Wow, I sure hope these are the future plans for the Pentax slr lineup. I'll
be especially pleased if they come out with a "S-1" type camera to replace
my z-1p. Maybe it will be compatable with a new line of FA II USM lenses.
That would make for a killer system.
-paul
>From: P�l Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Subject: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)
>Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 00:19:19 +0200
>
>Pentax have been showing their plans about the future 35mm slr line-up at
>the Japan camera show. The MZ-S was said released while the Z-1p evolves
>into it successor and the MZ-3 to its upgrade models.
>
>The line-up was illustrated by diagrams showing the Z-1p sucessor at one
>end and the MZ-3 upgrades in the other. The MZ-S is a fusion and a midpoint
>between the two model lines. Whats more natural than making your only
>digital slr an average of your product line?
>The MZ-S fuses the MZ-line with the Z-1p sucessor - fusion of MZ-3 and Z-1p
>interface. The "MZ" in the MZ-S name obviously refer to the MZ-series
>values in the camera. It's then natural (for me) to assume the the "S" in
>MZ-S refer to the name of the Z-1p successor. I hereby guess its going to
>be called S-1.
>
>Its interesting to note the words here: For the Z-1p the word sucessor is
>used - not upgrade. So its most likely a new camera and maybe even a new
>series of cameras. At least it indicate that the Z-name won't be used. For
>the MZ-3 upgrade they talk about cameras. Hence, its to be expected that
>two bodies will be placed above the MZ-5n in the MZ-series (maybe the
>MZ-5n/3 will be replaced by one of them).
>
>So what is this S-1 like? I believe its very likely that it continue
>refining the interface and feature set of the Z-1p but of course add
>up-to-date features. Maybe some novelties. More uncertain is whats exactly
>meant by Z-1p sucessor. Is it pricewise or conceptually? I believe that an
>S-1 conceptually moulded after the Z-1p will cost more than the MZ-S which
>means that the S-1 is an upmarket move.
>
>The MZ-3 upgrades are another matter. My guess is that one of them most
>definitely is the MZ-1. The other an MZ-4 or MZ-2. I see two posibilities
>for the MZ-2/4: a) a sort of MZ-7 plus; b) a quite litteral upgrade of the
>MZ-3 retaining its conservative user interface. If you look at the diagram
>the MZ side definitely indicate small size. However, its unclear also
>wheter it implies conservative user interface and economy in features.
>There are indications of the latter; remember the MZ-S is said to be a mid
>points and it indeed fuse conservative interface with modern Z-1p type.
>Hence, its conceiveable that Pentax intend to split their slr line up in
>two series; a) an MZ-series which are small and easy to use camera and b)
>an S-series which are feature laden and larger.
>
>Since neither the MZ-S or an S-1 is very convincingly as the "Limited"
>camera, I have again start believeing in the MZ-1 as exactly that; a
>connouisseur conservative style aluminium dody designed to match the
>Limited lenses and to appeal to the MX and LX users.
>
>Theres nothing saying when these cameras will be released. However, its
>likely that the next to come is one of the
>MZ-3 upgrades; MZ-2 or MZ-4?
>
>BTW Pentax also work hard on further miniaturization of their medium
>format equipment.
>
>P�l
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