Hi,
The main differences are:
- The SF1 is bigger, heavier, has more metal in it.
- The SF1 has a better finder, with interchangeable screens.
- The SF1 has better in focus indicator. Not a singke dot (like MZ5n), but
with two additional arrows showing the direction to turn the focus ring.
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Seems a shame not to have the PZ-1p as an option here; seems like a much
closer match to the SF1. (Judging from Gabor's list of features; I am not
actually familiar with the SF1.)
ERNR
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SG - The SF1 has a better finder, with interchangeable screens.
You can easily fit the C74 screen with split-image into it, or use the
AF screen, they are both easy to focus manually on the SFXn (SF1n).
the SFXn is pretty rugged body, in terms or reliability of the shutter
mechanism. Also, it's
Well, I have a dilemma. My SF1 has been sent for repair as it would kill
batteries in a day or two even when turned off. The local Pentax repair shop
had to send it to Pentax Canada in Toronto as they feel it is a circuit
problem (sounds expensive to me). Otherwise, it would work fine. The local
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Sent: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 13:33:05 -0300
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Subject: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!
Well, I have a dilemma. My SF1 has been sent for repair as it would
kill
batteries in a day
My question is if they offer the MZ-5N, is it a worthy replacement
Too bad you don't live in Australia. The still service all those models! I
had a new meter movement assembly fitted to my KX just last week and a SV
serviced and adjusted 2 weeks before that!
North America seems to have a throw away policy. After all, who has their
colour TVs repaired?
I think
At least they have not scrapped the old items!
Bob
I was in Melbourne. They even have some uncommon accessories in their long
forgotten inventory.
regards,
Alan Chan
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