Originally posted by K-9 Manual focus bodies maybe as the PZ-1P's meter is superb. I can't tell you how many 1,000's of perfect slides I've taken with it. It's multi-segment metering has incredible ability in backlit situations as well. Another reason not to justify the price of LX, as the PZ-1P, feature wise, is hands down the best bargain for used Pentax cameras out there. You can get it a good $200 cheaper than the LX as well. It's also got a good dozen or more features that it either it betters than the LX, or the LX simply doesn't have.
So you are going to go bring in an AF body to challenge the metering statement.
I have taken 1000s of slides with a K1000 that were good. That doesn't mean that the K1000 can hang with the metering system of the LX and there are only 2 other mf film bodies that has the 1/2000 shutter speed. I have the SuperProgram that has that shutter speed. However, the LX has the classic dials. Plus the LX has the interchangeable viewfinders and focusing screens. There's a reason the LX's production was 20 years.
There were a some shots that could have been "money" shots for me if I had the "off the film plane" metering instead of the K1000 or SuperProg.
However, the thing with the LX is like comaring a Ford GT40 with a Mustang GT. While the Mustang GT will get you there fast and in style (like a black K2), the LX pushes the envelope.
Edit: Since you guys won't to drag AF into this, why is the MZ-S bringing a premium?