MF choice of camera
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Posted 24/02/2007 - 13:40
How about considering the MZ5, MZ5n, MZ3 series of cameras, which offer AF but you don't have to use it. They have a full range of modes, built in winder, conventional shutter speed dial, compatibility with all lenses. I use an MZ3 very happoly, and it's bar graph manual exposure readout is excellent.
The Super A series are also a good choice, but much older, so careful buying is needed.
Best regards, John
The Super A series are also a good choice, but much older, so careful buying is needed.
Best regards, John
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Posted 24/02/2007 - 14:10
Yes, the mz alikes seems to be an option as well.
Just checked on ebay and did not come accross of them that much. And usually selling them with lenses, which I don't need. I saw a lot of MZ 30, 50, ... but believe they are not fully compatible.
Overall, my thinking is that :
1. likely AF cameras will be more expensive
2. call me old fashioned, but I love the style of older cameras...
Maybe if I find a cheap one, I would go for it, but nevertheless would still like to get some opinions on the models above.
chr
Just checked on ebay and did not come accross of them that much. And usually selling them with lenses, which I don't need. I saw a lot of MZ 30, 50, ... but believe they are not fully compatible.
Overall, my thinking is that :
1. likely AF cameras will be more expensive
2. call me old fashioned, but I love the style of older cameras...
Maybe if I find a cheap one, I would go for it, but nevertheless would still like to get some opinions on the models above.
chr
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Posted 24/02/2007 - 17:50
IMHO, other than the MZ-S, the MZ-6 is the best of the film SLR's as it has wireless control of the AF360/540FGZ flashes. Avoid any MZ models ending in 0 (MZ-30, MZ50 etc) if you want full compatibility with older K or M lenses. MZ-6 bodies do appear on ebay from time to time and you can expect to pay around £100.00 for a good one.
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Posted 25/02/2007 - 23:37
I prefer the MZ5 or MZ5n as it is a modern camera with a choice of metering patterns. IE multi segment, centre weighted or spot,
The MZM is another option and it is all manual, with no autofocus.
Alternatively the old MX is a trusty manual workhorse with accurate centre weighted traffic light metering.
The MZM is another option and it is all manual, with no autofocus.
Alternatively the old MX is a trusty manual workhorse with accurate centre weighted traffic light metering.
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grispie
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I would want to buy an film camera for MF but that has some exposures modes in it (since always having to think is a bit too much of the good)
i.e. A or P series.
Even more specifically, I am thinking of the super A, Program A or the P50.
Anyone who has some hands on experience with these models please advice...
chr