Tom Rittenhouse writes:
> Digital displays, but all the usual
> functions can be controlled by simple knobs and one shot
> buttons, no hold button A, swear at button B while pressing
> button B three times, thank god. There are 19 custom functions
> that you probably need the manual for, but any normal picture
> taking should be quite intuitive.
I can't wait to handle the camera for myself to get a feel for the controls. I
really like the interface of the Z-1p although the left-hand dial is a little
cumbersome. I especially noticed that while trying to set flash
compensation with a 400/5.6 lens hanging off the front, a procedure that
almost requires three hands.
> I forgot to check for mirror lock up (something I seldom use),
I've seen the 2-second prefire mentioned, I would prefer a real MLU but I'd
want it to be done mechanically so the batteries don't get drained while
waiting for the wind to settle. I am really pleased about the electronic DOF
preview though.
> The mode selection is almost transparent. Touch a green button
> convenient to your index finger and it goes into program mode.
Like the "IF" button on the Z-1p but in a more convenient place? I still need
to actually start remembering which button is which without having to look at
them :)
> Set the f-stop on the lens it automatically goes into aperture
> priority. Set the shutter speed manually it goes into shutter
> priority. Set both and it goes into manual. Touch the green
> button again and it's back into program mode.
Can you simultaneously set both the aperture and shutter speed from the
body? My impression from the body photos is that there is only one wheel
available for controlling exposure, unlike the Z-1p which has two.
> Exposure comp is 1/2 stops, slide shooters will not be happy
> with that.
I shoot slides and have my camera set to 1/2-stops (even though I have the
option of 1/3). I'm not critical enough to care about the 1/6 stop difference
between the 1/3 - 1/2 and 1/2 - 2/3 points.
> I would have to
> shoot some film to find out how well the rather strange
> autofocus point layout works. The camera automatically selects
> the point, but you can override it if you think it is wrong.
That's something else I'd like to play with. I must hassle the importers to
get one into the country, even though the money for it is budgeted for a
certain 4x5 that speaks to me from the secondhand shelf every time I'm in
the shop :)
> The 24-90 zoom is variable f-stop, I don't like that.
It's a zoom; I don't like that ;) Honestly though, 24-90 is a very very nice
range. Darnit, now I've realised that I don't have anything between 50 and
100mm. Maybe I will have to start saving for the 77mm as well as the 43mm
(must resist zooms...).
> He says it replaces the 28-70/f4, sad. I
> would call it an upgrade to the 28-80 myself.
I would hope it's an upgrade to the 28-80. I did not like the feel of that lens.
Cheers,
- Dave
David A. Mann, B.E.
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