Johannes,
The KX is a fine camera but I would rather use a SuperA/Super Program.
The KX is bigger, older ('75 vs '83), mechanical with mirror lock-up, and
ruggedly built with a nice feature of being able to see the aperture in the
viewfinder. It was replaced by the more compact MX.
The SuperA is more compact, with an electronically controlled shutter and
some automatic exposure capabilities. The viewfinder is excellent for
eyeglasses wearers as you can see the full image without having to check the
corners. And with an AF200T or AF280T flash, you can have true TTL flash
metering for your photos. (This was a feature that was way ahead of it's
time!) Furthermore, a full complement of lenses, winders, motor drives and
other accessories are floating by on ebay anytime you want to acquire some.
For my taste, the K55/1.8 is appropriate for the KX, but a bit old and clunky
compared to the M50/1.7. I suspect coatings were improved on the M50/1.7 and
there are some 8 years less for dust to accumulate in the M version. Having
shot with both, I'd say that dust may have been the most important
consideration after size.
If you do go for the SuperA/Super Program, you should try to get an A series
lens to take full advantage of the camera. You will not be disappointed by
the A50mm f1.7.
Regards, Bob S.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< I'm about to buy my first camera and I'm having a bit of trouble
deciding between these two cameras.. The price of them is about the
same, the SuperA's exterior being in a much better condition. I'd love
to hear some comment's from you people. Also I'd like ot hear if you
think there is some other body in this price range I should check out.
Also I'd like to know if there's a lot of difference between the
image/mechanical quality of SMC-M 50/1.7 and SMC-M 55/1.8.. >>
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