 PM Subject: MZ-S Limited > I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... Also a > new grip will be on the market BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium batteries > compatibility which is lacking in BG10. > > Cheers > Andy > > > >
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Nice try Andy, but there is one problem. Like all other Pentax AF cameras, the back was designed to be thick plastic. I don't see how they could turn it into a metal back (also the seal) w/o significant modification to the body itself. Certainly not typical Pentax way. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out soon and it is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically improved MZ-S with the previously plastic back changed to aluminium / magnesium alloy back. Also the improved button-seals just like the LX. Generally, a face-lift... Also a new grip will be on the market BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium batteries compatibility which is lacking in BG10. Only 5000 of this baby will only be produced (which I don't believe) and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will include a FA 43 limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). Still no news on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... Comments? _ MSN Premium with Virus Guard and Firewall* from McAfee® Security : 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines
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Is it already tomorrow (1 Apr) where you are? -- Andy Chang wrote: I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out soon and it is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically improved MZ-S with the previously plastic back changed to aluminium / magnesium alloy back. Also the improved button-seals just like the LX. Generally, a face-lift... Also a new grip will be on the market BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium batteries compatibility which is lacking in BG10. Only 5000 of this baby will only be produced (which I don't believe) and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will include a FA 43 limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). Still no news on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... Comments? Cheers Andy -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com/graywolf.html
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I'll take one! David Madsen mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.davidmadsen.com -Original Message- From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 10:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MZ-S Limited I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out soon and it is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically improved MZ-S with the previously plastic back changed to aluminium / magnesium alloy back. Also the improved button-seals just like the LX. Generally, a face-lift... Also a new grip will be on the market BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium batteries compatibility which is lacking in BG10. Only 5000 of this baby will only be produced (which I don't believe) and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will include a FA 43 limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). Still no news on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... Comments? Cheers Andy
MZ-S Limited
I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out soon and it is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically improved MZ-S with the previously plastic back changed to aluminium / magnesium alloy back. Also the improved button-seals just like the LX. Generally, a face-lift... Also a new grip will be on the market BG-10n with CR-v3 lithium batteries compatibility which is lacking in BG10. Only 5000 of this baby will only be produced (which I don't believe) and mainly on sale in Japan. The package will include a FA 43 limited lens (just like MZ3 limited package). Still no news on the pricing... but I expect it to be dear... Comments? Cheers Andy
