Re: PZ-5
A scroll of mail from dosk [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Tue, 22 May 2001 15:07:02 -0400 Read it? y I'm mostly concerned about the changable options. (Such as spot metering instead of CWt'ed, rewind film leader out or in, etc...) On the PZ-1(p) these can easily be changed by the camera owner. But specs for the PZ-5 say these options there can only be changed by an authorized factory rep. So what happens if the body I get is not set up with the options I prefer? I've got one, although it no longer works. As far as I recall, there are two of us Z-5 owners on the list. The change from Spot-Centre-Marix metering can still be done, you just can't change the order in which they appear. I know of no way to change from 1/2 stops to 1/3 stops or any of the Pentax Functions as there is no PF section on the mode switch. As for changing the options, well, Pentax Japan is probably your best bet, or jut get yourself a PZ-1p. As far as I know, the Z-5 was a Japan only model and only produced for something like a year or two. It's a nice camera, but you'll always want a Z-1 after using it. Oh yeah, it doesn't have the Z-1's interval mode either. dave - 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: PZ-5;Pentax Canada
Skip, Why not go to the Pentax Canada web site, get their help e-mail address and see if they have what you need. The Pentax cameras Canada distributes carry the same lettering as Europe and Japan. DG At 01:04 AM 5/23/01 -0400, you wrote: Well, thanks for responding with info about Boz's site, which I'm well familiar with. But it's no help. Actually, the spec's I'm questioning below are based on data I originally got from Boz's site. It's there where he (Boz) states that the PZ-5 camera's changeable options, (unlike the PZ-1), can only be changed by an authorized factory rep. (And that's what I'm questioning...) If no one in the PDML does not know anything about this camera, I guess I'll have to try Pentax America again. If they won't help me, perhaps they can give me a foreign Pentax contact who can...? Skip - Original Message - From: dosk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 3:07 PM Subject: PZ-5 Does anyone on this list know anything about the Pentax PZ-5? (Not the ZX-5, but the Euro-version-only PZ-5, which was never sold new in the States.) I'm thinking of getting one, but I do have some questions I'd like to ask first before I do so. I'm mostly concerned about the changable options. (Such as spot metering instead of CWt'ed, rewind film leader out or in, etc...) On the PZ-1(p) these can easily be changed by the camera owner. But specs for the PZ-5 say these options there can only be changed by an authorized factory rep. So what happens if the body I get is not set up with the options I prefer? Who could change it, as Pentax of America says this is not their camera and they won't support it? (They won't even supply me with a manual for it; it's as if for them this camera doesn't exist. Which I find a bit strange...) Any responses here would be greatly appreciated. I did notice on the Pentax owners list that one person there owns a PZ-5. If that person is still around perhaps they could clue me in on this camera. (And, of course, anyone else who's also knowledgable about it...) Remember though, it's not the ZX-5, or the ZX-5n. It's PZ-5. Peace, Skip - 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: PZ-5
Boz's site has a lot of info on the PZ series, including the PZ-5. This link will take you right to where you want to be: http://phred.org/pentax/k/bodies/Z-PZ/index.html Live long and prosper William Robb - Original Message - From: dosk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: May 22, 2001 1:07 PM Subject: PZ-5 Does anyone on this list know anything about the Pentax PZ-5? (Not the ZX-5, but the Euro-version-only PZ-5, which was never sold new in the States.) I'm thinking of getting one, but I do have some questions I'd like to ask first before I do so. - 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: PZ-5; Boz's site no help there....
Skip, The PZ-5 had some reduced functions, but probably used the same chip as the PZ-1p (or PZ-1?). In that case, the factory would have to reset it. I remember Pal saying something about the 645n or new 6x7 having the capability of doing 1/3 stop bracketing (or 1/2 stop?), but the factory had to make the adjustment for you. I would imagine the same thing here. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, thanks for responding with info about Boz's site, which I'm well familiar with. But it's no help. Actually, the spec's I'm questioning below are based on data I originally got from Boz's site. It's there where he (Boz) states that the PZ-5 camera's changeable options, (unlike the PZ-1), can only be changed by an authorized factory rep. (And that's what I'm questioning...) If no one in the PDML does not know anything about this camera, I guess I'll have to try Pentax America again. If they won't help me, perhaps they can give me a foreign Pentax contact who can...? Skip - 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 .
