Hello Peter, I only have a ZX-10 to compare with. The sound of the *ist is louder than the ZX-10. It is a much more confident sound (solid - less cheesy), but is louder. If stealth is important, the ZX-10 is the better choice (lot less features). I can't really say how loud the ZX-10 is compared the the ZX-5n or MZ-6 however.
As to the tripod mount, yes it is plastic. The ZX-10 is metal but is surrounded/embedded in plastic. Not sure if there is a real difference or not. metal sleeve in plastic or plastic with no sleeve. If you want good AF and/or flash capabilities like High Speed synch for daylight fill and wireless type stuff then the *ist D is the way to go. If you just want an nice upgraded SuperProgram with AF and standard style controls that will work with K/M lenses, then the MZ-5n is the way to go. I would really be comparing those two bodies based on your needs. -- Best regards, Bruce Friday, January 2, 2004, 5:39:47 AM, you wrote: PB> Hi Bruce, BD>> I bought a film *ist as a backup to my *istD. Overall, it is quite BD>> nice and has enough features. Pretty usable overall. Certainly not BD>> an MZ-S by any stretch of the imagination, but at 1/3 cost, there are BD>> not very many features on the MZ-S that it is lacking. PB> could you tell me how loud is the sound of the shutter (and mirror PB> slap, and motor winder) of 35mm ist ?? Isn't it too loud? Compared to PB> MZ bodies, eg. PB> I am thinking about upgrading my SFX (which is very loud), and will PB> have to choose from MZ-5n, MZ-6 and *ist. PB> I also heard that the film ist has plastic tripod mount.. is it true? PB> Regards PB> Peter B. PB> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
