�ukasz Kacperczyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >How noisy is the Z-1p? I'm mostly interested in the shutter and mirror >noise, but if you know something interesting about it's film transport - let >me know too ;-) >What about vibrations caused by the mirror slap? Is it damped enough? How >does it compare to the MZ-S in this respect? > >I'm considering buying either a MZ-S or a Z-1p. If I chose the former, I >wouldn't have enough money for an autofocus lens. If I bought the latter I >may be able to affor two not so bad lenses or one really good. I can live >with the slower autofocus of the Z-1p and it's bulkier size, but I'm >concerned about the noise it makes and the mirror slap.
I think the MZ-S has a much quieter shutter, and produces much less vibration, than the PZ-1p. The PZ-1p may have a marginally quieter motor, however. Overall, I think the MZ-S is much less obtrusive from a noise standpoint. P�l reports that the difference in vibration from the mirror is dramatic; I recall he said he could shoot one or two shutter speeds slower with his 600/4.0 when using the MZ-S. That said, there's a pretty dramatic price difference between the two cameras. I still think the PZ-1p is the best bang-for-the-buck deal in photography. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
