For those who don't know, MOT means Motor Drive (optional). This is the same drive available on the K2 MOT.
Other than condition, two attributes can make a KX cost more: black body, and the MOT capability. Chrome (silver) KXs seem to sell for $90 to $130. Blaack KXs, $120 to $200. Since I became a KX fan a couple months back, I've scoured my links and found just two KX MOTs for sale. A chrome KX MOT is going for something like $379. A black KX MOT is going for $189! Go figure. I suspect that a certain number of the KXs for sale on EBay are MOTs but the owner isn't aware. (OR does MOT appear prominently on the body?) It would be nice if someone shared a secret for spotting hidden MOT specimens. In either case, $100 sounds like a great price if you'll actually use the motor drive option or think that you may one day resell the camera. But if you don't plan to use the motor drive--which is costly and scarce--I'd shop for a KX on the basis of its condition. Make sure the aperture window is vislble; it's prone to be misaligned. Also check the mirror lockup and timer. Anders Werholt wrote: Today, I saw a KX MOT body in a magazine advertisement. Used, but not ugly, chrome, price about 100 USD (motor drive not included). What would be a descent price for a body like this? How common are they compared to the usual KX? I already have a nice KX body, so I don't know whether to go for it or not....... [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 .
