Trevor, I moved from a Super A to a Z-1 and never looked back. Focus accuracy and metering for slides have always been great, although I don't use the Matrix metering options often.
It's a great camera with a solid autofocus system, faster than the SF-Xn. Get a manual and learn about Hyper Manual mode and the wheels. It's a different way of operating, but easy to get used to. Today I'm using some LXen or a Z-1 & Z-1n. It is very convenient to switch between the platforms as the Z-1's have a whole different feel to them, no mistaking where the features are or which camera is in hand. The one thing it took me a while to learn was about the metering with K and M lenses (and possibly other vendors). The older Pentax lenses revert to center weighted metering and never uses Matrix metering despite whichever you choose in camera. It's a poorly documented issue. There is no battery pack for the camera. You might find this copy of the PZ function card useful. (Wallet Sized, two sided) http://members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1a.jpg http://members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1b.jpg Regards, Bob S. On Tue, 18 Jan 2005 10:42:21 +1100, Trevor Bailey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 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 > > "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist > the black flag, and begin slitting throats." - Henry Louis Mencken > >
