I have had a ZX5n for about 2 years. I has been great. The greatest thing
about it is its ease of use. Everything is laid out in a very intuitive
manner. I had no trouble adjusting from an MESuper to this camera. I don't
do well with cameras with lots of symbols and icons to memorize. I hate my
point & shoot with its display full of symbols. All I can remember is the
lightning bolt is flash. I havn't owned a Nikon since a old "F" so I can't
comment. It can be small and light with a 50mm or 28-70/4 or add a battery
pack, full size flash and a big lens for performance.
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From: "Who Me" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2001 8:40 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.
>
> As for lenses, I'm considering at least one prime (e.g., 50mm, near 1.8)
and
> a non-power AF zoom, e.g., 28-105mm (or the upcoming 24-90mm Pentax zoom).
>
> All comments will be appreciated. I'm particularly interested in issues
> that go beyond the specs (like reliability, ease of use, etc.).
>
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