----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Rocca" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 2:54 PM Subject: MZ-S: great body and performance, shame about the back cover
. > The back cover of the MZ-S is of the same quality of those found on � 200 > entry-level slrs. Its completely made of lightweight plastic, including the > hook of the lock. The corresponding hook on the body is also made of > plastic, whereas the back plates of other upper range cameras have rock > solid components, often with a double locking mechanism to prevent > accidental opening and ensure that if the camera is dropped, the back will > not open and fog the film - which is the worst that could happen to a > working photographer. I suppose that for general use it does the job, > allthough it still feels flimsy (it clicks and creeks slightly when > squeezed) for a �700 camera. I wonder if Pentax have a Nikon or Canon > saboteur in their design team :-), - and I reckon that they should address > this issue by bringing out an alternative "pro" back, made of metal or and > without the date function, because, again IMHO, the present back plate > disqualifies the camera from the slr upper echelons - which, considering how > good the rest is, is silly. > > Andrea > London, UK. Ya, I love my to pieces, but the back cover was a disappoint the moment I saw it. My MZ-5n QD cover with an AF button. Weak, doesn't seem to fit the rest of the camera. As well, while it's a very rare time I use the date feature, but I thought perhaps they'd update it a bit, it's exactly the same as every other, would have liked to see something along the lines of what Nikon or Canon has. Brad
