I would leap at that chance! Look at it this way, it's not everyday you
come across an almost new late model LX in mint condition. On the other
hand you will be able to pick up a new MZ-S easily at many camera stores
for several years to come.
Todd
At 06:17 AM 6/30/01 +0800, you wrote:
>Hi all
>
>I was offered an almost brand new LX the other day. I don't know that I
>want an LX, as I tend to favour my AF cameras exclusively. It's eating away
>into my brain at present, which is a bad thing [tm], as I'd like an MZ-S.
>If I buy the LX, the MZ-S is out the window for a year or more.
>
>FWIW, the LX in question is just on two years old, has had about 4 rolls of
>film through it. It hasn't been advertised anywhere, and I'm not sure it
>ever will be. The asking price is a very reasonable $800 AUD. It comes with
>the grip, FA-1 finder, and a beattie screen. It's a lovely camera to hold,
>no question about it, but I don't know that it'd get the use it needs.
>
>Like I said, decisions decisions.
>
>Any insights would be appreciated.
>
>One small thing. I am not offering the camera to anyone else, just as I
>won't be buying it to on-sell. If I don't buy it, the person that offered
>it to me can advertise it if they wish to, and if/ when that happens I'll
>pass it along to the group.
>
>Cheers
>
>
>Jon
>
>Relax! Take life as it comes, you can't chase the sun, you can't race the
wind
>
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