Actually, this isn't entirely true. I do like unique products and I do think that if a certain level of hand making is involved Pentax should take advantage of that and provided customization. Some European car manufacturers offers extensive choices for their customers. Not only the options you find in the brochure but also "under the table" options or simply anything the customers might want. When you can order a car to fit your specifications, why not a camera? I think a number of people appreciate the facility to " user-custom" their pride & joy, without detracting from its` value. Viz LX grip A - carve to your personal specs. There`s something undeniably personal about that mod - yet remove the grip, and it`s just like any other LX. Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

