I think the MZ-3 actually replaced the MZ-5N. They just continued to
sell the remaining stock of MZ-5Ns and now they are running out. So
what does that mean for us in the US where they never sold an XZ-3?
--Tom
Ed Mathews wrote:
>
> It seems absurd to me that Pentax would discontinue this camera without
> something for this segment, so I don't think that will happen. Which means,
> either:
>
> 1) The new MZ-S will be a LOT cheaper than we initially thought (unlikely).
> Or,
> 2) There is a new model yet to be released that is coming soon, with some
> upgrades to fit it between the MZ5N and the MZ-S (quite possible). Or,
> 3) Some of the new parts from the MZ-S will find their way into the MZ5N,
> and it will become the MZ5N Super (possible). Or,
> 4) Pentax is now marketing strictly to pros and novices - nothing in
> between (very unlikely). Or,
> 5) Someone was misinformed (quite possible).
>
> Feel free to add other possibilities I may have overlooked. In any case, I
> wouldn't fret over it's demise.
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert VanNatta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Monday, January 08, 2001 12:07 PM
> Subject: Re: MZ-5N discontinued?
>
> >
> >
> > It is always possible that they might just rework it a little and add a
> couple more features
> > as they did when the ZX-5 was discontinued in favor of the ZX-5n.
> >
> > How about a mirror lockup and a 1/4000 shutter?
> >
> > Chris Ellison wrote:
> >
> > a best seller.
> >
> > >
> > > Could Pentax manufacture a replacement at less cost and so increase
> > > their profit margin?
> > >
> > > Should I start stockpiling 5n bodies? It is possibly my favourite SLR of
> > > all time and there does seem to be a trend towards less compatibility
> > > with the old lenses.
> > > --
> > > Chris Ellison
> > >
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