If I was Pentax (which I am not), I wold be doing the following:
MZ5n/MZ3 replacement with control layout/body styling of MZ-7, and new
autofocus (Safox VII). The 5 & 3 are a bit dated in style and do not
fit the current MZ lineup very well. I know the marketing people
currelt call this 'retro', but I think that is more of an excuse for
being out of date rather than a design goal.
halfway point between above and MZ-S. Probably an MZ-S without the
magnesium and databack to make it cheaper. I am not sure how changing
the body structure would change the dimensions though, so this may not
be sensible.
S-1/new flagship/Z1P replacement/successor or whatever you call it. Z1P
features in a bigger bulkier version of the MZ-S body with SAFOX VII.
This would be for professionals and hence cost more than the MZ-S.
If this is what they are doing then the bagain that is the Z1P will seem
like a golden era!
For me, who wants an MZ-S but may not be able to justify the cost as I
am not a pro, the cheaper MZ-S body would appeal, as I would like to get
a 35mm and a digital body with the same interface(although the digital
MZ-S will be even more expensive in the short term!).
Rob Brigham
-----Original Message-----
From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 28 March 2001 11:34
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)
Alin wrote:
> To me, the two new MZ cameras appear to be rather an updated MZ-3
> and a downgraded MZ-S. There is little sense in improving the MZ-7 -
> an already settled body in its class. But the MZ-3/5n cries for a new
> autofocus and a touch of the flash system.
I wasn't thinking about an update or replacement of the MZ-7 but a
camera placed above the MZ-5n thats more similar to the MZ-7 in concept;
a camera to compete with the Elan 7 and the Nikon F80.
Pål
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