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Ben_Edict · 08-11-2008, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by zx-m

I tend to favor cameras that have an optional grip (winder, motor, or battery pack). Over the years, I have noticed an improvement in balance and handling, and I prefer running on AA batteries (as is the case with the ZX series). The PZ line does not offer a grip or battery pack. The SF line does--however, they are very hard to find. Thus, I would go with a ZX-M, ZX-5n, or an ME Super.

There is a dedicated grip, even with a handstrap for the PZ-1 and PZ-1P. It doesn't add anything else, no battery, not shutter releses, but makes the camera more comfortable to hold.

I took one of those grips apart and got a stainless steel extension to fit between the upper and lower part of the grip, which enabled me, to solder a battery pack together for my PZ-1p. Worked always nicely...

Ben

08-11-2008, 02:38 PM	#21
Ben_Edict Loyal Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Germany Gallery Photos: 0 Posts: 441	Originally Posted by zx-m I tend to favor cameras that have an optional grip (winder, motor, or battery pack). Over the years, I have noticed an improvement in balance and handling, and I prefer running on AA batteries (as is the case with the ZX series). The PZ line does not offer a grip or battery pack. The SF line does--however, they are very hard to find. Thus, I would go with a ZX-M, ZX-5n, or an ME Super. There is a dedicated grip, even with a handstrap for the PZ-1 and PZ-1P. It doesn't add anything else, no battery, not shutter releses, but makes the camera more comfortable to hold. I took one of those grips apart and got a stainless steel extension to fit between the upper and lower part of the grip, which enabled me, to solder a battery pack together for my PZ-1p. Worked always nicely... Ben __________________ Pentax user for 25+ years; now K10D, K20D, LX, MX, PZ1p..., 40 lenses, Mamiya 645 system, 4x5 Large Format gear, analogue + digital darkroom