"John Francis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I never got the MZ-S, so I'm going from the PZ series to the *D, which >> should prove to be an easier transition than if I had. What was it >> about the MZ-S that made people move from the PZ-1*? > > Far, *far* better autofocus > > Extremely rigid metal chassis > > Battery grip that took AAs (and had a vertical shutter release) > > Exposure data imprinting > > PC socket > > [Anticipation of the MZ-D]
Also: Better flash capability with the AF360FGZ (though I'm still waiting for an AF500FGX) Great ergonomics (that slanted top panel and the nifty DOF preview) I have to admit that I find turning the main control wheel difficult, but it doesn't affect me much because I usually shoot in aperture-preferred mode. Changing AF points is the biggest inconvenience for me. >In many cases it wasn't a move from the PZ-1; many folks kept both. I did. The PZ-1p is an incredibly versatile camera. Still, based mostly on the intangible "pleasurable to use" factor, it's the MZ-S that gets into my camera bag most often. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
