I don't own a black screwmount camera. I think one would be nice to have. I tend to keep my eyes peeled for them wherever I go. But...
I don't think I could handle a LIKE NEW condition camera too well. I often carry a couple of cameras and forego a large bag to carry them in. Therefore they usually rattle amongst each other when finished. I see my cameras as tools not jewels. Not that I go out of my way to abuse them, it is just that I don't treat them with kid gloves - unless I am handling someone else's. Case in point, the Outdoor Life Network aired a show about last year's Gulf Coast Triathlon. Towards the end as they were showing people coming across the finish line, there was one who went down to his knees. No one came forward to help him. I was shooting around there - I am one of those responsible for the event - and you can see me coming to his aid with a camera over each shoulder swinging away. I have gotten doused doing this with both sweat and water. I was not using screwmount gear at the time - Pentax MZ-S and LX. Never had a problem with either camera taking a 'bath'. Hmmm, maybe this year I should bring the screwmount gear out to the event... though for insurance purposes I will be doing a lot of videotaping during the event. Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -----Original Message----- -- From: J. C. O'Connell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] -- Sent: Thursday, February 13, 2003 1:11 AM -- -- What Pentax M42 bodies are you guys still lusting after -- in true LIKE NEW condition? -- -- For me it would be a Black SL, with the factory -- split-image installed. I've only seen one ever -- in the flesh and it was an ugly beater.... -- -- JCO -- --
