I don't think it is a good idea to use *any* camera that relies on a motor to transport film.
FWIW, the LX is specified to work electronically between -20 and +50�C. The mechanical shutter speeds are specified to work up to -30� C (thats quite cold but can happen in Russia). The MX is specified to work between -20� and -50�C. I have not found any specification for the MZ-S but I wouldn't consider it anyway. The *ist D - surprise surprise - is not specified to work below freezing at all (!) and only up to 40� C. Sven -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von: Mark Dalal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Gesendet: Sonntag, 30. Mai 2004 17:05 An: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Betreff: Re: Fully manual SLR From: "Brett Mckay" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Thanks to the people who have replied so far. > Just adding some details. I am after a Pentax camera that takes K-mount > lenses. I assumed people would talk about Pentax as it is on the Pentax > mailing list. These I have for my MZ-S. My worry is when I visit Russia > at the end of the year that the MZ-S will not work at the low > temperatures. I also have a P30, which is my normal backup, but it may > have the same problems with needing a battery to function. Would the MZ-S falter in those conditions? I recall having a conversation with Mark Cassino about his PZ-1p working just fine in cold weather. Mark
