Re: Weekend fun: MZ-S Report
Hi Stephen, According to the operating manual, only the central lower sensor is functional with manual focus lenses. If you relied on the lateral sensors to pick up the car when entering the frame, I'm afraid you will be disappointed by the results. Maybe the panned pictures are more likely to succeed. Keep us posted as how well you did. Servus, Alin Stephen wrote: SM> Though I don't yet have any AF lenses, the trap-focus SM> and focus confirmation features of SAFOX system impressed SM> the heck out of me. Even with the big glass and a 1.4X-L SM> mounted, confirmation would almost always let me pick up SM> some bit of crap on the track (pebble, piece of tire tread, SM> etc.) to set my focal zone, and trap appeared to nail the shot SM> as a car drove into it time after time. I say "almost always" SM> because sometimes it would fail to lock on some seemingly SM> obvious feature like a transition from asphalt to concrete, SM> or a section of white line, and the finder display would keep SM> going out before I found something the sensors liked. That got SM> annoying. Trap also seemed to work quite well while panning, SM> provided I had chosen a good focal zone to begin with. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Weekend fun: MZ-S Report
Hi, list -- Took my new MZ-S to its first serious outing over the weekend, Brian Redman's vintage sportscar races in West Virginia. First impression: I'm going to learn to like this camera very, very quickly. To get the negative out of the way first: As an eyeglass wearer, in bright ambient light I had trouble reading the viewfinder display at the bottom (though the exposure bar graph was usually fine). Second, even though I had set the PF not to let the leader out, somehow it managed to reload the same roll I had just rewound. First roll was ruined, but it probably was due to operator error. Didn't happen again. In fact, I love the way it lets me reload one-handed while balancing a 400/2.8 atop the monopod, and sets the ISO for me. I really like the ergonomics, especially with the BG-10 mounted. Enough heft, but not too much. As road-test writers write, "the shift lever falls readily to hand." All the significant buttons fall readily to fingertip and feel very natural to use. (Being new to both autofocus and shutter priority AE, it'll take a little longer to learn how and when to use them.) I could even use the shutter release on the grip in horizontal orientation, which might help my habit of flinching and dropping at the critical instant while panning. I'm sure I'll find some ergonomic nitpicks as time goes on (like the location of the AF-point selector), but I think that's all they'll be: nitpicks. It already feels really instinctive. Thanks, Pentax. Though I don't yet have any AF lenses, the trap-focus and focus confirmation features of SAFOX system impressed the heck out of me. Even with the big glass and a 1.4X-L mounted, confirmation would almost always let me pick up some bit of crap on the track (pebble, piece of tire tread, etc.) to set my focal zone, and trap appeared to nail the shot as a car drove into it time after time. I say "almost always" because sometimes it would fail to lock on some seemingly obvious feature like a transition from asphalt to concrete, or a section of white line, and the finder display would keep going out before I found something the sensors liked. That got annoying. Trap also seemed to work quite well while panning, provided I had chosen a good focal zone to begin with. The proof will be when the pictures come back, of course, but for now the MZ-S makes me happy. (Happy is good, because over the same weekend I picked up a ration of heartbreak: I think I trashed my pride-and-joy LX beyond repair, but that's a whole other tale of woe...) Regards, Stephen - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
John wrote: > I am hoping to hear how the MZ-S shoots with the FA* > 600/4 in the field, especially compared to the PZ1p. Its one of the first thing I'll do on monday weather permitting. > I am surprised to hear your success at shooting in low > light. I would like to know the shutter speeds > involved. I feel confident if the shutter speed is 1/250s or faster. > I would also love an IS teleconverter in FA mount. > Let's all pester Pentax until they bring one to market. > Oh, and make it in an autofocus 1.4 XL teleconvertor > for long lenses. Absolutely! If anything, Pentax should make an FA-L 1,4X converter; that is an AF teleconverter dedicated to the FA* super telephotos. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report - used purchases
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I have a confession - I've never ever bought a new Pentax lens or TC or flash. And I've only bought one new Pentax camera, out of the thirty or so I have owned. >> In the last 20 years, I've bought new the 77mm limited and a M150/3.5 that Central Camera here in Chicago mis-advertised for $40.00. Oh, and a FA28-80 with the then new PZ-1. The rest of the lenses - M's, A's, A*'s, K's and the cameras from KM to P5 are used. I had most of the M line before I met you guys and discovered eBay. Buying was scanning Shutterbug for bargains every month. Now I've got a whole new 'want' list. But as you say, the fun is in the hunt. Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
That one I don't know, but this one is http://www.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0106/feature3/zoom1.html --- Pål_Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > William wrote: > > > You would also have to put up with Canon's > notoriously sucky > > bokeh. > > > Absolutely. I wonder what IS do to bokeh. Bokeh is > very important in a long telephoto lens because > theres little chance that everything will be in > focus with such a lens. > I have never really been a bokeh connoisseur but > after aquiring the Limited lenses I've become one. > This lenses have more soul than Otis Redding! Not > only are their bokeh exxcellent but I would say that > they are creative instruments. Try get down in a > flower field with the 77 Limited at close focusing > distance and you'll know what I mean. This lenses > suck in air and space in a way I've never seen in > other lenses. Not only are the Limited lenses > excellent in bokeh and in the 3D feel department, > but also most FA* lenses. Both the FA* 600/4 and FA* > 200/4 macro gives superb bokeh and that three > dimensional look. Hell, I can spot photographs shot > with the FA* 600/4 lens by observing the out of > focus area. Hence, I'm certain that Matthias Klum's > National Geographic june issue front page is shot > with the FA* 600/4. > > > Pål > > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. > To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. > Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at > http://pug.komkon.org . > __ Do You Yahoo!? Spot the hottest trends in music, movies, and more. http://buzz.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
William wrote: > You would also have to put up with Canon's notoriously sucky > bokeh. Absolutely. I wonder what IS do to bokeh. Bokeh is very important in a long telephoto lens because theres little chance that everything will be in focus with such a lens. I have never really been a bokeh connoisseur but after aquiring the Limited lenses I've become one. This lenses have more soul than Otis Redding! Not only are their bokeh exxcellent but I would say that they are creative instruments. Try get down in a flower field with the 77 Limited at close focusing distance and you'll know what I mean. This lenses suck in air and space in a way I've never seen in other lenses. Not only are the Limited lenses excellent in bokeh and in the 3D feel department, but also most FA* lenses. Both the FA* 600/4 and FA* 200/4 macro gives superb bokeh and that three dimensional look. Hell, I can spot photographs shot with the FA* 600/4 lens by observing the out of focus area. Hence, I'm certain that Matthias Klum's National Geographic june issue front page is shot with the FA* 600/4. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
Hear hear! Shooting with Pentax is fun. I don't take photographs for a living and so for me the enjoyment factor is important. Despite my earlier email, I don't need IS. I have the A70-210/4 but I hardly use it because I'm in a very "wide-angle mood" of late. Frank. On Thu, Jun 14, 2001 at 08:55:07PM -0500, John Mustarde wrote: > But for me, I could never switch to Canon. That's > because I could replace everything in my kit (currently > a couple of dozen lenses which allow me to shoot from > 18mm to 2400mm) with four or five Canon lenses and a > couple of TC's. And at least three of those Canon > lenses would have Image Stabilization. > > Let's see, Henry, I'll take a 20 or 24mm, a 28-135 IS, > a 100 Macro, a 100-400 IS, a 600/4 IS, a bit of > extension, and a couple of those nice AF > teleconverters. No, no need for a 50mm - I have six of > them in K-mount that I can always stick on an ME Super > if I ever again shoot at 50mm. > > But without all my Pentax-fit lenses, what would I do? > Half the fun is looking for bargain old or new lenses > and fiddling around with all that gear, manual focus > and autofocus and TC combinations and duplicate lenses > in focal lengths I rarely use, etc, etc... always > trying to find just the right combo to get the perfect > fit for all my photo needs. > > Oh, and I haven't yet delved into the mysteries of the > Limited lenses (or old screw-mount ones), which I'm > sure would be a cure-all for all those unused 50mm and > 100mm K-mount lenses I already have. > > Five lenses and one body instead of twenty-five lenses > and five bodies? How boring. No Ebay bargains to > peruse? Gads, an appalling concept. No search for the > mythical inexpensive A* 135/1.8 to grace my unused lens > shelf? Shudder and groan. > > I mean, did I make a mistake selling my K-series 50/1.2 > just because I also have an A-series 50/1.2? Should I > have kept my A 35/2, even though I hadn't shot with it > in two years? Is my old powerzoom 28-105 as good as > Brand X? Will my 1978 model Tamron 70-250/3.8 Macro > ever give me the photos I know it is capable of? How > long should I keep the secret that my twenty-dollar CPC > 24/2.8 Macro shoots better than any 24mm I've ever seen > from Pentax? > > Nope, no switch to Canon for me. Then I'd have to focus > on just taking photos, and leave all this equipment > discussion behind. That's really scary. > -- > Happy Trails, > Texdance > http://members.fortunecity.com/texdance > http://members1.clubphoto.com/john8202 > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > -- Francis Tang, Postgraduate Research Student, LFCS, Edinburgh. Visiting: AG14, FB Mathematik, TU Darmstadt, Deutschland. Tel: +49 174/3545241 (D2 Voda) ZNr: S215/215 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WWW: http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/fhlt/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
On Thu, 14 Jun 2001 08:45:06 -0400, you wrote: > I have wondered how we have gotten along without -S and VR-IS >technology in the lenses for so long ;-) snip > I can work with fast >lenses and fast film if I have to be concerned about IS. > See http://www.birdsasart.com/faq_superis.html and other portions of the Arthur Morris site for a good discussion of why IS is the best thing since... well since uh... the instant-return mirror? TTL metering? TTL flash metering? The desirable films for wildlife photography are fairly slow, limited to maybe a push to 320 ISO. One cannot regularly depend on 800, 1600, and 3200 ISO films for wildlife photography if the intent is publication. And there is really nothing faster than a 300/2.8 or 600/4. Add IS to those lenses, and the elimination of camera shake blur becomes commonplace rather than rare. Canon is making everyone else look like they are peddling Model T lenses. Really, Canon is leaving everyone behind in certain areas of lens design, specifically IS technology and their soon-to-be-released ultra light long lens. For those who need IS and light long lenses, and for those who may not "need" that stuff to make a living but just want it, Canon is unfortunately the one and only choice. Nikon's VR lens is, from the accounts I trust, overpriced junk. But for me, I could never switch to Canon. That's because I could replace everything in my kit (currently a couple of dozen lenses which allow me to shoot from 18mm to 2400mm) with four or five Canon lenses and a couple of TC's. And at least three of those Canon lenses would have Image Stabilization. Let's see, Henry, I'll take a 20 or 24mm, a 28-135 IS, a 100 Macro, a 100-400 IS, a 600/4 IS, a bit of extension, and a couple of those nice AF teleconverters. No, no need for a 50mm - I have six of them in K-mount that I can always stick on an ME Super if I ever again shoot at 50mm. But without all my Pentax-fit lenses, what would I do? Half the fun is looking for bargain old or new lenses and fiddling around with all that gear, manual focus and autofocus and TC combinations and duplicate lenses in focal lengths I rarely use, etc, etc... always trying to find just the right combo to get the perfect fit for all my photo needs. Oh, and I haven't yet delved into the mysteries of the Limited lenses (or old screw-mount ones), which I'm sure would be a cure-all for all those unused 50mm and 100mm K-mount lenses I already have. Five lenses and one body instead of twenty-five lenses and five bodies? How boring. No Ebay bargains to peruse? Gads, an appalling concept. No search for the mythical inexpensive A* 135/1.8 to grace my unused lens shelf? Shudder and groan. I mean, did I make a mistake selling my K-series 50/1.2 just because I also have an A-series 50/1.2? Should I have kept my A 35/2, even though I hadn't shot with it in two years? Is my old powerzoom 28-105 as good as Brand X? Will my 1978 model Tamron 70-250/3.8 Macro ever give me the photos I know it is capable of? How long should I keep the secret that my twenty-dollar CPC 24/2.8 Macro shoots better than any 24mm I've ever seen from Pentax? Nope, no switch to Canon for me. Then I'd have to focus on just taking photos, and leave all this equipment discussion behind. That's really scary. -- Happy Trails, Texdance http://members.fortunecity.com/texdance http://members1.clubphoto.com/john8202 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
That makes me want to run out and buy a MZ-S ... Norm Pål Jensen wrote: But the custom function is something you do once, or very rarely, in order to customize the camera to personal preferences. I cannot remember the last time a accessed the custom functions on my Z-1p. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
-- Original Message -- >At GFM one of the speakers was >John Ashburn, who uses Canon. He had the 100-400 IS, or whatever it is, >and it's pretty amazing...you can handhold it at 1/60 at *400mm*...I >tried it and it's un-freaking-believable. > >I have no idea whether or not the glass is any good, but I can see how >some people could come to depend on the ability. For wildlife and sports photographers, IS/VR will allow shots that simply wouldn't be possible with a tripod. Even if you use a faster film it'll let you choose a higher shutter speed or smaller aperture than an equivalent conventional lens. This translates into a greater number of successful images and for a working professional that's literally money in the bank. Apparently, there's a little loss in ultimate sharpness under ideal conditions (tripod mounted and IS/VR turned off) but if I were earning a living doing this kind of photography (and using by own gear as opposed to that provided by an employer) I'd be shooting Canon, great Pentax glass be damned. If you're relying on your photography to put food on the table you want to get the maximum number of marketable shots you can. If you're doing landscapes, architecture, portraits, fine art photos, you don't need IS/VR at all (I think), but for PJ, sports and wildlife VR/IS = $$$. Frankly I'm really surprised other camera manufacturers are taking so long to compete with Canon in this technology and I'm *amazed* that Nikon has been so slow in responding (they have only one VR lens IIRC). I'd guess Nikon's professional support and marking clout have allowed them to hang on to their masive share of the pro market but I think Canon will make inroads if the balance doesn't shift a bit. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
"Matamoros, Cesar A." wrote: > > I have wondered how we have gotten along without -S and VR-IS > technology in the lenses for so long ;-) > > Other than the marketing hype, from reps and sales clerks, I really > have not had someone explain the need for this technology. I have not > checked into it, but how much does this add to the price of the lens? A lot, I'm sure, but it may be worth it. At GFM one of the speakers was John Ashburn, who uses Canon. He had the 100-400 IS, or whatever it is, and it's pretty amazing...you can handhold it at 1/60 at *400mm*...I tried it and it's un-freaking-believable. I have no idea whether or not the glass is any good, but I can see how some people could come to depend on the ability. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S Report
I have wondered how we have gotten along without -S and VR-IS technology in the lenses for so long ;-) Other than the marketing hype, from reps and sales clerks, I really have not had someone explain the need for this technology. I have not checked into it, but how much does this add to the price of the lens? Call me old-fashioned, though I do have an MZ-S on order, but I am more than content with my simple AF and non-AF lenses. I can work with fast lenses and fast film if I have to be concerned about IS. Just my two cents, César Matamoros II Panama City, Florida > -Original Message- > From: Francis Tang [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2001 6:37 PM > > On Wed, Jun 13, 2001 at 11:35:12PM +0200, Pål Jensen wrote: > > Pentax clover wrote: > > > > > I still believe Pentax needs to make a better SLR, nearer to a > F-100,. > > > > You mean no dataimprinting, no built in flash, no flash synch at all > speeds, no mirror lock or prefire, one less AF sensor, no automatic film > wind to desired frame, no hypermodes, larger size, higher weight, higher > battery consumption etc? > > But with the option of using AF-S/USM and VR/IS technology lenses. > > Does the F100 have no data imprinting? The F80S does, or so I've read > somewhere. > > -- > Francis Tang, Postgraduate Research Student, LFCS, Edinburgh. > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
Jim wrote: > I still haven't memorized all of the Pentax functions on my PZ1-P. I have > to consult the instruction book. The dealer that showed me his MZ-S had > figured out some of the 19 functions with out consulting the instruction > book. > There are times when the simplicity of the LX and ESII cameras is preferable > to complexity of the PZ's and MZ-S. > I will wait awhile before purchasing an MZ-S. I waited three years after > the intro of the LX to get one -used. But the custom function is something you do once, or very rarely, in order to customize the camera to personal preferences. I cannot remember the last time a accessed the custom functions on my Z-1p. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S Report
On Thursday, June 14, 2001 11:34 AM, McRae, Max MS [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > Can you tell us exactly what those 19 functions are please? > Or does anyone have a URL where I can read up on them? > > Dying to know.. > > > Max > Try this link for an Acrobat PDF file of the MZ-S catalogue, which includes a listing of the functions http://www.pentax.com/products/cameras/camera_download.cfm You will need Acrobat Reader 5.0 (free from Adobe) in order to read it properly. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
I still haven't memorized all of the Pentax functions on my PZ1-P. I have to consult the instruction book. The dealer that showed me his MZ-S had figured out some of the 19 functions with out consulting the instruction book. There are times when the simplicity of the LX and ESII cameras is preferable to complexity of the PZ's and MZ-S. I will wait awhile before purchasing an MZ-S. I waited three years after the intro of the LX to get one -used. Jim A. > From: "McRae, Max MS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Thu, 14 Jun 2001 11:34:14 +1000 > To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: MZ-S Report > > Burt wrote: > > REPORT: > In one word, GREAT! > Fast low learning curve with 19 functions that serve you well. > > Burt, > > Can you tell us exactly what those 19 functions are please? > Or does anyone have a URL where I can read up on them? > > Dying to know.. > > > Max > > EOM > > NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the > addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you > are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that > you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you > have received this message in error please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S Report
Burt wrote: REPORT: In one word, GREAT! Fast low learning curve with 19 functions that serve you well. Burt, Can you tell us exactly what those 19 functions are please? Or does anyone have a URL where I can read up on them? Dying to know.. Max EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S Report
On Wed, 13 Jun 2001 17:23:02 -0700, Bucky wrote: >How do you anticipate the Pentax will handle the 1/6000 speed sync? Is it >ikely to be more useful than that of the Nikon? The same way :-( Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S Report
How do you anticipate the Pentax will handle the 1/6000 speed sync? Is it ikely to be more useful than that of the Nikon? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Gary L. Murphy Sent: June 13, 2001 16:37 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: MZ-S Report On Wed, 13 Jun 2001 15:57:20 -0700, Bucky wrote: >Am I mistaken in believing that the Nikon F100 will flash sync at up to >1/8000 using the SB28? I could be, of course. Yup, so will the N90s, but that's if you don't mind using the flash within 10 feet since, to be able to sync at 1/ 8000, the flash more or less acts like a strobe light flashing on and off during the shot. Our systems programmer has 2 N90s' and the SB28 and says that the 1/8000 flash sync is nothing more than a selling gimmick. More hype than true function. Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
Hello So I am not the only one who writes to Pentax ! Great ! I happy to read what you feel about the MZ-S. And of course, I understand the enjoyement it procures to you. As I thought, the MZ-S is mostly well knowed for its high cost, but not for it small side ! I still believe Pentax needs to make a better SLR, nearer to a F-100, but as you know, I am not here to make reproaches, but to enhance that each user has its own wishes !!! Also, I hope Pentax will make a good SLR as cheap as the Dynax Maxxum5 and better ! See you [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: mercredi 13 juin 2001 13:24 Subject: MZ-S Report > > In a message dated 6/12/01 6:18:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > writes: > > << On Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:20:23 -0500 Darryl Lafferty > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I happened to buy the only one in stock at Arlington Camera in Arlington, > Tx and the price was > > 899.99. The quoted price on Adorama is 849.95. I would have to disagee > about the overkill for a > > Pentax. This camera has a solid feel like on the Nikon F100 or the Contax > N1. > > Yesterday, Adorama emailed me a quote of 899.95 -- must be > inflation! >> > > REPORT: > In one word, GREAT! > Two years ago I wrote to Pentax USA & Japan telling them what I desired in a > camera. I wanted the construction of the PZ-1p; the simplicity of the ZX-5n > and a NEW, FASTER autofocus system. I wanted prudent use of battery power and > a grip that added to battery life & accepted AA Lithiums. I wanted a Contax > G2 in SLR form. Lenses & all. > I GOT IT! Limited lenses & all. > This camera is simply the best travel camera I have ever used. It is a > no-nonsense, solid, easy to operate hi-tech picture taking machine. No red > focus areas, but a system that indicates pretaking focus and confirmation of > picture taken. Fast low learning curve with 19 functions that serve you well. > This camera is made to last; serve the photographer; and be with you all the > time. > My final feelings? I ordered my second body two hours after unpacking my > first. Its not an EOS 1V, F5, F100, Max 9 or Max 7. Its a pro Pentax. Its the > one you carry, use and know it delivers. Well done Pentax. Thanks for > delivering a month before I need it in Italy. AND thank you Tamron & Sigma > for the Tamron SP 24-135 (best %^& zoom around) and the EX 24-70/2.8 to come > next week. I'll put you to good use. > Now, Pentax get those BG-10 grips and the 31/1.8 to me before July 14th. > Burt > NYC > USA > > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Report
MacBurt wrote: > In one word, GREAT! > Two years ago I wrote to Pentax USA & Japan telling them what I desired in a > camera. I wanted the construction of the PZ-1p; the simplicity of the ZX-5n > and a NEW, FASTER autofocus system. I wanted prudent use of battery power and > a grip that added to battery life & accepted AA Lithiums. I wanted a Contax > G2 in SLR form. Lenses & all. > I GOT IT! Limited lenses & all. You're not the only one writing to Pentax. This forum was full of wishes for a pro grade AF Pentax a few years back. Most wanted a small, compact lightweight, no nonsense all metal body and also metal lenses. Thats what we got. I've noticed that in Pentax recent restructuring plan it is mentioned that they will try to give their customers what they want. > My final feelings? I ordered my second body two hours after unpacking my > first. Its not an EOS 1V, F5, F100, Max 9 or Max 7. Its a pro Pentax. Its the > one you carry, use and know it delivers. Well done Pentax. Bravo! >Thanks for > delivering a month before I need it in Italy. AND thank you Tamron & Sigma > for the Tamron SP 24-135 (best %^& zoom around) and the EX 24-70/2.8 to come > next week. I'll put you to good use. Heresy! Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
MZ-S Report
In a message dated 6/12/01 6:18:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << On Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:20:23 -0500 Darryl Lafferty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I happened to buy the only one in stock at Arlington Camera in Arlington, Tx and the price was > 899.99. The quoted price on Adorama is 849.95. I would have to disagee about the overkill for a > Pentax. This camera has a solid feel like on the Nikon F100 or the Contax N1. Yesterday, Adorama emailed me a quote of 899.95 -- must be inflation! >> REPORT: In one word, GREAT! Two years ago I wrote to Pentax USA & Japan telling them what I desired in a camera. I wanted the construction of the PZ-1p; the simplicity of the ZX-5n and a NEW, FASTER autofocus system. I wanted prudent use of battery power and a grip that added to battery life & accepted AA Lithiums. I wanted a Contax G2 in SLR form. Lenses & all. I GOT IT! Limited lenses & all. This camera is simply the best travel camera I have ever used. It is a no-nonsense, solid, easy to operate hi-tech picture taking machine. No red focus areas, but a system that indicates pretaking focus and confirmation of picture taken. Fast low learning curve with 19 functions that serve you well. This camera is made to last; serve the photographer; and be with you all the time. My final feelings? I ordered my second body two hours after unpacking my first. Its not an EOS 1V, F5, F100, Max 9 or Max 7. Its a pro Pentax. Its the one you carry, use and know it delivers. Well done Pentax. Thanks for delivering a month before I need it in Italy. AND thank you Tamron & Sigma for the Tamron SP 24-135 (best %^& zoom around) and the EX 24-70/2.8 to come next week. I'll put you to good use. Now, Pentax get those BG-10 grips and the 31/1.8 to me before July 14th. Burt NYC USA - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
