I had an MZ-5 for three months, and traded it in for an MZ-5n the week after I read about the new model, as I found the lack of AE lock and depth of field preview very inconvenient. The auto-bracketing, though, was not that important. Also, the details on the MZ-5n give it a more 'quality' feel, e.g. engraved rather than silk-screened markings on the dials, and nicer handgrip.
The layout of the controls is better on the 5n, especially the meter pattern and drive mode switches. Mechanically speaking, they work equally well. 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 .
