Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7
As well as Z20 and Z50. On 4/15/06, Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: E.R.N. Reed a écrit : Unca Mikey wrote: (among other things) As near as I can tell from pictures and the manual, the ZX-7 is the only Pentax SLR that allows Av mode using either the aperture ring on the lens or a selector on the body. No. The PZ-1 also does. Which suggests that the PZ-1p would too. There may be still more. :) I had the lowest-end PZ-70 as a second body quite a while ago, and it did, too. No doubt other bodies in the Z/PZ series did. Patrice -- -- Thibouille -- *ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7
E.R.N. Reed a écrit : Unca Mikey wrote: (among other things) As near as I can tell from pictures and the manual, the ZX-7 is the only Pentax SLR that allows Av mode using either the aperture ring on the lens or a selector on the body. No. The PZ-1 also does. Which suggests that the PZ-1p would too. There may be still more. :) I had the lowest-end PZ-70 as a second body quite a while ago, and it did, too. No doubt other bodies in the Z/PZ series did. Patrice
RE: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7
G'day. I have a ZX-L. It will do it as well. Actually the ZX-L (MZ-6) will also do wireless flash with the AF 360 FGZ. High speed sync and P-TTL as well. I had a MZ-7 but it was limited compared to the ZX-L Hooroo. Regards, Trevor. Australia -Original Message- From: Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, 15 April 2006 9:58 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7 E.R.N. Reed a écrit : Unca Mikey wrote: (among other things) As near as I can tell from pictures and the manual, the ZX-7 is the only Pentax SLR that allows Av mode using either the aperture ring on the lens or a selector on the body. No. The PZ-1 also does. Which suggests that the PZ-1p would too. There may be still more. :) I had the lowest-end PZ-70 as a second body quite a while ago, and it did, too. No doubt other bodies in the Z/PZ series did. Patrice
Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7
On Thu, 13 Apr 2006, E.R.N. Reed wrote: Unca Mikey wrote: (among other things) As near as I can tell from pictures and the manual, the ZX-7 is the only Pentax SLR that allows Av mode using either the aperture ring on the lens or a selector on the body. No. The PZ-1 also does. Which suggests that the PZ-1p would too. There may be still more. :) Doesn't the MZ-6/ZX-L also do that? It also has the new flash features. I think it is an updated MZ-7, am I wrong? If you are happy with the pentamirror, the MZs are really nice cameras. The -7 and the -6 also have fully functional mounts. Kostas
Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7
Hi folks, I'm still looking around the internets for an appropriate backup for my *ist 35mm, which sets aperture only on the body (no non-A lenses). When I asked about this recently, someone said, read the manual -- excellent advice! I was browsing through the manuals on the Pentax site and checked out the ZX-7. Apparently, on this body you *can* set the lens aperture ring to A (or use a lens without an aperture ring) and then set the aperture on the body with the select switch around the shutter release. Any comments from owners about the ZX-7? What do you like, not like, etc.? I notice KEH has 'em for under $100. Many thanks once again for all your help on my questions. *UncaMikey
Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7
Backups should be reliable. If you have any issues about the *ist then you should have the same or more questions about the ZX/MZ series. I'd suggest something newer OR something mechanical. Collin KC8TKA
Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7
My only issue with the *ist is that they recently discontinued it. I've had zero problems with it, very reliable, just curious about another body, separation anxiety, y'know? GGG Your suggestion is good, but... The few newer bodies appear pretty flimsy (plastic mounts, limited features, etc). I almost always shoot Av, and my favorite lens is the DA 40mm (no aperture ring), which drastically limits my choices. As near as I can tell from pictures and the manual, the ZX-7 is the only Pentax SLR that allows Av mode using either the aperture ring on the lens or a selector on the body. And it goes for about half the price of the *ist. I was just curious if anyone had any strong opinions, pro or con, about that particular model, since I haven't read much about it. *UncaMikey -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Backups should be reliable. If you have any issues about the *ist then you should have the same or more questions about the ZX/MZ series. I'd suggest something newer OR something mechanical.
Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7
Don't know about *strong* opinions, but a ZX-7 was my first camera purchase after the 'ex' sold all my MF equipment when I was out of town. I was pleased with it - still have it - seems reliable, the meter is accurate and operation ranges from completely point and shoot to full manual, with Av and Tv in between. Yes you can take the aperture ring off A if you want or use the body to adjust aperture. One of the big selling points for me at the time was the metal lens mount instead of plastic. Other features that attracted me were single or continuous drive mode and the ability to take multiple exposures on a single frame. Paul Unca Mikey wrote: My only issue with the *ist is that they recently discontinued it. I've had zero problems with it, very reliable, just curious about another body, separation anxiety, y'know? GGG Your suggestion is good, but... The few newer bodies appear pretty flimsy (plastic mounts, limited features, etc). I almost always shoot Av, and my favorite lens is the DA 40mm (no aperture ring), which drastically limits my choices. As near as I can tell from pictures and the manual, the ZX-7 is the only Pentax SLR that allows Av mode using either the aperture ring on the lens or a selector on the body. And it goes for about half the price of the *ist. I was just curious if anyone had any strong opinions, pro or con, about that particular model, since I haven't read much about it. *UncaMikey -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Backups should be reliable. If you have any issues about the *ist then you should have the same or more questions about the ZX/MZ series. I'd suggest something newer OR something mechanical.
Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7
Unca Mikey wrote: (among other things) As near as I can tell from pictures and the manual, the ZX-7 is the only Pentax SLR that allows Av mode using either the aperture ring on the lens or a selector on the body. No. The PZ-1 also does. Which suggests that the PZ-1p would too. There may be still more. :)
