I own a PZ-1p and a ZX-5n.
I like the feel of shooting the PZ-1p, once I got the grip strap for it.
The ZX-5n, I rarely ever shoot it without the battery adapter, again because
I like the grip.
If there is not a significant feature the PZ-1 has that you'll be taking
advantage of on a regualr basis, I'd go with the NEW ZX-5n for the WARRANTY!
And if you have the option to get the extended warranty out ot a total of
five years, go for it!
What is your source quoting you for a PZ-1p body, not close enough if you
really want a PZ?
At 10:45 AM 3/5/01 -0500, you wrote:
>So what then is the body of a PZ1 made of?
>(It sure looks like plastic to me in its pictures, no?)
>
>Also, the MZ/ZX bodies are not a light "plastic", but some kind of heavy
>polycarbonate fusion material. Having owned older metal cameras, (such as
>the tank-like 1970's Canon TX,) I believe an MZ/ZX would survive knocks, or
>even a fall, with much more safety! IMO where metal severly jolts the
>insides of a camera upon impact, the polycarbonate stuff would absorb better
>the vibrations of this very same impact!
> (I do not think one should assume that older and heavier metal bodies are
>always better. It really depends upon the individual camera, and how well
>it's put together...)
>
>And as for durability, well, a ZX5n sure as hell ain't gonna' wear out in my
>lifetime.
>(My kids can buy their own damn cameras. Probably will too. Digital...)
>And a PZ1 has a lot more little buttons and intricate features to it; which
>means more stuff to have possible trouble with later on, yes?
>
>The "bigger and heavier" part of the PZ1 interests me though; it might be
>easier to hold onto and maneuver than a ZX?
>
>Skip
>
>
>
>> I am very concern about the quality rather than quantity. When I bought
>the
>> Z-1p, I compared the MZ-5n as well. IMHO, the built quality of MZ-5n is no
>> match to the Z-1p. Not to mention that all MZ/ZX bodies were made of
>plastic
>> (even the mounts are metal). I reckon the Z-1 share the same chassis so I
>> would prefer the Z-1. However, it is significantly bigger than the MZ-5n.
>>
>> regards,
>> Alan Chan
>
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