I'm a new owner of the MZ-S, so I haven't got any final impressions yet, but I'd initially rank the PZ-1p and MZ-S at the top of the list. ...the PZ-1p is best for flash compensation, high top shutter speed (1/8000), and fast winding speed (3.5fps), plus it is comfortable if somewhat BIG. ...the PZ-1 is best for transparencies with a slower winding speed (1.5fps?) and the same top shutter speed, plus it has some extraordinary interval timing capabilities hidden away under the PF functions. Also comfortable and still BIG, ...The MZ-S is much smaller and lighter. It is much more like the standard Pentax 35mm camera offering with only minor compromises on shutter speed (1/6000), and winder speed (2.5fps?). The other features seem very comparable to the PZ-1p. I'd put it in the same class as the LX in terms of fit and finish, and size and weight.
I know the film *ist is the latest of the Pentax cameras, but I see the MZ-S as the last of the 'highest quality' film offerings. Regards, Bob S. On Sun, 23 Jan 2005 19:37:40 +0000, mike wilson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Quoting Thibouille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > > > > >>want to upgrade to the latest digital Pentax. The MZ-S is the best > >>Pentax film body, period. > > > > > > You think so? Of 35mm film bodies, I would have thought the PZ-1p a > > contender > > for "best", and the PZ-1 very, very close to it. > > I mention this in case it helps you feel happier about what you have in > > hand, > > but it is my honest opinion. > > I would argue that there is not an overall best body. You would > normally say that there are a few that rank higher than others but, in > the case of Pentax, I think it is more that there are a few that rank > lower than the rest. > > Each body that I own has specific qualities that I sought at the time > and still find useful and/or pleasurable. None of them have all the > qualities, so I cannot place one as overall best. I suppose one could, > if one had a specific style or photographic requirement. Being more of > a jounrneyman, I prefer a few options.... > > mike > >
