On Sun, 11 Feb 2001, Chris Brogden wrote:
> On Sun, 11 Feb 2001, Gerald Wang wrote:
>
> > Hi Mike, in what ways do you consider the MZ-S to be lacking when compared
> > to the PZ-1p?
>
> I'm not Mike, but....
>
> --1/6000 and 1/180 instead of 1/8000 and 1/250
Howdy Chris,
That's only a 1/2-stop difference, plus don't forget the high-speed sync
of the new flash (not to mention wireless TTL operation).
> --2.5 fps instead of 4.3 fps
Not to pick at straws <g>, but afaik the Z-1p is "approximately" 4 fps
(the original Z-1 was 3.3 fps iirc).
> --.75x viewfinder instead of .8x
I know. :(
> --no more nifty side-mounted hotshoe
I hadn't thought of this one. To me, the wireless TTL makes up for it. :)
> When it comes down to it, I can live with all of these changes, and the
> new features introduced on the MZ-S more than make up for them. At the
> same time, I have to wonder whether they're planning the MZ-Sn or Z2-p
> with all of the upgrades *and* the same shutter and motor drive as the
> Z1-p. Now *that* would be a nice camera. :)
Agreed. There are some really nifty features that have got me hooked.
However, I must resist.. must save up money to buy...
...Limited lenses! :D
As far as the motor drive goes, I hope it is quieter. I like the cool
sounds my Z-1p makes but I do wish it were quieter at times.
Ok, on to Alan's list:
> To me, the disappointment include:
> 1) The viewfinder has lower magnification which is no good for manual
> focus (Z-1p: 0.8X, MZ-M: 0.77X (the MZ-M is quite bad already)).
Manual focus?? Who needs that? Sheesh, get with the 90's already! :)
> 2) 1/180s x-sync is a bad new for those who do not want to buy another
> flash (I have already had a Metz 40MZ3i which I intend to use).
Are you saying that your Metz won't function with the MZ-S or that you
are concerned with the 1/2-stop loss in sync speed?
> 3) New release cable (aren't the old one expensive enough?).
Very true.
> 4) Let's hope the eyepiece is glass (I have not known yet).
Ok, we get the idea. :)
Thanks for your input guys.
Gerald
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