Pentax ZX-7 / MZ-7 35mm SLRs
Pentax ZX-7 / MZ-7 35mm SLRs
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[Jul 04, 2000]
Chris Dal Pra
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
ZX-7 / MZ-7
Strength:
This is the most awesome camera I have ever used!!!
Weakness:
I have not tried it but I think that in semi or dim light an external flash would be helpful I would describe this camera in one way !!FUN!! I love using it. I just wish I could say how mutch in this note - photographers go with it, stick withit, want it, and you will succeed!!!!!!! Customer Service As long as I have been photographing it has not been needed Similar Products Used: Pentax Spotmatic II |
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[Jun 27, 2000]
Shawn
Beginner
Model Reviewed:
ZX-7 / MZ-7
Strength:
Ease of use...great for a beginner like me. I can turn on all auto, or turn off to learn the basic features.
Weakness:
None so far. Great camera for a beginner. I'm sure as I get better I will add extra lenses and flash. It seems like I will be able to keep this camera around for a while. Customer Service Have not used. Similar Products Used: I have used mostly point and shoot. This is my first SLR. I did a lot of research, and this seemed like the best fit.. |
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[Jun 20, 2000]
Jeff Johnson
Casual
Model Reviewed:
ZX-7 / MZ-7
Strength:
Very simple to use out of the box.
Weakness:
No DOF preview. A nice simple camera to use . I Wish Pentax had more lenses to offer. For the price, spend a little more & go for the N80. If you want a very easy to use SLR, this is a great choice. If you want a versatile SLR, it's not. I really miss auto bracketing for those once in a lifetime shots. Tough to auto focus in dim light. Customer Service Not so far Similar Products Used: Nikon N80 |
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[Apr 18, 2000]
Randy Poe
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
ZX-7 / MZ-7
Strength:
Can set everything for you, or be totally manual. Very quick auto-focusing.
Weakness:
DOF preview would be nice. Also built-in flash makes semi-circular shadow at 35mm an wider with a Tamron 28-300 zoom lens, as camera warns. Need external flash in these conditions. Also viewfinder LEDs hard to see under very bright light. I would recommend this camera to anyone short of a professional, with the built-in flash limitation noted above. Met all other expectations. Customer Service No experience yet. Similar Products Used: Former owner of Konica T3. Compared this against the Canon Elan IIE, and chose Pentax due to faster focusing, and light |
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[Apr 02, 2000]
Doug
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
ZX-7 / MZ-7
Strength:
IR remote with imediate or 3 second delay to hide the remote. Multiple exposure. 30 second exposure. Lots of easy features. Diopter (I used this camera in an underwater housing, this feature was very useful).
Weakness:
Missing DOF preview knob. A real steal. Absolutely steller for night and underwater photography in my hands. I miss the DOF preview or it would be my main nature camera. Customer Service Unknown for this camera Similar Products Used: Most Pentax products, several Nikon cameras as well |
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[Mar 08, 2000]
Dan Ericson
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
ZX-7 / MZ-7
Strength:
Great variaty of options to use. You have total creative control and there is 10 diff modes
Weakness:
A litle pricey. The metal mounts are worth paying a few extra bucks for instead of the rebel 2000's polycarb. mount. Find a great deal on he internet and get one!!! Customer Service None Yet Similar Products Used: REBEL 200 |
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[Jan 05, 2000]
Amr Younis
Intermediate
Model Reviewed:
ZX-7 / MZ-7
Strength:
Ease of use.
Weakness:
None yet. The camera gives P&S featurs as well as creative manual operation. Customer Service Not yet. Similar Products Used: None. |
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[Oct 18, 2000]
Matt
Casual
Strength:
a really neat camera for the expert and the beginner, metal lens mount, good lense
Weakness:
not mant lenses to choose from, needs a better flash This is a great overall camera and I suggest that you shoud get it if you want a really good a trust worthy camera! Customer Service none Similar Products Used: minolta maxxumx tsi (the pentax is alot better) |
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[Nov 08, 2000]
Jim
Intermediate
Strength:
easy to use and learn.It feels good in your hands with the controls all in the right place.It feels well made more so than the rebel 2000 or minoltas in its price range.The metering is dead accurate .It has a metal lens mount,metal tripod socket,and metal film guides,and hot shoe. It has all the features most people need some of the high dollar cameras are getting to complex to operate.
Weakness:
none Best camera for the money. Customer Service not needed Similar Products Used: rebel 2000,Nikon n60,Minolta htsi.. |
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[Nov 12, 2000]
Greg
Casual
Strength:
Very simple to operate.
Weakness:
No depth of field. Highly recommend to anyone looking into an AF SLR camera. This camera offers high quality and many features for the money. I found the quartz date feature a nice touch since none of my other cameras included it. Although, I find the built-in flash to be a limitation, it did perform nicely. I would still recommend purchasing an external flash for those more demanding situations. From my brief experience, it seems that I will keep this camera around for a while. Customer Service Have not had a reason to call or write. Similar Products Used: Canon AE-1 Program |