Re: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

2002-04-23 Thread Sas Gabor
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. -

Re: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

2002-04-23 Thread ERNReed
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 My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the

Re: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

2002-04-23 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
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

SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

2002-04-22 Thread Bowman, John
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

Re: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

2002-04-22 Thread David Brooks
] Sent: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 13:33:05 -0300 To: Pentax Discussion Group (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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

Re: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

2002-04-22 Thread Alan Chan
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

Re: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

2002-04-22 Thread Bob Rapp
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 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.