"David A. Mann" wrote:
>
> Tom Rittenhouse writes:
>
> 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.
The dial is right under your right thumb. From what little I
know of the Z-1p the new camera is far more convienet to use.
> > 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.
You have stop down DOF as well.
>
> > 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 :)
As far as I could tell all the normal camera functions are right
there where an experience photographer would expect them. They
may work a little differently but seem easy enought to figure
out.
>
> > 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.
Didn't try so I don't know.
>
> > 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...).
A black 77 would look just right.
>
> > 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,
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