I agree. I use my LX more than any other camera I won, but my Spotmatics
still own my heart. Thoe are the cameras I lusted after when I couldn't
afford a Pentax, and they're very special to me. I suspect that many
other Pentaxians feel the same way. A Spotmatic tribute is certainly a
good idea.
Paul
Steve Larson wrote:
>
> Hi Ray,
> I think a gallery for the Spotmatic is a wonderful idea!
> Steve Larson
> Redondo Beach, California
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Ray Allen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 3:42 AM
> Subject: Special Gallery on PUG
>
> > I have noticed the following on the PUG Home Page:
> >
> > In July of 2001, Pentax will be discontinuing the LX camera body.
> > To commemorate the 20 year history of the ultimate 35mm Pentax camera,
> > a PUG style gallery will be presented in August, 2001.
> > We invite submissions from Pentax LX users for this gallery.
> >
> > I think this is a very appropriate and fitting thing to do to honour the
> end
> > of the production run of such a wonderful camera which I have always
> lusted
> > after
> > but which I considered was beyond my limited means.
> >
> > Might I suggest that consideration be given to a similar gallery in just
> > over
> > three years from now, July 2004 to be precise, to celebrate 40 years since
> > the introduction of the Asahi Pentax Spotmatic. I know it is still a fair
> > way off
> > but it is never too early to plant the seed of such an idea.
> >
> > The only SLRs I have ever owned are Spotmatics and I am enthusiastically
> > dedicated
> > to the breed and have no desire to change from them.
> >
> > Ray Allen. Sydney. Australia.
> > Check out Spotmatic at Yahoo!Groups at:
> > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spotmatic
> > (I am the group's owner).
> >
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