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**ChrisPlatt** · 07-27-2010, 08:26 AM

I suppose a camera with full information viewfinder is a possible alternative to one with program AE mode.
But nowhere in New York State law does it say I am required to share my LX or K2DMD with my spouse!

If the MZ10 doesn't work out and/or Stacey insists on manual control I will let her try the MX or my spare KX...

Chris

Ratmagiclady · 07-27-2010, 12:46 PM

Agreed about the Canon F-1N, even with a standard viewfinder, it's one of the best out there for viewfinders, and you get pretty nice finder displays: you don't even have to read the numbers to see where the aperture settings are, because the match-needle matches with a moving stick.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-28-2010, 02:14 PM

Special thanks to member zhuxyg who sold me a nice Pentax A3000 body for the cost of shipping only.

Chris

**Kerrowdown** · 07-29-2010, 05:42 AM

Another vote for the LX, it has a range of interchangeable viewfinders, I'm sure you will find one that's suitable for your good lady.

**ChrisPlatt** · 07-29-2010, 06:36 AM

Those are some great suggestions but a bit too pricey for my budget right now.
As previously mentioned I have A3000 ($10) and MZ10 ($25) bodies on the way.
If those don't work out we'll give the P3N, KX and MX bodies we already own a try.

Chris

straightshooter · 07-29-2010, 03:23 PM

Chris, my wife doesn't have vision problems but she wouldn't really know an f-stop from a Ford F-150. That said, she has both a K100D Super and a Super Program. Of course the digital can be auto everything which is how she uses it. With the Super Program, the camera is set on auto along with the 50/1.7 lens set to A. So basically, except for the focusing part, she uses it as a film point and shoot. Just my 2 cents worth.

CW

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07-27-2010, 08:26 AM	#16
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702 Original Poster	I suppose a camera with full information viewfinder is a possible alternative to one with program AE mode. But nowhere in New York State law does it say I am required to share my LX or K2DMD with my spouse! If the MZ10 doesn't work out and/or Stacey insists on manual control I will let her try the MX or my spare KX... Chris

07-27-2010, 12:46 PM	#17
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Agreed about the Canon F-1N, even with a standard viewfinder, it's one of the best out there for viewfinders, and you get pretty nice finder displays: you don't even have to read the numbers to see where the aperture settings are, because the match-needle matches with a moving stick.

07-28-2010, 02:14 PM	#18
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702 Original Poster	Special thanks to member zhuxyg who sold me a nice Pentax A3000 body for the cost of shipping only. Chris

07-29-2010, 05:42 AM	#19
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Another vote for the LX, it has a range of interchangeable viewfinders, I'm sure you will find one that's suitable for your good lady.

07-29-2010, 06:36 AM	#20
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702 Original Poster	Those are some great suggestions but a bit too pricey for my budget right now. As previously mentioned I have A3000 ($10) and MZ10 ($25) bodies on the way. If those don't work out we'll give the P3N, KX and MX bodies we already own a try. Chris

07-29-2010, 03:23 PM	#21
straightshooter Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Forest Park, Georgia/Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 633	Chris, my wife doesn't have vision problems but she wouldn't really know an f-stop from a Ford F-150. That said, she has both a K100D Super and a Super Program. Of course the digital can be auto everything which is how she uses it. With the Super Program, the camera is set on auto along with the 50/1.7 lens set to A. So basically, except for the focusing part, she uses it as a film point and shoot. Just my 2 cents worth. CW

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