Hi,
I think the MZ5n introduction in Japan is to prepare for the future. I think
it will become a "keeper", like the MZ-M. The MZ-5 lacks a few features to
be the "keeper" of the original MZ concept, the MZ-3 would sit in the way of
a new (MZ-2 or so) upgrade in the mid class.
So in 2 years or so, I would expect a worlwide line-up: MZ-S, MZ-2, MZ-5n,
MZ-7, MZ-30, MZ-M.
In this line-up the MZ-2 would be the N80 etc.. competitor, while the MZ5n
and the MZ-M position would be more towards a "timeless appeal", doing a
hard to improve job of having the "right" features for little money.
Looks like a nice combination, MZ-30 and MZ-7 for the people that want an
SLR, withouth having to study photography. MZ5n and MZ-M for people who
start in photography by reading a book, or taking a course, about
photography. MZ-2 and a cheaper digital brother for the "bang for the buck"
types who compare the feature lists. MZ-S and expensive digital brother as
expert upgrade from whatever direction you come.
And then depending on the success of the MZ-S, and the impact of digital
story, the future top of the lines could go the Limited/FM3a direction as
well as the MZ-S with booster direction, or none of those, or both of those
if the MZ-S becomes a real succes. (Otherwise 8 different 35mm bodies, 9 if
you include the LX in Japan, would be a lot)
Just my opinion.
Erwin
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