Pentax MZ 5N

This is one of my favourite cameras to use especially for wildlife photography. It is lightweight due to the body being made of plastic but still rugged enough to cope with everyday life. The viewfinder is large and bright so any manual adjustments of focus that you require can be done. There is also a dioptre adjustment on the view finder to cater for those who wear glasses. It has a built in flash on the top of the camera useful when used with the standard 28-80mm lens that is normally included when you buy the camera. The flash can be turned on or off, used on an automatic setting and also used on an anti red eye setting. All these work well. I ...  Read the complete review

I have been using Pentax cameras ever since I pursuaded my dad to let me have a go with his K1000 when I was a young lad. I quickly progressed onto my own ME Super which I had for many years (without really ever getting to master it!), then a P30, P50, an SF-7 and finally my MZ5n, which I have had for about 3 years now. The great thing about the pentax philosophy is that the lenses have evolved, rather than being replaced. I still have some of my dad's old K series lenses, and they work just as well on the MZ5 as they did on his old camera. Just for those of you who are new to Pentax, there are a bewildering array of lens designations: ...  Read the complete review

I recently bought this camera as I needed to replace my Eos 300 that was damaged. I liked the Pentax for several reasons. Firstly it was very quiet, secondly it was well thought out and easy to use, and thirdly it can use all the old Pentax lenses. Ideal when you want high quality without needing auto focus. For me this is aerial photography. I also like the setting that gives you three quick shots with different exposures. Very handy when using Slide file sometimes. In addition I wanted a camera that would be good for travel shots as I often go overseas. As a budget all singing all dancing camera I would say it's a winner. Inky ...  Read the complete review