John wrote:
> I mention the N80 and the Elan 7 because the specs
> which cause so much disappointment for those of us who
> hoped for a F100 competitor and PZ-1P successor
> actually make me quite happy. They suggest that the
> MZ-S is aimed at the middle of the market, at the N80
> and Elan 7 (which, BTW, also has a part-metal frame).
>
> If that's right, the US street price should be USD
> 450-500. Beautiful. Affordable.
I certainly wouldn't hold my breath for kind if price. Lets look at some Pentax
marketing nonsense(?) for the MZ-S:
Created along the same developmental concept lines as the new PENTAX MZ-S PROFESSIONAL
35mm autofocus SLR camera, this HIGH-END digital SLR will feature a 35mm-film-sized
Pentax launches new FLAGSHIP 35mm autofocus SLR, the MZ-S PROFESSIONAL.
Heralded as the new FLAGSHIP model of its popular ZX/MZ SLR series lineup
the new MZ-S combines the advantages of TOP-OF-THE-LINE models
DURABLE CONSTRUCTION of the legendary LX
the MZ-S is expected to set the NEW STANDARD for HIGH-END 35mm autofocus SLR cameras
If this camera is sold for $500 Pentax is bullshitting us wholesale with the
statements above.
As far as I can tell this is indeed an F100 competitor where max fps and top shutter
speed has been traded for compact design.
Pål
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