| Latest Review Posted | Pentax Z-10 / PZ-10
I bought this camera because it was cheap. The Z-10 is definetely not the camera I'd actually choose, the main reason being that it's just too automatic.
First, the lack of controls. I like pushing and pulling my films, but it's not easy with this camera. The shooting modes are somewhat confusing. So far I've figured out that there are only two modes (besides bulb): program mode where the exposure compensation can be adjusted, and manual mode where you set aperture on lens and shutter speed on camera. Fortunately for manual mode users, there is a "green" button.
In manual mode the viewfinder doesn't provide much information on shutter speed as it's only shown as over-, correct and underexposure. The top LCD shows shutter speed and exposure compensation. In program mode there is absolutely no information on exposure.
I'm quite happy with the camera's design and build. Z-10 is bulky (similar to my K10D in size), but that means it's also very comfortable to hold, exept that my little finger doesn't fit on the grip. The camera is plastic, but still feels quite solid, unlike my Pentax *ist. I love the on/off button on Z-10.
The AF is noisy and slow and has only one AF point. It works just like on later cameras, so manual lenses can be used without problems.
All in all, it's a great automatic camera, but not very suitable for more sophisticated users. |
