I'm not familiar with the MX so I can't accurately compare, but the ZX-M has been compared as the modern K1000. It is a nice little camera, emphasis on little, but does not support autofocus or onboard flash if that is where you want to go. It does have DOF preview though. Retail is very reasonable with new prices $149 or less. I think in one of your posts you wanted to learn on professional equipment though if I remember correctly. I would imagine that would be the MS-Z. There are some good values available in some very capable PZ-1 and PZ-1P camera available out there now as well on the used market. $300 to $400 for a pro/serious amatuer body. Can't say about the ZX-5n, however the ratings seem excellent. I personally have 2 complaints about the ZX series, they are TOO LIGHT and certajn models do not support the K(m) mount lenses(namely ZX-50 for one). I shake too much with them, but they are good cameras.
In bright sunlight the high shutter speeds can be wonderful assets. I have speeds up to 1/8000 in pentax and even a 1/12000 in a minolta body. If you want to blur your background in a portrait type image in bright sunlight you'll need the fast speeds to run f2 range aperatures. > > My hunch is that the camera that handles most like the MX is the ZX-5n. > > This brings up another Q I had for a long time but I never got around > asking... Beyod the 1/4000 exposure versus the 1/2000, is there any > difference between these two? > > Is the MZ-3 not available in the US? (that SUCKS) > > L > > PS: Again... the intention was not to kill the old thread... :)) Keep > 'em commin' :)) > >
