(Discussion on useful features of the 5n) Hi Isaac
I've had my 5n for a year and would recommend it over the 7 for the spot meter alone. (Remember to turn it off when you've finished though - same with the self-timer - the only downside of the all-analogue controls) As Phyllis comments, the DOF preview is invaluable too, and you won't miss the picture modes - after all, you can always hand the camera to a novice set to f/4 or 1/500, which is pretty much all those programs do anyway. I found the sheer range of features a little daunting after years with an ME Super, but a little time with the manual got me over that. You'll find the viewfinder display annoying, of course - we all do <g> - but that's in the 7, too, isn't it? I find film loading a little fiddly compared with the old magic needles, and the shutter button doesn't feel as meaty as in the MF days, but I'm well pleased with my 5n. Hope you will be too. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
