The MX is a great choice for anyone who wants a compact manual camera. I prefer it to the K models. If you can get it in good working shape for $175 or less, it wouldn't be too bad a move. However, parts for these cameras are somewhat scarce. I had one with a malfunctioning meter that cold not be repaired. You can usually find good used examples for around $150. You might want to spend some time searching ebay. if you could find one that had a recent CLA that would be ideal. Paul
> Background info: I got a non-functional black MX from > an ex as a trade for my old barely-functional > computer. It came with three different lenses (don't > have the info with me of what they are), plus misc > filters, etc. The camera is in desperate need of > repair; the shutter release is stuck in the down > position, the cloth itself looks like it's messed up, > and the film advance won't advance. > > I've done some research online of repair costs sending > it in, etc, and figure I'll be putting in anywhere > from $120 - $175 just to get it working again. Since > I don't know the history of this body, I don't know if > it'll have something else go bad next year or if it'll > last for years to come. I'm considering Abilene > Camera's Refurb or Gold options to maybe guard against > the future. > > I'd like a body that I can keep using for at least a > couple years, the more the better. Other than > longevity, I have small hands and want as much manual > control as possible. > > You can probably see where I'm going with this. > > My question: Is it worth the money to have the MX > repaired or refurbished, or should I invest in some > other body (like a KX or K1000 or something else)? > > Any and all comments are welcome and wanted. I'm > saving money up for this, and will be buying an > enlarger later on, so my budget is limited. > > > Thanks. >
