Ronald, There is a big difference in price between these two models. Also, there is a big difference in build quality and some features. On the AF front, the MZ-S has 6 selectable sensors and has the most advanced AF algorithms of any Pentax camera. The MZ-3 has only 3 sensors selectable between spot and wide area. Also the MZ-S has true servo based focus mode while the MZ-3 does not. This means that you can hold down the shutter button all the while panning on your subject and the camera will continuously focus. Just fire at the desired moment. On the MZ-3 you will have to constantly press/release the shutter button to achieve the same capability.
Bruce Wednesday, September 4, 2002, 12:19:25 AM, you wrote: RdL> I believe the MZ-3 to have the same auto-focus system as the MZ5(n), which RdL> is quite fast IF there is enough light. Metering of the MZ5/MZ3 is, in my RdL> opinion, excellent. MZ-S should be about the same but then somewhat faster, RdL> and the metering is also more advanced. You get what you pay for, RdL> Rod. RdL> ----- Original Message ----- RdL> From: "mrlighthouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> RdL> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> RdL> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 01:39 RdL> Subject: Need advice for buying MZ-S or MZ-3 >> Hi All, >> >> I have a PZ-1P which I like a lot except for the autofocus which seems >> somewhat slow and not as accurate compared to some of the newer cameras. I >> have been looking around for a new camera and have come down to either the >> MZ-S or the MZ3. I know there is a big difference in price between the two >> of them. >> >> I'm interested in how much difference there is in the auto focus speed and >> accuracy of the MZ-S to the MZ3 and also the Metering accuracy between the >> two of them. I shoot mostly landscapes and auto racing so I'm kind of on RdL> the >> extreme ends. I would appreciate any input. >> >> Thanks, >> Ed Wong >>
