choice from film cameras.

daikom · 01-14-2008, 03:01 AM

I am using K10D, and would like start shoot with film camera. Mainly i am using Pentax 16-45 mm lens and heard that lens can cover all film frame from ~24mm ( is it truth ? ) . What recomendation ?

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-14-2008, 07:03 AM

go for a PZ-1 or PZ-1p

controls are nearly the same (dual thumb wheels, hyper program and hyper manual modes) and the PZ-1 will use any lens made for any pentax 35mm with all functionality

Nesster · 01-14-2008, 07:31 AM

Yes, I'd put the limit around 22mm, plus I actually like the vignetting at wider angles. You won't want to use the shade though.

In a body, you might want to look at the ability to set aperture from camera (ie. FA-J compatibility) if you feel you need that. Otherwise, anything with an 'Auto' or 'Program' setting will work, you can still use shutter priority, and the only thing you'd lose is the aperture priority.

I find I really miss the ability to set aperture only when I'm dweebing out, e.g. doing test shots where I want a specific aperture. But then, I ended up with bodies that don't set aperture, and were I to go through it again perhaps I'd look for that ability.

daikom · 01-14-2008, 08:49 AM

what difference between PZ-1 and PZ-1p ?

**Lowell Goudge** · 01-14-2008, 08:59 AM

Originally posted by daikom

what difference between PZ-1 and PZ-1p ?

not sure in detail. I believe some of the minor functions. PZ-1 came first.

Manual for PZ-1P is at the attached site.

Pentax Canada - Film Camera Support

Don't know if electronic manual for PZ-1 exists any where.

01-14-2008, 03:01 AM	#1
daikom Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8	choice from film cameras. I am using K10D, and would like start shoot with film camera. Mainly i am using Pentax 16-45 mm lens and heard that lens can cover all film frame from ~24mm ( is it truth ? ) . What recomendation ?

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01-14-2008, 07:03 AM	#2
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,887	go for a PZ-1 or PZ-1p controls are nearly the same (dual thumb wheels, hyper program and hyper manual modes) and the PZ-1 will use any lens made for any pentax 35mm with all functionality

01-14-2008, 07:31 AM	#3
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072	Yes, I'd put the limit around 22mm, plus I actually like the vignetting at wider angles. You won't want to use the shade though. In a body, you might want to look at the ability to set aperture from camera (ie. FA-J compatibility) if you feel you need that. Otherwise, anything with an 'Auto' or 'Program' setting will work, you can still use shutter priority, and the only thing you'd lose is the aperture priority. I find I really miss the ability to set aperture only when I'm dweebing out, e.g. doing test shots where I want a specific aperture. But then, I ended up with bodies that don't set aperture, and were I to go through it again perhaps I'd look for that ability.

01-14-2008, 08:49 AM	#4
daikom Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8 Original Poster	what difference between PZ-1 and PZ-1p ?

01-14-2008, 08:59 AM	#5
Lowell Goudge Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,887	Originally posted by daikom what difference between PZ-1 and PZ-1p ? not sure in detail. I believe some of the minor functions. PZ-1 came first. Manual for PZ-1P is at the attached site. Pentax Canada - Film Camera Support Don't know if electronic manual for PZ-1 exists any where.