I like the SF1-n because you can get an adapter to use double A batteries to power the camera. The PZ1-p doesn't have an adapter although there was some talk that someone was making a grip for the PZ1-p that would take double A's. Never heard anymore about it.
Jim A. > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 19:47:10 EST > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: SF-1 and PZ-1p compared > Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Resent-Date: Wed, 20 Nov 2002 19:48:45 -0500 > > Fred, > > I think the PZ-1p has the same plastic over metal that the SFX/SF1 has. I've > cracked the plastic display window on top of the PZ-1, and Pentax fixed it > for free. The bottom plate has a thin part on the edge of the battery slot, > which breaks when banged. My PZ-1 works fine with our this 1/2 inch of > plastic and a replacement base is cheap ($5?). Otherwise, the old PZ-1 looks > like new after years of use. It just doesn't dent, bump, or bruise. > > The SFX/SF1 has an odd viewfinder cover with a prism to show the flash ready > light. Most of the cameras have lost their rubber viewfinder cover. I've > also heard that folks have trouble with the battery in the handle and screw > up the battery holder. > > Regards, Bob S. > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << How about the comparative reliabilities of the SFX/SF1 (and the > SFXn/SF1n) versus the Z1p/PZ1p ? I never had much contact with any > PZ1p body, but I think I've read some aspersions on its robustness. > On the other hand, my initial impression with the SF1 is that its > plastic-over-metal shell seems to be pretty sturdy. (Or, is the > PZ1p built the same way, or?) >> > >
