"..forgo the numbers...." I meant :) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ryan Lee" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 5:38 PM Subject: Re: Trevor's camera shopping
> Hi Trevor, > > Smaller numbers are generally better, going up the scale you've also got the > MZ-3 (very very similar to the 5n, but slightly upgraded- might as well be a > MZ- 5n II) and if you've got a few extra bucks you can forgo the letters and > get an MZ-S. Yes the 5n is an upgrade of the 5, it's got DOF preview (very > useful in macro or hyperfocal distance manual focusing) and I think the 5 > doesn't have auto-bracketing either. No the 7 isn't really more advanced > than the 5, it's just the 5 has a different interface and control layout. > The 5 has its buttons and knobs well laid out, with practically each feature > with its own button, so allowing you more flexibility in controlling your > exposures. The 7 gives you presets, which depending on your purpose for the > camera, you may find useful or restrictive.. I think the 6 (or MZ-L) is more > similar to the 7 than the 5n, but it gives you wireless connectivity if you > get an AF360FGZ flash, a feature which unfortunately, is missing on the 5n. > On a more superficial note though, the 5n's got a nice finish. Anyway, like > Boris pointed out, there's the 6 (MZ-L) to consider as well, and once again > depending on your personal preferences, it's a toss up between that and the > 5n. In the price range I think you're looking at, another one that you might > come across would be the newish *ist film body. I've heard mixed reviews- I > personally wouldn't get one, but you'll have to hear about that body from > someone with more first hand experience. > > Good Luck! > Ryan > > BTW, If you're in Aus "OZ", you might want to consider buying mailorder from > the States. I bought a 5n new from Photocontinental (Bris) for about > AUD$650, and including shipping and with the occasional possibility of being > charged import duty you'll save between AUD100-200 buying online. Also, if > you watch Ebay, you should be able to get a used one (maybe even with a > battery grip) for about half that price, and not get taxed at all. > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Trevor Bailey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, December 15, 2003 4:37 PM > > > > G'day all. > > I have the option of buying MZ-7, MZ-5 or MZ-30. > > Which of these ( in the list's learned opinion) would be the best buy > > for general photography? > > Is the MZ-7 more advanced than the MZ-5? > > > > Why is there a MZ-5n? is it an upgrade of the MZ-5? > > > > Sorry for all the questions. I want to consider all options. > > Thanks. > > Hooroo. > > Regards, Trevor > > OZ > > > > > > "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist > > the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - Henry Louis Mencken > > > > > > > > >
