On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Taz wrote: > I'm not familiar with the MX so I can't accurately compare, but the ZX-M has > been compared as the modern K1000. It is a nice little camera, emphasis on > little, but does not support autofocus or onboard flash if that is where you
I was going to pick up an ZX-M once, to augment my ZX-5n... The incapability to manually focus made me move on. I don't think I would suggest this camera, although, truthfully, I've never used one.. > about the ZX-5n, however the ratings seem excellent. I personally have 2 I believe the ZX-M is the same as the ZX-5, which was then superceded by the ZX-5n. For the most part its the same camera, I think there's some layout changes, plus autobracketing, spot meter, and (of course) AF on the -5n. > complaints about the ZX series, they are TOO LIGHT and certajn models do not TOO light? You, evidently, have never worn one strapped around your neck for 12 hours straight.. :) Most people recommend the Battery Grip Fg for the ZX bodies. It does make it seem much bigger and easier to handle, however, it does also make it quite a bit heavier..and, obviously, YMMV. :) > support the K(m) mount lenses(namely ZX-50 for one). I shake too much with > them, but they are good cameras. The ZX-50, ZX-30, and ZX-60 all have crippled mounts. The -50 will fire the shutter of any non A series lens, but will not meter with it. The 30 and 60 won't even fire the shutter with a non A lens. > In bright sunlight the high shutter speeds can be wonderful assets. I have > speeds up to 1/8000 in pentax and even a 1/12000 in a minolta body. If you > want to blur your background in a portrait type image in bright sunlight > you'll need the fast speeds to run f2 range aperatures. Bah! Slower film! ;) Really, though, I've never experienced a problem with my ZX-5n's 1/2000 top speed, even though I routinely shoot wide open at f1.4. I do, however, stick primarily with ISO100 film. Figure if its really a problem, you can use an ND or even a polarizing filter... -- http://www.infotainment.org <-> more fun than a poke in your eye. http://www.eighteenpercent.com <-> photography and portfolio.
