Pentax Z-70 / PX-70

Author: José L. Díaz, professional PhotographerDate: Fri, Dec 28, '07 at 01:41 CET
Proligh, AF confirmation with manual K type lenses, accepts M42 lenses via an adapter and works fine with those, single spot meter on M42 lenses, very easy to use
ContraSlow Autofocus linear type sensor, no manual ISO stting, slow shutter speed, too much oplycarbonate body, i dont like the hotshoe on the right side, i preffer always to see the simetric center,
ThoughtsI just use this camera with manual lenses K and M42 mounts and works fine, really a very good performer, cheap but efficient, reliable, a great camera for the price.
 
Author: ben-uk, advanced AmateurDate: Mon, Apr 14, '03 at 15:32 CEST
ProIncredibly easy to use & perfect to hold.
ContraNo spot metering or DoF preview.
ThoughtsA great entry level SLR.
 
Author: Jolo, normal AmateurDate: Mon, Feb 10, '03 at 11:15 CET
ProRelatively fast AF, bright matte, good viewfinder info, mesuring matrix works very well although has only two segments, easy to use, great ergonomics. TTL-flash capability. The shift program is for me the greatest advanatge.
ContraPlastic lens mount, no exposure lock and no AF auxiliary beam, in dark conditions it would be useful.
ThoughtsExcellent camera for the price.
 
Author: Kirill MazaevDate: not recorded
ProShift program; hyper manual; An external Flash mount is located at the right body side, very useful.
ContraPlastik lens mount; 2 segments only; no ML
ThoughtsIt (I would say "she" !) was very chip and robust.
 
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ThoughtsA great camera. I also bought an F90X later and found it nowhere near as intuitive to use. The Z70P has excellent exposure info and the hyper manual mode is brilliant. The shiftable program is vastly better than Nikon's offering. I hate the plastic lens mount, but the rest of tha camera feels and works well.
 
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ThoughtsAn excellent camera for the money. Thoughtful features - excellent program shift etc. Nice to hold and use. Dont like the plastic lens mount though. Brilliant viewfinder info. Better exposure info than my F90X and easier exposure compensation.