MZ-7 or MZ-30

Anonymous
Posted 24/04/2005 - 21:04 Link
Hello

I am looking to replace a broken MZ-50, which of these two would be the best value for money? And what are the main differences?

Cheers
George Lazarette
Posted 24/04/2005 - 22:50 Link
Look here for the differences:

http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/MZ-ZX/index.html

For many people, the fact that the 30 can't use old M & K lenses would rule it out. If you only ever use a modern AF zoom, that won't worry you.

George
Kim C
Posted 24/04/2005 - 22:50 Link
Hi,
Both the MZ30 and MZ 50 were designed as entry level SLRs and tend to like working fully automated. Both have what people refer to as a "crippled mount". This means that you can only use leses with an A setting on them. The MZ7 is of a higher spec and will take all the leses including the K and M ones. The MZ7 also has one extra mode. Full details can be found here http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/MZ-ZX/index.html
Given the choice, I would go for the MZ7. It will prove more flexible in the future.

Kim
George Lazarette
Posted 24/04/2005 - 22:50 Link
Snap.

G
Kim C
Posted 24/04/2005 - 22:53 Link
We must have been typing at the same time
Kim

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