I'm with Bruce on this one. They're pretty different cameras and you should try them both out. Here's why I traded in 2 PZ-1p's for 2 MZ-S's:
- the Grip. The BG-10 battery grip makes it a very comfortable camera (as does the Grip Strap for the pz-1p) and also provides a vertical shutter release and accepts AA batteries. These are *very* cool features. - the MZ-S has much better (and selectable) autofocus. - the MZ-S has a better finder for me. It's better for manual focusing. - I prefer the control layout The pz-1p has a 1/2 stop edge in shutter speed, flash sync and does 4 fps versus 2.5 fps. The only one of these I find really objectionable is the fps, but it's not a big deal. Again, you should play with both. I still have a beater pz-1p up for grabs.... -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton > Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2002 2:47 PM > To: Matthew Chan > Subject: Re: MZ-S or Z-1p > > > Matthew, > > I have owned both. They are both great cameras, but have a > different > style to them. The MZ-S interface is more traditional and the PZ-1p > is more Canon-like with spinning dials on thumb and forefinger. You > really owe it to yourself to try them both. They handle differently > and you may find yourself drawn to one or the other more. As far as > features go, both are very capable. There will be some difference, > but generally not that significant. If you were to list > the features > that you need/want before comparing the specs, you may find > that both > cameras would serve you well. Or, you may have one specialized > feature that one or the other has. But, you really should handle > both. > > If you need any other information, let me know. I had 2 > PZ-1p's for a > couple of years and used them extensively and now own 2 MZ-S's. > > > Bruce > > > > Tuesday, May 28, 2002, 10:09:48 AM, you wrote: > > MC> I am comparing the two cameras. I may buy a MZ-S or > get a second hand Z-1p. > MC> So any one can give comments on this two camera in > regards of theirs > MC> features. > > MC> Thanks > MC> Best regards, > MC> Matthew > MC> - > MC> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To > unsubscribe, > MC> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. > Don't forget to > MC> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
