Lawrence and Heiko, thanks for the opinions. I understand I have to pick for myself and I understand about the lens. I just want to see what other people think.
Thanks! Andrew Heiko Hamann wrote: > Hi Lawrence, > > on 30 Jul 02 you wrote in pentax.list: > > >It is really difficult for any other person to make the decision for > >you. It very much depends on your requirement and shooting style. Are > >there any "must have" features for you? Try going to a store and try > >out the cameras; they have very different interface. > > That's the point. I think both cameras are quite similar concerning > their features. There are only minor differences (e.g. the more > comfortable spot metering speaks for the 5n, the flash features speak > for the L). As far as none of these features is crucial for you, you > should concentrate on the interface. This is (imo) the most important > difference and I would prefer (actually do prefer) the 5n. Just go to a > camera shop and compare the cameras side by side. Try activating the > same functions - which works easier for you? Which is faster to handle? > Which viefinder is better for you? Are there differences in mechanical/ > built quality? > > >decision; simply get the one you are more comfortable with. > Ack. > > Regards, Heiko > > P.S. As Lawrence told - don't forget the lens. It is the ore one of the > most important parts of your equipment. I love my SMC-FA 2/35. No matter > if I use it on my MZ-5n or LX... > - > 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 . - 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 .
