That's the kind of deal that only comes along once in a life time.
I'd grab it. (The MZ-S will be around for a long time a "Brand New"
LX for that price is something that you may never see again).
At 11:24 PM 6/29/2001 -0400, you wrote:
>In a message dated 6/29/01 3:12:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
><< 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 Buy it, you won't regret it. You can always buy an MZS, you may not get
>another opportunity to buy the LX. I would suggest trading in your autofocus
>camera to help pay for the LX. Then next year buy the MZS. Then you will have
>the two finest cameras pentax has ever made. i have three LXs and am
>considering nabbing a fourth mint condition one. I considered the MZS but I
>would rather the LX. I also have a PZ1...
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