John Bragg
Member
It happens in all walks of life that a new "improved" product loses some of the charm and functionality of the original and whilst we gain in some aspects we loose in others. The Mju ii is undoubtedly a great camera and is capable of great results, but I have come to realise that the original Mju i is a great camera in its own right. For starters the Mju ii has some flaws that its predecessor does not posess. Failure of the autofocus to lock on (usually on a critical shot), weird frame spacing usualy when some time has elapsed between shots, as if the film becomes slack on the takeup spool, and the reduction in size makes it fiddly to handle.
The original Mju i had some flaws too. Abysmal flash performance (except for fill in which it accomplishes with ease), prone to flare in some instances (but so is the Mju ii), a slower lens and less shutter speed range. Despite the faults, I find that for me the original is the best and my hit rate is greater. Frames are evenly spaced, less shots are out of focus, exposure is spot on most of the time and generally it is the camera I prefer to use. Many people would prefer the Mju ii for its faster lens and greater low light capability, but all of this is of no use if the results could be out of focus for no apparent reason or the frames are poorly spaced or overlapping. I own and use both, but if the results are critical, then it is the Mju i every time.
The original Mju i had some flaws too. Abysmal flash performance (except for fill in which it accomplishes with ease), prone to flare in some instances (but so is the Mju ii), a slower lens and less shutter speed range. Despite the faults, I find that for me the original is the best and my hit rate is greater. Frames are evenly spaced, less shots are out of focus, exposure is spot on most of the time and generally it is the camera I prefer to use. Many people would prefer the Mju ii for its faster lens and greater low light capability, but all of this is of no use if the results could be out of focus for no apparent reason or the frames are poorly spaced or overlapping. I own and use both, but if the results are critical, then it is the Mju i every time.