Zx-60

**Mikesul** · 11-26-2014, 10:05 AM

Is anyone still using the ZX-60? I would be interested in hearing about your experiences with it.

6BQ5 · 11-26-2014, 11:23 AM

I have a ZX-60 and recently wrote a review on PF a few days ago. It's biggest draw is having Av mode to control FF capable DA lenses like the DA 35mm f/2.4. I like that it has AE-L but I don't see anything for EV compensation.

The viewfinder is adequate but it doesn't display shutter speed or aperture settings. In broad daylight that's OK because you know the shutter speed will be fast enough. When it gets darker and you have slower speed film then you want to know when you're speed is down low. Having to pull away and look at the LCD is a bit of a pain.

edmundrt · 11-26-2014, 02:07 PM

Originally posted by 6BQ5

The viewfinder is adequate but it doesn't display shutter speed or aperture settings

The MZ/ZX-50 includes Av, Tv and Auto modes and displays the info in the viewfinder, they're pretty cheap these days so it's probably one worth looking for. Snappy autofocus too.

IHS · 11-26-2014, 07:03 PM

It's on my short list...I'm mainly interested to try it out for its MLU. Hopefully some others will chime in.

**Mikesul** · 11-26-2014, 07:26 PM

Thanks for all the comments. so far it is looking good but I am sure there is a lot more to say about this late model film camera. It is so much closer to the digital age than my beloved old MX.

Dangermouse · 11-27-2014, 04:31 AM

Personally I'd look for a Z-50P or even a Z-1P instead.

It can control the aperture from the body, has all the information shown in the viewfinder, and feels pretty solid. Price is probably about the same as the Zx-60.

If you don't need to be able to control FA-J and DA lenses then an SFX would be my favourite, it's a wonderful '80s brick with a huge viewfinder.

**Mikesul** · 11-27-2014, 09:51 AM

Originally posted by Dangermouse

Personally I'd look for a Z-50P or even a Z-1P instead.

It can control the aperture from the body, has all the information shown in the viewfinder, and feels pretty solid. Price is probably about the same as the Zx-60.

If you don't need to be able to control FA-J and DA lenses then an SFX would be my favourite, it's a wonderful '80s brick with a huge viewfinder.

Thanks, but I already have the ZX-60 and am just considering using it for film instead my old, much used and loved, MX.

11-26-2014, 10:05 AM	#1
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Zx-60 Is anyone still using the ZX-60? I would be interested in hearing about your experiences with it.

11-26-2014, 02:07 PM	#3
edmundrt Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Nagoya Posts: 577	Originally posted by 6BQ5 The viewfinder is adequate but it doesn't display shutter speed or aperture settings The MZ/ZX-50 includes Av, Tv and Auto modes and displays the info in the viewfinder, they're pretty cheap these days so it's probably one worth looking for. Snappy autofocus too. Last edited by edmundrt; 11-26-2014 at 02:50 PM.

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11-26-2014, 11:23 AM	#2
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	I have a ZX-60 and recently wrote a review on PF a few days ago. It's biggest draw is having Av mode to control FF capable DA lenses like the DA 35mm f/2.4. I like that it has AE-L but I don't see anything for EV compensation. The viewfinder is adequate but it doesn't display shutter speed or aperture settings. In broad daylight that's OK because you know the shutter speed will be fast enough. When it gets darker and you have slower speed film then you want to know when you're speed is down low. Having to pull away and look at the LCD is a bit of a pain.

11-26-2014, 07:03 PM	#4
IHS Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 175	It's on my short list...I'm mainly interested to try it out for its MLU. Hopefully some others will chime in.

11-26-2014, 07:26 PM	#5
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Thanks for all the comments. so far it is looking good but I am sure there is a lot more to say about this late model film camera. It is so much closer to the digital age than my beloved old MX.

11-27-2014, 04:31 AM	#6
Dangermouse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 283	Personally I'd look for a Z-50P or even a Z-1P instead. It can control the aperture from the body, has all the information shown in the viewfinder, and feels pretty solid. Price is probably about the same as the Zx-60. If you don't need to be able to control FA-J and DA lenses then an SFX would be my favourite, it's a wonderful '80s brick with a huge viewfinder.

11-27-2014, 09:51 AM	#7
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dangermouse Personally I'd look for a Z-50P or even a Z-1P instead. It can control the aperture from the body, has all the information shown in the viewfinder, and feels pretty solid. Price is probably about the same as the Zx-60. If you don't need to be able to control FA-J and DA lenses then an SFX would be my favourite, it's a wonderful '80s brick with a huge viewfinder. Thanks, but I already have the ZX-60 and am just considering using it for film instead my old, much used and loved, MX.

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