Peter Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >That could be because the K2 is basically a paperweight with dead electronics >while the KX is still a useable camera.
Possibly, but I've never seen a K2 with dead electronics. Seen plenty of KX with dead electronics, though. >At 09:26 AM 2/26/2003 -0500, you wrote: >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> >>Replying late to this! Sorry, but... >> >> >I'm likely going to be doing some extreme macro photography this summer >> >(in the 1X to 4X range), so I've been seriously considering getting a >> >body that offers MLU. >> > >> >Hence my interest in a classic body that offers MLU. LX is definitely >> >the best, and if money were no object for me I'd just shell out five or >> >six C-notes and be done with it. Alas, I'm poor. >> > >> >Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Page lists the KX and K2 as also >> >offering MLU. What's worrying is that they're somewhat old bodies (all >> >25+ years old by now). The K2 also is an electronic camera, which >> >makes me wonder how likely it is that the circuit board will suddenly >> >up and quit (and if it does, how likely it is to be unrepairable). >> >>In my experience, the electronics of the KX are much less reliable than >>those of the K2. I've seen *lots* of KX's with dead meter electronics >>but never a K2 with dead electronics. >> >> >I also just plain have a preference for a mechanical-shutter camera, >> >though I'll compromise on that if it means getting a good body with MLU >> >for significantly less. I notice Adorama's used department has a >> >several K2 bodies listed for under $150. A cursory search hasn't >> >turned up any KX bodies for sale, >> >>I don't think the K2 sold better than the less expensive KX - or if it >>did it was only by a small margin. My suspicion is that the K2 has >>proven more durable over time (metal blade shutter, more reliable >>electronics) and so there are fewer KX's left on the market. >> >> >So, should I even consider a K2 or KX? Is there anything in particular >> >to watch out for with these bodies? Or should I just forget about it >> >and spring for an LX? >> >>I think you should *consider* both but lean toward the K2 in terms of >>reliability. Personally, I'd *love* to get myself a KX in good >>condition, but I'd feel I had to regard it as a collector's item, just >>due to my experiences so far. (I've had several K2's and found them very >>reliable). If you see a KX on eBay being sold "as is" and the seller >>claims he "can't" test the meter because he doesn't have a battery RUN >>AWAY! ;-) >> >>The K2 has a better viewfinder, faster flash sync (1/125) and, of >>course, auto exposure. The KX reputedly has less shutter vibration, but >>I've found the K2 works very well indeed with the mirror locked up. >> >>-- >>Mark Roberts >>Photography and writing >>www.robertstech.com > >Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. > Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. --Groucho Marx -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
