on 1/24/01 10:25 AM, Shel Belinkoff at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi Ken,
>
> As you know, I'm interested in a similar setup as a walking
> around, P&S type of camera. Please let us know how well the
> setup works for you.
Hi Shel,
I replaced my MZ-3/43mm Silver kit with a black kit, so the set up is
exactly the same as before and I use it in the same way as before.
Black colour makes the MZ-3 look that much more professional, i.e., a real
camera (not that MZ-3 is not :-), thus my first impression of "baby LX" with
black shutter dial and compensation dial etc.
This particular combination is very light (just about 20oz w/lens) and very
small. Lens is very compact but its filter and hood do not make the kit
quite pocketable.
I can see why you say you want to use it in a P&S manner as it is ideal for
that purpose. If you set everything auto, you can just literally point and
shoot, even with one hand. Yet the camera is very capable with its 1/4000
max, 1/125 sync, AE lock, DOF preview and popup flash, which covers most
shooting situations. I have a penchant for smallish cameras and the best
part of the MZ-3 is its Pentax! This kit makes it easy to just pick it up
and go. I do not quite feel like snatching my z-1p so casually when I go to
friend's house etc.
I used to be a z-1p shooter with the MZ-3 as sorta back up, but since
acquiring MZ-3 and a pair of Limited lenses (43/77), I just snatch this up
whenever I expect some shooting session, particularly indoor (for this
reason, I usually load it with 400 film). In outdoor, you do not feel like
lugging around a heavy behemoth, yet this kit takes as good pics as any
other higher spec'd cameras do. I love its size. With the legendary
43mm/1.9, the angle is right and the lens is fast enough for most
situations. So, it's good for a single lens walk-about.
Actually, I love the size and weight of the MZ camera so much so that I
purchased an MZ-M and slapped an M40/2.8 on it, which really makes it a
great and true "P&S" SLR if there is such a term.
I do not quite "abuse" the black MZ-3 kit but I treat the MZ-M/40mm kit
almost like a disposable camera without worrying scratches and dents etc.
I am sure you will be delighted with a black MZ-3. I first tried to buy a
black MZ-3 in Canada but it was impossible to find it. I am not even sure
that Pentax Canada import black versions.
Cheers,
Ken
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