Shel wrote:
< With a decent lens and a properly functioning camera body, would you
expect
the results to be any different than with a new Captain Whiz-Bang camera?
All the bells and whistles in the world don't change a thing wrt the light
hitting the film. >
Well, yes and no. I replaced my cherished MX with an MZ-5 because I'd
sometimes miss shots when I didn't focus or set the exposure quickly enough.
The MZ-5n, with its exposure lock and DOF preview, was easier to use, so I
traded in the MZ-5 after only 3 months with it.
As for the MZ-S, the better metering, better autofocus, greater range of
shutter speeds, as well as half-speeds, and the ability to use remote
control allow me to get shots that would be difficult or impossible with the
other cameras.
In certain circumstances, such as consistent outdoor lighting, patient
subjects, sufficiently bright lighting, the availability of an assistant
(instead of a remote release), for example, any quality camera will enable
you to make a good picture. However, there are many times when some of the
"convenience" features become necessities.
With Pentaxes, generally speaking, the features are useful, and not just
frills.
Pat White
