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From: "Who Me" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 7:40 PM
Subject: Pentax ZX-5n or Nikon N65
> About 30 years ago, I enjoyed using a Pentax Spotmatic with two
prime
> lenses, but later sold everything several years ago.
>
> I'm now considering the Pentax ZX-5n and Nikon N65, and would
appreciate
> some feedback.
>
> On paper, although the N65 is newer, both cameras seem to have
similar
> specs. Pros and cons: the ZX-5n has a spot meter and the
auto-exposure
> system can work with manual lenses, whereas the N65 exposure
(which requires
> auto-focus lense) seems better (in that it considers distance info
when
> using Nikon D and G AF lenses). Also the N65 flash is brighter
(GN 39 vs
> 11), and the N65 body fits my hand somewhat better.
Nikon GN spec is in feet, while Pentax is in meters, so the
disparity isn't so great. Compare the viewfinders as well. Pentax
has more coverage and built-in diopter adjustment. OTOH, Nikon has
built-in multi-exposure, ZX-5n doesn't.
When comparing the feel of the two cameras, see how they feel with
the optional battery pack.
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