Don't know about *strong* opinions, but a ZX-7 was my first camera
purchase after the 'ex' sold all my MF equipment when I was out of town.
I was pleased with it - still have it - seems reliable, the meter is
accurate and operation ranges from completely point and shoot to full
manual, with Av and Tv in between. Yes you can take the aperture ring
off A if you want or use the body to adjust aperture.
One of the big selling points for me at the time was the metal lens
mount instead of plastic. Other features that attracted me were single
or continuous drive mode and the ability to take multiple exposures on a
single frame.
Paul
Unca Mikey wrote:
My only issue with the *ist is that they recently discontinued it. I've
had zero problems with it, very reliable, just curious about another
body, separation anxiety, y'know? <GGG>
Your suggestion is good, but... The few newer bodies appear pretty
flimsy (plastic mounts, limited features, etc). I almost always shoot
Av, and my favorite lens is the DA 40mm (no aperture ring), which
drastically limits my choices.
As near as I can tell from pictures and the manual, the ZX-7 is the only
Pentax SLR that allows Av mode using either the aperture ring on the
lens or a selector on the body. And it goes for about half the price of
the *ist. I was just curious if anyone had any strong opinions, pro or
con, about that particular model, since I haven't read much about it.
*>UncaMikey
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Backups should be reliable. If you have any issues about
the *ist then you should have the same or more questions
about the ZX/MZ series. I'd suggest something newer OR
something mechanical.
