The main problem with the PZ1P apart from the size (IMO) is that it can't do depth of
field preview on the A setting, or at all with the new aperture-ringless lenses. So
it's not as forward compatible as some say.
The MZ-S can do this, but can't set the aperture except indirectly.
The MZ-6 can
On Sun, 11 Apr 2004 23:24:34 -0400, Clint Austin wrote:
In the next several months I will be purchasing a new SLR body. I have
...
My first question is this: Should Istay with Pentax?
Find a camera you are happy to use. One that meets your requirements.
IF that is Pentax then that's
It depends on what type of professional work you're looking at.
Weddings? Don't use 35mm. For $500 you can get a good medium format
starter (Fuji 645) that will improve your pictures significantly.
Your Pentax gear will be perfect for the candids side.
Portraits? Even for simple senior and
I was in much the same situation as you a few months ago. Although most
of my lenses are K series, I went with the *ist D. I have found that it
functions quite well with these lenses. It gives you very adequate
center weighted metering and open aperture focusing. It will function
much the same
William Robb wrote:
I don't think Pentax is ever going to be state of the art again. The
Spotmatic days are long gone.
If you can live with a camera that is a couple of steps behind the
state of the art, and (I think more importantly) like the lenses,
then the istD is a good camera.
This
, 2004 9:25 PM
To: PDML
Subject: which way would you go...
In the next several months I will be purchasing a new SLR body. I have
two questions that I need help answering. Currently I own two Pentax bodies,
a MX, and a ME Super. I also own several K-mount SMC lenses. The only
problem I have
- Original Message -
From: David Madsen
Subject: RE: which way would you go...
I stuck with Pentax, and happy I did. I proudly own and MZ-S and
an istD.
They do everything I need them to do - take great pictures!
I am pretty sure that unless you are among the 1/100th of 1
Hi Clint;
If you're happy with the lenses you have I think there is no reason to
switch brands. We have a few members using the *ist-D professionally who
seem to be very happy with it. You might look for a used PZ-1P (Z1-P),
debatably Pentax's most professional 35mm body. It will use both lenses
In the next several months I will be purchasing a new SLR body. I have
two questions that I need help answering. Currently I own two Pentax bodies,
a MX, and a ME Super. I also own several K-mount SMC lenses. The only
problem I have is that soon I would like to venture into some professional
To: PDML
Subject: which way would you go...
At any rate I will always enjoy my k-mount gear, I love the m series
cameras, they are the first SLR's I ever used and have always done right by
me. Thanks for your help.
- Original Message -
From: Clint Austin
Subject: which way would you go...
Should I stay with Pentax?
Good question.
If you are planning on shooting professionally, you pretty much have
to be considering digital, and probably an SLR.
Because of the format change, your lenses have
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