Hi Dave,
I fully agree with you that the Z1-P offers auto bracketing where my F90X
requires the additional MF-26 back to do the same (but MF-26 allows up to 19
frames). However autofocus speed/accuracy and matrix metering were much more
important to me, and the F90X is known to outperform the Z1-P in those
regards. And ironically I find in my local market that used Nikon MF/AF gear
is more readily available and better priced than similar Pentax MF/AF gear,
usually a sign of supply and demand conditions. One good example was the
ease for me to find a used Nikkor AF-D 85mm/f1.8 (9+/10) for Cdn$425 ......
no such luck finding a used SMC-FA* 85mm/f1.4 regardless of price.
But perhaps most importantly for me is Nikon's offerings of expandable,
professional-grade AF cameras/lenses/accessories, user support and courses
that Pentax does not really focus on.
Cheers,
Kenneth
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Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:38:21 +0800
From: "dave o'brien" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Brand wars [WAS: Re: MZ-S is really good ?]
> Funny you should say that, as a Nikon using friend of mine kept found
> that he had to get the databack for his F90X to certain essential
> features like bracketing which the Z1-p had as standard.
> It's a good camera, but a little under specified as standard.
dave
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A scroll of mail from "Paradiso" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Thu, 19 Apr
2001 09:50:07 -0700
> For my money the F90X was a much better buy than the Z-1p. I
> later added an FE2 as MF backup.
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