I used my ZX-5n for 4-1/2 years until the winder gave out recently. The meter is very good - when I let the camera handle it I was almost never disappointed. I've used it during weddings and other ceremonies and events, and no one seemed to find the sound of the winder instrusive. I beat the crap out of it for more than four years, and it took it pretty well. If you can find a battery grip, though, I'd get that, too. It doesn't eat batteries as it is, but the grip helps to balance it out with bigger lenses.
----- Original Message ----- From: "Nick Zentena" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 11:15 AM Subject: Re: Mike's new column On February 24, 2003 12:10 pm, Dan Scott wrote: > > I wouldn't describe it as a problem with the ZX-5n—it works exactly the > way it was intended. When the camera reaches the end of the film it > rewinds the film back into the cartridge. Individual photographers may > find it not to their taste, but it doesn't mean there is anything wrong > with the camera. > > The rewind sound level is on par with the autofocus sound level and, > since this is a camera designed for autofocus lenses, I'd guess Pentax > figured the sound of the rewind wasn't going to be anymore intrusive > than the sound of the lens focussing for all the previous shots. I could live with that. I'm basically considering the Zx-5n instead of a hand held spot meter. I figure for about the same money a spotmeter would cost me I can get the Zx-5n the bundled budget zoom and an older 135mm prime lens. I bulk load so I guess that means I could just put less then 36 frames on a roll. Thanks Nick
