Robert wrote:

> Well, that's if a camera is primarily an object of contemplation or 
> perception, rather than something to be handled.  Something ergonomically 
> designed for haptic interaction with the human body would ideally resemble 
> perhaps clay that is squeezed about and molded - or, indeed, something left 
> in the microwave.  This perhaps isn't always the most beautiful thing to 
> look at, though to me the PZ-1p provides a certain vicarious haptic 
> satisfaction - and I find it handsome. 

But the Z-1p's is quite difficult to hold. The MZ-S is far better in this regard; a 
view shared by the Popular Photography test link posted here recently. 


> Still, in the end, it is strange to be talking so much about camera looks 
> (though I admit from time to time I look at my PZ-1p and feel pleased to do 
> so). 

I believe the look of a product is of paramount importance for its sales.


> Then again, aren't you the one who posted to the list that you can pay 
> x dollars to have a silver limited lens converted to black?  What a strange 
> concept.


Concept? 


P�l
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