Michael,

I like the *ist way better.  All my cameras have been that way.  There
are times when Matrix is not the default I want to use and want to
just set it there.  The ZX-L way is more like an afterthought done in
firmware rather than designed specifically.


Bruce



Friday, February 28, 2003, 1:58:51 PM, you wrote:

MC> The film *ist seems to solve all the little complaints that I have about 
MC> the ZX-L:

MC>    1. Improved AF (I hope I hope)
MC>    2. Option to cancel automatic film rewind
MC>    3. Continuous AF selection
MC>    4. Even smaller--size matters!!!

MC> Unfortunately the *ist eliminates one of the most useful little features 
MC> of the ZX-L.  On the ZX-L, you can set the AE lock to "spot meter" and 
MC> it locks the spot exposure for 20 seconds so I can recompose and shoot. 
MC>  The *ist has a spot meter selection dial, and you have to remember to 
MC> set it back to matrix.  I always forget to set the camera back to matrix 
MC> metering after spot metering.

MC> Michael  



MC> Caveman wrote:

>> Michael Cross wrote:
>>
>>> I'm thinking of getting a film *ist if it isn't too expensive.  
>>> Anyone else?
>>
>>
>> Me. With a FA 50mm lens that I already have and the new Velvia 100F, 
>> it should work great. If it proves to be a really nice camera, I'll 
>> buy some more AF lenses. Starting with the FA 135.
>>
>> cheers,
>> caveman
>>
>>
>>

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