I figure it is time to take a break from my idyllic and leisurely
vacation and relate, to people who will appreciate it, my time at B&H on
Wednesday.
Since I was in the neighborhood I figured it would not hurt to stop
in and look around. I instantly went up to the used department. I looked
at an LX winder, but it did not seem to be working properly. They would
look into it. They did not like the way it sounded and stated that since
they had no camera to check it with it was on the shelf.
While there I decided to see if they had any 24mm lenses. The
widest I currently have is 28mm. I wanted to see if it would be worth even
considering the FA 24/2. They had an A 24 f2.8. I placed in on my LX to
check it out. The clerk started talking about the LX and what a wonderful
camera it is - sorry Cotty no wink from him ;-) And when I pulled out the
MZ-S with the Limited. He had to check it out. He was most impressed with
the size (the BG-10 grip was attached) and the feel of the camera. He used
to have an MX and we chatted for a while about Pentax optics and the fact
that he does not see many Pentax lenses come through there. Well, fifteen
minutes later I had acquired the 24mm and a set of Pentax extension tubes.
I have never used tubes but figured why not try them. An early Christmas
present to myself. And a nice time with a Pentax appreciater who does not
have enough time to go out and shoot.
I went downstairs to the main floor to look at lens cases for a
friend and since I ended up in front of the Pentax display and it was kind
of slow in there why not ask to look at the FA 24? I checked it out on the
MZ-S. I am not sure I like the dual action of going to MF with both the
lens and camera, but that is another story.
Another clerk looked over and asked if I liked my 77 Limited lens.
It ends up that he has the 31, 43, and 77. So naturally we began talking
about photography and cameras. He asked other clerks if they had had the
opportunity to try out a Limited lens or the MZ-S. During the talking the
LX came up. I pulled mine out and he truly enjoyed the brassing on the
camera. He said it was a testimony to the quality of the camera. To make a
long story short, in the span of the next fifteen minutes we ended up with
about four to six people checking out the MZ-S and LX. Many had not handled
an LX. One person used to have on and ended up getting a Nikon N60
something-or-other. Once he handled my LX he stated that he regrets getting
rid of it. One clerk was doing a pretty good job of enablement :-) There
was talk of mechanical shutter speeds, durability, sealing, detachable
prisms, viewing screens, grips, etc. He asked if I had gotten the LX-2000
or new one from Japan. I told him with three and a fourth LX on the way the
interest was not there.
A truly enjoyable time there. There was so much spoken about and
comparisons made, but you get the picture. We even talked of digital and
lens compatibility of Pentax. They said I need to come back and they will
set me up with more lenses. One clerk mentioned that once I tried the 31 I
would be hooked. It was nice being able to try out lenses readily. Though
I must admit that if ever I get these lenses I will go through my local
store. The difference in price is worth it with the attention and
camaraderie I get at my store.
Just wanted to let someone know, Pentax is appreciated out there,
C�sar Matamoros II
Panama City, Florida
in New York City
P.S. The p&s counter was quiet the whole time I was there. Only the 'pros'
were out that early :-)
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