Mafud wrote:
> You can't defend his declarative statement. The MZ-S is "small(er)" than the
> PZ-1/1p clan but by how much? Small in ~whose~ hands? There are some who find
> the PZ-1p too large for their hands while others, myself included, find that
> it fits. [snip]
>But judging the MZ-S sm
In a message dated 2/17/01 6:51:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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> > No, Ralf, you must say ~you~ (I) don't want the small size and high
prices,
> particularly since you, Ralf, don't know how small it ~actually~ is or how
> much it costs.
In Ralf's defense,
Mafud wrote:
>
> No, Ralf, you must say ~you~ (I) don't want the small size and high prices,
> particularly since you, Ralf, don't know how small it ~actually~ is or how
> much it costs.
In Ralf's defense, I do think he speaks for himself and we do know how small the MZ-S
is and what it co
The N80 works fine with all AF lenses, and AI-P lenses.
Thanks,
Ed
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Subject: RE: Subject: MZ-S spirit (was: MZ-S with LX durability)
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In a message dated 2/17/01 2:14:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< When considering that the MZ-S fuses MZ-style, Z-1p features, and LX built
and finish, its apparent that Pentax is reaching out to the Pentax
enthusiasts >>
And, as Micheal Coreleone said: "dragging me
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> In a message dated 2/17/01 1:24:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
In a message dated 2/17/01 1:24:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Not everybody wants smallest size and is willing to pay high prices. >>
No, Ralf, you must say ~you~ (I) don't want the small size and high prices,
particularly since you, Ralf, don't know how small it ~
Ralf wrote:
>As far as F80 is concerned - I have enjoyed mine very well...[snip]...I won't
>complain, since I have bought the F80 exact to have certain features for the
>lowest possible price...[snip]...So far I had 9 months of good fun with this
>camera
Ralf,
Today I took my son to the pet sto
In a message dated 2/17/01 1:24:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Durability is also not everybodies priority, >>
Huh?!
Mafud
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In a message dated 2/17/01 1:24:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Hence they will accept lower built quality, but will demand moderate
prices. >>
Again, speak for yourself, Ralf.
Mafud
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In a message dated 2/17/01 1:24:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< The MZ-S is not a camera for everybody. >>
Ralf, ~you~ of all people, ought not make a snap judgement about a camera you
have neither seen or operated and a camera which ~you~ yourself seem to deny,
has
Hi Pål and all
Pål wrote:
"During the 90's we have almost only seen utterly vision-free cameras.
The MZ-S does indeed have direction. Its a strong statement in design and
features. Its equally strong statement as the MZ-5 was back in '95. Of
course it won't suit all but neither does a camera along
Ralf Engelmann wrote:
>
> Carlos Royo wrote:
>
> > Please explain to us what you mean when you write "young
> > and wild camera". ...
> > it (MZ-S) seems to me the kind of camera we have been
> > longing for: light, small, sturdy, with almost every useful
> > feature needed for nearly everyone
Ralf wrote:
> The answer is still: no. The MZ-S is not a camera for everybody. Not
> everybody wants smallest size and is willing to pay high prices.
> Durability is also not everybodies priority, since some want to
> update their gear regularly in order to enjoy latest technology.
This is
Ralf wrote:
> Here we are at the topic: Most brands offer different types of
> cameras for different attitudes.
Not at all. Canon basically makes the same camera but at different price points. This
is good if you happen to like their philosophy. If not, you're lost. Lately, Nikon has
follo
> I vaguely remember this thread and my lack of energy
> to contribute.
> But with the world of second hand AF-Nikkor lenses
> from 1986 to now
> on offer, nobody will miss anything.
>
>
> Ralf
> -
I'm not sure about that, Ralf. The N80 has an AF-D mount, so
it's a pretty good bet that earlier
In a message dated 2/17/01 11:54:22 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< However, it seems that other price classes/camera types will
disappear now from the Pentax lineup, and this includes cameras in
the technically capable mid class, a class I always have found
especial
Mafud wrote:
> If it's value for dollar spent you're fretting about, you could
> buy two brand-new-in-the-box PZ-1p bodies and have enough left
> over to go a long way on a PENTAX tele-extender or flash for the
> same $1300.
I hate these subject shifts in threads. No, No. The point is not how
In a message dated 2/17/01 10:55:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< I am talking about my sour earned money here. Buying a F80 kind of camera
every 5 years costs me $1300. >>
If it's value for dollar spent you're fretting about, you could buy two
brand-new-in-the-box P
Carlos Royo wrote:
> Please explain to us what you mean when you write "young
> and wild camera". ...
> it (MZ-S) seems to me the kind of camera we have been
> longing for: light, small, sturdy, with almost every useful
> feature needed for nearly everyone.
That's a 100% subjective view and a
Ralf wrote:
"Even though I think I have understood the concept behind the MZ-S, I
would be surprised if it becomes a _big_ hit. It might sell well,
especially in the first time though."
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I agree but it's obvious to me that the MZ-S is not designed for high volume. This
makes sense to m
In a message dated 2/17/01 7:48:39 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Yes, but is this positive? The MZ-S might get the image of a slow
camera with luxury attitude for the slow people with luxury attitude. >>
What?
Mafud
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John Mustarde wrote:
> Although my first impression was reserved, I think the MZ-S will
> be a big hit, especially with the love-factor crowd who see a
> camera as a class act in addition to a photo tool.
Even though I think I have understood the concept behind the MZ-S, I
would be surprised
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