fritz@hpfclp.UUCP (fritz) (04/02/85)
I have a Pentax PC35AF pocket autofocus 35mm camera for "snapshot"-type
pictures. I really like the convenience; I have gotten many shots with
it I wouldn't have gotten if I'd only had my Nikon.
However, I'm not very impressed with the quality of some of the shots.
Anything focussed at infinity (landscapes, etc.) seems to come out pretty
well, although not as sharp as I'd expect for 35mm. Nearer shots, though,
all seem to come out pretty fuzzy. As an example, I have a shot of some
wine bottles taken from about 3 feet away, and you can't read ANY of the
labels -- even though the print is large enough that it should be quite
easy. The thing is just so out of focus that the print blurs.
I sent it back to Pentax repair, who promptly returned it with a verdict
of "no problem found". I can't believe this is the quality level that
Pentax would put into, and accept in, one of their cameras. Does anyone
else have this camera, and does it focus short-to-medium range pictures
correctly? Or is it really just a 110 Instamatic in disguise? :-)
Please respond BY MAIL. Thanks!
Gary Fritz
Hewlett Packard
Ft Collins, CO
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