Like you, I own a k2DMD. I also have the LX and a couple of ESII's. Last
summer I decided to try my hand at bidding on eBay for a SF1n, which I think
is the U.S. designation for the SFXn.
I won the bidding for the SF1n. What I liked about the camera was the AF
and the various AE modes I could get with F 35-70 zoom. What I also like is
being able to use that lens on my K2DMD and LX. Yes, I lose some of the AE
functions because the only AE on those cameras is aperture preferred.
I like the ability to bracket shots quickly with my SF1n and the built-in
flash.
Does this mean I'm ready to part with my older Pentaxes? No way. The SF1n
is an additional tool to use in my hobby.
Jim A.
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> Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2001 11:01:58 +0100
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> Subject: SFXn: YAD (Yet Another "Decisions" post)
>
>
> Hi all! This is (I am sorry) going to be another "decisions" post, and
> hopefully thread. Thank you for any info and opinions you express.
>
> I am tempted (and without any work of a "lens purchase enabler") by a
> virtually Like New or Excellent SFXn + F 1.4/50 ... both are almost
> spot-less, the lens and body are in great condition, although being 10years
> at least old. It's also honestly priced, if not a bargain.
>
> Now, I would like to get the lens at least, but it comes only with the
> body. I am used more to Pentax manual bodies - the K2DMD is my great used
> and loved main camera. what can I except from the SFXn? It's definitely
> going to be different...
>
> It's only center-weighed metering, ain't it?
> What's the information in viewfinder? Apart from shutter-speed (on the
> right), is there any more info? Flash confirm, aperture, exp.compens. ?
> Can I set exposure compensation for the flash only, as with PZ-1p? Or can
> it be "fooled" by exposure compensation with manual exp. mode selected as
> on MZ5n ? Or neither of it? Flash compensation is a lot to me.
> The AF's pretty basic, but does it have focus confiramtion with manual
> lenses? I have a lot of manual focus lenses
> Does it have the snap-in-focus feature (or whaddyacallit) - shutter
> releases when the body senses in-focus with manual lens - like on PZ-1p
> (the "wildlife coming into range" feature)
> Anything else interesting about it?
>
>
> I found out to my dismay that I can't see the selected f/stop in the
> finder, only on the outside display. Is that normal? Am I doing something
> wrong?
> It really is different form the K2DMD... at least the body is also heavy
> alloy under that plastic (by the weight of it I think).
>
> I am still not sure whether I will buy the kit and keep only the lens and
> sell the body or keep both. I still don't know if I like the body's
> ergonomics...
>
> If I choose to sell the body, anybody here wanting an spotless SFXn? I
> live in europe, but can ship overseas.
>
> I would welcome any opinions on the body etc...!
>
> Thanks
>
> Frantisek
>
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