Hi Pål and all
Pål wrote:
"During the 90's we have almost only seen utterly vision-free cameras.
The MZ-S does indeed have direction. Its a strong statement in design and
features. Its equally strong statement as the MZ-5 was back in '95. Of
course it won't suit all but neither does a camera along the lines of the
EOS3 or the Z-1p; these cameras are compromised because they try do
everything with danger of not doing anything particularly good."
Except for your statement concerning the Z1-p, I think you've got that just
right!
(I still think PZ-1p's only serious draw back is the outdated AF) The design
philosophy and ergonomic layout are - I believe - my reasons for using
Pentax - as wellas the good glass, of course. Just think of the lens mount
button, placed at the tip of the left hands second finger.
I hope the MZ-S is even more ergonomic and photographer oriented than the
Z1-p. I'm thinking of things like this:
- Flash programs should leave the photographer in control of shutter speeds,
- A flash should not out rule Pentax Functions,
- Pentax Functions should not be substitutes for motive-programs, but
strictly designed for personal adjustments (like leaving the film leader
inside/outside, or adjusting ASA automatically/manually etc.).
(BTW, IMO motive-programs like �Action�, �Macro�, �Portrait�, �Landscape�
should not be present in a professional camera. After all, a photographer
knows what to do in different situations!)
Best Regards
Jens
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