I'll second the "stiff but smooth" observation. I must admit that I find the two dials on the *ist D (which I'm told is like the PZ-1P) a lot easier to use. OTOH, I never used that dial on the MZ-S much anyway, whereas it seems the *ist D uses them for everything.
Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

