Dynax 60 or 5?

[denis_connolly]

A relative wants me to recommend a new KM body to her. I've read

reviews of the 60 which seem pretty positive, however I haven't read

much about the Dynax 5 (film).

 

They are both within budget so can anyone advise which would be the

best specified body?

[alexandre_goy]

For a lady ? the 5 definitely - much prettier (in my eyes at least)!

Functionally they are roughly equivalent afaik.

HTH,

ag

[peter_henry1]

I do not know much about the 60, but I used to have a 5 and regret selling it. The 5 is a great body. However, I do not believe they are making the 5 anymore, so whether you can find a new one or not is a consideration. They are reasonably available second hand in near new condition. KEH may have some. I did notice that they are selling second hand for more than they were new! Probably an indication of how popular they are.

[scott_lewis3]

I would get the 5, but why not look at the 5d

[sl attanapola]

The 5 is smaller but the 60 feels better in hand due to it's bigger handgrip!

 

However the 1/4000th shutter speed and 1/125th flash sync of the 5 versus the 1/2000th and 1/90th of the 60 swings it for me in the end!

[grahams]

The 5 beats the 60 hands down - can't believe that they were designed by the same company. My wife has had a 5 for four years, and I envy her! Get one while you can. The kit lens (28-80) is a bit fragile though, but performs very well when stopped down to F8 or more.

[jason_thomas1]

My vote is for the 5. If feels so much nicer in the hand! Plus, it's got an actual pentaprism; much brighter.

[j._bradley_deal]

On this side of the pond, the Maxxum 70 = Dynax 60. I have had mine about 9 months and enjoyed it. I had the same questions as you and decided on the 70. I handled both in the store several times. I have long fingers and the 70 is much more comfortable. Ergonomically the 5 has a control layout I did not care for at all. The 70 is easier to figure out. Better design. The 70 (Dynax 60) also allows the use of an IR-3 remote. Very nice if you want to be in the picture and choose exactly when you want the shutter released. I don't know if the Maxxum 5 has this capability. I would not worry too much about 1/2000 or 1/4000 shutter speed. I have yet to use anything faster than 1/1000. And in all honesty the flash sync at 1/90 is fine. The pop flash on either camera is very limited. If you want to do fill flash outdoors in bright conditions you need a HHS sync flash anyway. I bought a 5400HS flash used for $60 a few weeks ago. Great investment. Build quality.. Its not a Maxxum 7 by any stretch. I have had not problems. I am careful with gear though. I doubt either camera under consideration is all that stout. The Maxxum 5 does have one distinct advantage the 70/60 does not- the BP-200 battery pack. Allow the use of AA batteries instead or CR2s. Your friend really can't go wrong with either choice really. Thats my 2 pence worth. ;@). --Brad

[sl attanapola]

I find the difference between 1/125th and 1/90th to be big enough for me.

 

If the shutter speeds on the Dynax 60/70 were the same as the Dynax 5 I may have bought one!!

[sl attanapola]

BTW at least in the UK the Dynax 5 seems to be still available in some shops!

[jason_thomas1]

The camera shop in my town still has new ones in stock, but I wouldn't buy one from them. They want $400!!! That's about $80 more than I paid for my 7 in EXCELLENT condition!. Depending on where you are and your local shops, I'd check around for various sources.

[grahams]

That says it all.