Recently, someone complained that it was inconvenient to set the mirror pre-lock on the MZ-S. Unless you use the self-timer frequently, you can select the pre-lock and forget it. If you have the BG-10 grip, you can use the IR remote, which is far more convenient anyway, and it only costs $25 Cdn. The remote 'e' is so small it fits in the pocket on the MZ series neckstrap (the hotshoe cover and eyepiece blind can both fit in the other pocket). This also means you don't need to buy and carry an electronic cable release, as the remote is actually handier.
Pop Photo thought the "hold" switch was useless, but it could be very handy when handing the camera to someone to take a picture of, for example, you and a friend. When doing this, you should make sure that AF Single is selected, as a helpful bystander won't notice whether you and your friend are in focus or not (if AF-C is selected), and your one-time special shot could be way out of focus (happened to me). Hope this isn't too obvious, but it might help someone. Also, last month, while using studio flash cordlessly (using the MZ-S's built-in flash to trigger the studio flash), I picked up the stereo remote to turn down the music and found it triggered the studio flash (Yamaha stereo, Bowens flash w/Bowens IR trigger). Could be handy for cordless light readings. Pat White - 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 .
