But I have one reservation. I've learned to use and like the memory lock
feature on my ZX-M. Mostly because the 2 segment AE metering on the ZX-M is
really not all that good when there's lots of shadow contrast... (The center
weighted metering, available with "M" lenses, is much better IMO). So I've
learned to meter FA lenses by aiming a bit into the dark side, then memory
locking, then re-framing. Works very well...
I have a Pz-20, there is no exposure lock.
Also, is the PZ-20's AF similar to the PZ-1's? (ie; one center focus spot,
and continuous AF with predictive at end when set on servo, and an AF lock
when the shutter release is 1/2 down, when set on single?
There is a single AF sensore on the Pz-20 that works like the Pz-1p body set to single shot, not servo. The AF seems on par with the Pz-1p, which is very good, but the motor on my Pz-20 is noticeably slower than the AF motors on my Pz-1p's or Pz-70. (But I bought it used so it may not be operating properly.)
All in all the Pz-20 is a capable body. I bought one as a backup to my Pz-1p, have since bought a second Pz-1p.
The main reason for my buying this was spot metering in Manual mode. For me this was the clincher because I do a fair amount of shooting in exactly this manner - manual mode with spot meter. But note that the camera switches to spot metering in manual mode, and there is no way to override this and there is no way to get spot metering in any other mode.
While this camera has some more advanced features, like ISO override, the absence of DOF preview is a major drawback, IMO. I don't know if the SF-1n has this, but if it does that would put the decision in its favor, IMO.
Otherwise, the 6 segment auto-metering of the Pz-20 is very very good (better than the 8 segment auto-metering of the Pz-1p). The program modes are good, and the "Learn" function that allows you to customize the program modes to your specs is a very interesting feature. If you like shooting in program mode you should look at this feature - since it virtually allows you to create you own customized program settings. This body also supports the full power zoom specificication, one of the few that does.
I hope this helps -
MCC
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Mark Cassino
Kalamazoo, MI
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