Suggestions for an AF body.

wacrider · 07-08-2011, 08:51 AM

I would like to buy a <$100 AF body that will meter with my manual focus lenses. I have 1 K mount and 1 SM and am looking to add a AF lens in the future. I'm not looking for top self stuff. My criteria are 1. No melting plastic models that get sticky over time, 2. DOF preview would be nice, 3. Eyesight diopter, 4. A custom menu with leader out on rewind would be nice but not a killer, 5. A black model would be nice. The last body I bought cause I inherited a good 50mm lens was a Maxxum 70, a nice little body with a strong plastic shell, but I'm not going to add lenses and build another system. I just want something AF for AF lens acquisitions.

**boriscleto** · 07-08-2011, 09:01 AM

PZ-1, you should be able to get one for less than $120.

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**Aristophanes** · 07-08-2011, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by wacrider

I would like to buy a <$100 AF body that will meter with my manual focus lenses. I have 1 K mount and 1 SM and am looking to add a AF lens in the future. I'm not looking for top self stuff. My criteria are 1. No melting plastic models that get sticky over time, 2. DOF preview would be nice, 3. Eyesight diopter, 4. A custom menu with leader out on rewind would be nice but not a killer, 5. A black model would be nice. The last body I bought cause I inherited a good 50mm lens was a Maxxum 70, a nice little body with a strong plastic shell, but I'm not going to add lenses and build another system. I just want something AF for AF lens acquisitions.

Any of the cheap MZ's can be had for $20 sometimes. Good film. Good lens. M and/or AV and you're there.

stevebrot · 07-08-2011, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by violini

I have several AF film bodies in my collection and want to clean out the duplicate ones: two MZ-5N and one MZ-7, all have up-graded mirror motor with metal gear and no other issue.

I think he is saying, discretely of course, that you should PM him...

Steve

Clicker · 07-08-2011, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I think he is saying, discretely of course, that you should PM him...

Steve

"EH"

wacrider · 07-09-2011, 06:48 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

I think he is saying, discretely of course, that you should PM him...

Steve

Yeah I know. I'm just reading right now and am looking at the MZ-3 and the PZ-1 besides the other models. The MZ-3 looks a little expensive tho. I'll entertain other offers thru email if anyone has something for sale.
I do need to know compatibility with my lenses as well.

fearview · 07-10-2011, 11:00 AM

MZ-5/5n is good camera i think.

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07-08-2011, 08:51 AM	#1
wacrider Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 29	Suggestions for an AF body. I would like to buy a <$100 AF body that will meter with my manual focus lenses. I have 1 K mount and 1 SM and am looking to add a AF lens in the future. I'm not looking for top self stuff. My criteria are 1. No melting plastic models that get sticky over time, 2. DOF preview would be nice, 3. Eyesight diopter, 4. A custom menu with leader out on rewind would be nice but not a killer, 5. A black model would be nice. The last body I bought cause I inherited a good 50mm lens was a Maxxum 70, a nice little body with a strong plastic shell, but I'm not going to add lenses and build another system. I just want something AF for AF lens acquisitions.

07-09-2011, 06:48 AM	#6
wacrider Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 29 Original Poster	Originally posted by stevebrot I think he is saying, discretely of course, that you should PM him... Steve Yeah I know. I'm just reading right now and am looking at the MZ-3 and the PZ-1 besides the other models. The MZ-3 looks a little expensive tho. I'll entertain other offers thru email if anyone has something for sale. I do need to know compatibility with my lenses as well. Last edited by wacrider; 07-09-2011 at 07:03 AM.

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07-08-2011, 09:01 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	PZ-1, you should be able to get one for less than $120. Pentax Z-1/PZ-1 Camera Reviews - Pentax Camera Reviews - DSLR and Film SLR Database

07-08-2011, 11:25 AM	#3
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	Originally posted by wacrider I would like to buy a <$100 AF body that will meter with my manual focus lenses. I have 1 K mount and 1 SM and am looking to add a AF lens in the future. I'm not looking for top self stuff. My criteria are 1. No melting plastic models that get sticky over time, 2. DOF preview would be nice, 3. Eyesight diopter, 4. A custom menu with leader out on rewind would be nice but not a killer, 5. A black model would be nice. The last body I bought cause I inherited a good 50mm lens was a Maxxum 70, a nice little body with a strong plastic shell, but I'm not going to add lenses and build another system. I just want something AF for AF lens acquisitions. Any of the cheap MZ's can be had for $20 sometimes. Good film. Good lens. M and/or AV and you're there.

07-08-2011, 02:21 PM	#4
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by violini I have several AF film bodies in my collection and want to clean out the duplicate ones: two MZ-5N and one MZ-7, all have up-graded mirror motor with metal gear and no other issue. I think he is saying, discretely of course, that you should PM him... Steve

07-08-2011, 05:10 PM	#5
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Originally posted by stevebrot I think he is saying, discretely of course, that you should PM him... Steve "EH"

07-10-2011, 11:00 AM	#7
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	MZ-5/5n is good camera i think. .