A few MZ-S cameras on eBay (FYI)

pentaxmz · 03-08-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally posted by phenri

I don't have one and don't intend to buy one. To me the main flaw of the MZ-S is that it just can't work with my DA40 and my DA70. There is no control of aperture from the body. Both my MZ-7 and MZ-6 provide that.

On the other hand, if you stick to FA lenses, this is irrelevant.

I am not certain about the pancake lenses (but I don't see why they would not work).

But aperture control is possible with the MZ-S camera. It is controlled from the on/off switch (similar to the way aperture is controlled on the K20D).

pentaxmz · 03-08-2009, 02:56 PM

I was shocked to learn that several of the MZ-S cameras eventually sold for between $550 and $700!

That is more than the cost of a new K20D!

Makes me consider selling mine.

ftpaddict · 03-08-2009, 03:09 PM

And for eBay's ripoff of the day, here's an MZ-7:

PENTAX MZ-7 AF 35MM SLR CAMERA BODY PERFECT CODITIONS - eBay (item 170145371223 end time Mar-24-09 09:33:53 PDT)

US $329.00

4 offers

k100d · 03-08-2009, 03:10 PM

offers ... not bidders

ftpaddict · 03-08-2009, 03:12 PM

Originally posted by k100d

offers ... not bidders

Same difference.

I don't do eBay.. thought it was the same thing. Ah well, imma gonna edit now.

felix68 · 03-11-2009, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by Ray Pulley

Feel silly now?

No, you should have taken a bet!

heatherslightbox · 03-12-2009, 05:43 PM

Just in case anybody is interested, KEH has a couple of MZ-S bodies for sale:
KEH Camera: Pentax Auto Focus - Camera Bodies - MZ-S QUARTZ DATE 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS CAMERA BODY
The prices seem to be in line with the market.

Heather

03-08-2009, 02:56 PM	#17
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659 Original Poster	The final prices on a eBay I was shocked to learn that several of the MZ-S cameras eventually sold for between $550 and $700! That is more than the cost of a new K20D! Makes me consider selling mine.

03-08-2009, 03:09 PM	#18
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	And for eBay's ripoff of the day, here's an MZ-7: PENTAX MZ-7 AF 35MM SLR CAMERA BODY PERFECT CODITIONS - eBay (item 170145371223 end time Mar-24-09 09:33:53 PDT) US $329.00 4 offers Last edited by ftpaddict; 03-08-2009 at 03:13 PM. Reason: thanks, k100d!

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03-08-2009, 02:54 PM	#16
pentaxmz Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle Posts: 659 Original Poster	Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Originally posted by phenri I don't have one and don't intend to buy one. To me the main flaw of the MZ-S is that it just can't work with my DA40 and my DA70. There is no control of aperture from the body. Both my MZ-7 and MZ-6 provide that. On the other hand, if you stick to FA lenses, this is irrelevant. I am not certain about the pancake lenses (but I don't see why they would not work). But aperture control is possible with the MZ-S camera. It is controlled from the on/off switch (similar to the way aperture is controlled on the K20D).

03-08-2009, 03:10 PM	#19
k100d Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,911	offers ... not bidders

03-08-2009, 03:12 PM	#20
ftpaddict Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Yurp Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,666	Originally posted by k100d offers ... not bidders Same difference. I don't do eBay.. thought it was the same thing. Ah well, imma gonna edit now.

03-11-2009, 02:46 PM	#21
felix68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 281	Originally posted by Ray Pulley Feel silly now? No, you should have taken a bet!

03-12-2009, 05:43 PM	#22
heatherslightbox Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,599	Just in case anybody is interested, KEH has a couple of MZ-S bodies for sale: KEH Camera: Pentax Auto Focus - Camera Bodies - MZ-S QUARTZ DATE 35MM SLR AUTO FOCUS CAMERA BODY The prices seem to be in line with the market. Heather