On 03.6.20 7:39 PM, "whickersworld" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> P�l Jensen wrote: >> You seem to base this on the assumption that MZ-S contains > a shutter not optimized for durability. This is way off the > truth. > > > > *Your* assumption is way off the truth, P�l. > > Try sticking to facts, because you will have a greater > chance of getting things right. > > John > I believe P�l is right on this account. I remember reading a Japanese magazine article where Pentax designers were discussing the process of designing the MZ-S, wherein they said that one of the most difficult tasks was to keep the power consumption within a limit (it's still a battery eater :-). Shutter unit was capable for 1/8000 but there was a huge (probably exponential) difference in the shutter charge between 1/6000 and 1/8000 and Pentax decided to tune down the shutter to 1/6000, thus effectively increasing the durability. I do not believe that Pentax aimed at increasing the shutter durability but it was rather the side benefit of minimizing the power consumption. Cheers, Ken
