Re: MZ-S vs. *ist D

[Stan Halpin]

I agree with most of what has been said. I can't really 
comment on auto-focus speed, metering, "motor" speed etc. 
because I just haven't paid attention. Both autofocus far 
faster than my ME-Super ever did, faster than my Pentax 645, 
faster than my previous digital (Optio 330). But I usually 
use manual focus anyway. I have found the D a bit easier to 
use overall, but that may be because I am freer to do 
no-cost experimentation on the digital.

I have never had problems with dust on my film; I do have 
problems with dust on the sensor. The D requires a higher 
standard of cleanliness and care.

The MZ-S battery-vertical-grip thingie is a true joy. The D 
extra battery vertical grip thingie feels like it was thrown 
together as an afterthought (slight exaggeration). And the D 
vertical grip does not mimic the Green Button which is 
needed for manual shooting with non-A lenses. The slanted 
top and the positioning of the shutter release on the MZ-S 
are much more to my liking. So I would give the MZ-S the 
victory with respect to feel and sensual appeal.

Stan

Steve Desjardins wrote:

I agree with the others on most points.  One difference is that the AF
system D has cross sensors and the MZ-S doesn't, particularly the
central one.  I tend to use the single central sensor setting, but have
found I have to tilt the MZ-S to get a lock sometimes.  As noted on this
list, the D flash exposure works best when the ISO is set to 400. 

Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
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