Latest Review Posted | Pentax MZ-7 / ZX-7 This is the first (and the only so far) camera that I bought new. I got it back in 2001 and used it as my only camera up until approximately 2010 or 2011 when I switched to digital. I dusted it off about a year ago, put some new batteries and new film, and put it back into action. I like it. I must admit I have never used any other Pentax film cameras, but it is definitely better than the Zenit cameras I have used. I read that there are problems with durability, but I haven't had any problems so far, and hope it stays this way :) My rating of 8 takes into account the fact that I have no other Pentax camera to use as comparison.
It was my first serious camera, so I think it's a great place to start. It allows you full manual mode if that's what you want, but it also gives you aperture and shutter speed priority modes, allowing you to be more creative. I have been using this camera with legacy manual lenses, including FSU lenses, and I have been very happy. Overall, a good camera that can be used on an interval from a point and shoot to a full manual mode. Can't complain! |