Pentax MZ-5 / ZX-5
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| Pro | Light but solid feel, heaps of features which are easy & straightforeward to use.
Panorama mode, [yes I do use it] | ||
| Contra | Nothing I can think of. | ||
| Thoughts | I purchased this camera secondhand & I am very happy with it.I have since bought a Z1 so it is no longer my prime camera but it is still used often. Why do people bag the panorama feature? I don't use it much but it can be quite creative, try it & see what I mean. Good value for the features provided. | ||
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| Thoughts | I've been using Minolta MF cameras for many years. When I wanted to upgrade to an AF SLR, I was forced to change the complete system. It was therefore no question, that the new camera wouldn't be a Minolta again, neither a Canon. IMHO it shouldn't pay off too much for a supplier to discontitnue a successful system when introducing a single new feature. This was the reason to choose between Nikon and Pentax only. When trying several AF SLRs, I almost fell in love with the MZ-5: It was the only camera with intuitive handling. It never disappointed me within the past four years. However, there are a few minor points I would improve: - DOF preview (added to the improved version MZ-5n) - AE-lock (AFAIK also in the MZ5-n) - separate EV correction for the TTL flash (like in the Z1) I would buy it again!! | ||