Trevor,
I have the PZ-1p, esentially round 2 of the PZ-1 (Z-1 in your case). Many have dislliked this model.
I, for one, loved it. Ergonomics were right for me. It blows the other models you mentioned out of the water. The hyper-program mode was right up my alley. Comparisons have been done between the Z-1 and similarly spec'd Nikons at the time. I was interested in the N8008s at the time. The Z-1/Z-1p blew them out of the water when one considers it could be purchased for about 1/2 what Nikon was asking and included an on-camera flash.
A Pentax produced battery grip was not available.
Unfortunately, now that I have the *ist D, my poor PZ-1p sits for months on end without use until I feed it a roll from time to time. It now feels largish when compared to the *ist D.
If you wanted an AF film camera, you got a good one. Metering was always great and AF performed up to my expectations.
Tom C.
From: "Trevor Bailey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [email protected] To: <[email protected]> Subject: Pentax Z-1 Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:42:21 +1100
G'day All.
I have just acquired a used Pentax Z-1.
I am looking for comments from people that have used this model as to the pro's & con's of it.
Is there a battery grip for the Z-1 ?
Also, comments please on how it compares to the ZX-L and to the SFXn.
The lenses to be used are the run of the mill Pentax A 50 f:2, F 35-135, F 70-200, F 35-105. Tamron AF 28-105, AF 28-200 And Sigma AF 28-105, AF 28-200, AF 28-300.
TIA. Hooroo. Regards, Trevor Australia
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