P�l,
I cannot comment on battery usage since I have had the battery grip
on it for quite a while and I only have about 25 rolls total through the
camera. It is time sharing with the LX. I keep the original batteries
around if ever I want to make the camera smaller by removing the grip.
I sent my MZ-S in because I saw two cases of overlapping in 17
rolls. It took one week from when I dropped it off to have it back in my
hands from Pentax Colorado through my photo store. I have only run 6 rolls
since then.
The reason I bring this up is some perceived changes in my MZ-S. I
would not have noticed it until a friend mentioned to me that the camera
made less noise than before I sent it in. I think I will take it to the
shop and compare it to the other MZ-S in the store. But after her pointing
it out to me it does seem quieter. While walking around it is a quiet
camera.
Also, the rewinding seems less noisy but just as high-pitched as
before. I will have to pay more attention.
Another point that I need to check is the data imprinting. I don�t
know if you have looked at the link to the digital shots of print film
examples of the imprinting [ http://cesar_abdul.homestead.com/imprint.html
]; anyway, since getting the camera back I have only run two rolls of print
film through it using ASA 400 and I can easily read the imprinting. I found
it a little difficult with ASA 100, ASA 1000, and ASA 3200. I have to shoot
a roll of ASA 100 and compare it to before.
It is possible that things were tweaked when it went back to Pentax,
maybe not. But if the imprinting is better I would have to say that there
are upgrades that were done. Perhaps a trip in is worthwhile if others
comment on better battery life than you are seeing.
Something to consider,
C�sar Matamoros II
Panama City, Florida
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paris, Leonard [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 4:05 PM
> Subject: RE: The MZ-S; a batteryholic?
>
> That sounds like something is not being turned off when it should be. I'm
> not saying that you aren't turning the camera off when you aren't using
> it,
> I'm saying that something internal is on all the time and using battery
> power.
>
> Are there any Pentax function settings that could have an impact? You've
> got me interested because I am about two months away from buying an MZ-S
> and
> that is something worth knowing before I spend my money.
>
> Len
> ---
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: P�l Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 2:30 PM
> > Subject: The MZ-S; a batteryholic?
> >
> >
> > My MZ-S eats batteries. Its the most dissapointing aspect of
> > the camera. A set of batteries, costing $20 around here, last
> > for approximately 25 rolls. To me it means a week or two. Its
> > going to ruin me. I don't use AF much; I'm not the kind of
> > guy who uses AF for every shot, and only once used the built
> > in flash.
> >
> > P�l
>
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