On 5/14/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> In my meanderings yesterday, I came across a black Pentax MX body in
> what seems very nice condition. I recall seeing John Francis' MX and
> being quite taken with it, it reminds me of a faithful Nikon FM that I
> worked with for 19 years. I have plenty of Pentax lenses, enough for
> two bodies easily.
> 
> When I asked if it was for sale, the owner said "$30". At that price,
> who can resist? I even offered more but he said it was just stuff he
> wanted to get rid of, hadn't used it in years. The lens was damaged
> (front element cracked) ... said he'd taken it off and dropped it when
> he was cleaning the body. The body seems to work nicely. I'll have to
> buy some batteries and see if the meter is working.
> 
> I dunno when I'll shoot some film in it, but for $30 ...
> 
> Godfrey
>    feeling strangely archaic with this in my hand

$30 for a ~black~ MX?

I hate you!

<g>

-frank


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