If you are looking for a professional-grade camera that handles your Pentax lenses there is nothing that is better value than the MZ-S. That's what it is all about. Canon, Nikon and Minolta lenses don't work on Pentax's so what do I care about how many gizmos are on their cameras. I use LXs and PZ1s. And while I love the PZ1s they are often too confusing. The LX has no where near the features of the PZ1 but it is a more useable camera if all you want to do is take pictures. I am not saying the LX is better than the PZ1, just more user friendly. It's not about features in a camera but useability. Does the MZ-S have everything I need? Yes, it has more than I need. Will the guy with the Nikon get better pictures than me? If he is a better photographer he will, but it will have nothing to do with the camera body. You have chosen Pentax. They have given you a professional-quality camera. In many ways it's better than the competition, in other ways the competition is better. Who cares. It's a camera and does its job. It's up to the photographer to get the pictures not the camera... Is it overpriced? Maybe. If you make money with a camera it's not too expensive. A couple of sales and it's paid for. If you're an amateur and make no money through photography maybe it's a little expensive. Chances are, it was never intended for you anyway... But if you want the latest professional camera you'll buy it whether you can afford it or not. I think people are way too hung up on features and gizmos on this list. I know we are here to discuss them and I think that's great, but complaining that Pentax has 2frames a second and Nikon has 5 fps is getting us nowhere. I would rather have discussions about how we can maximize what we do have. For example, what's the best way to do fill flash with a PZ1... Vic
In a message dated 6/18/03 9:05:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >That is something beyond any dispute. I do not deny that it's a great camera >overall. However, there are cameras that are better value for money. >Regards >Artur
