Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7

2006-04-18 Thread Thibouille
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

Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7

2006-04-15 Thread Patrice LACOUTURE (GMail)
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

RE: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7

2006-04-15 Thread Trevor Bailey
(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

Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7

2006-04-14 Thread Kostas Kavoussanakis
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

Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7

2006-04-13 Thread Unca Mikey
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

Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7

2006-04-13 Thread collin . x . brenemuehl
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

2006-04-13 Thread Unca Mikey
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,

Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7

2006-04-13 Thread Paul Sorenson
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

Re: Opinions about ZX-7 MZ-7

2006-04-13 Thread E.R.N. Reed
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