I think my LX is in great condition. For what I paid (much below others
I've seen) it looks, feels, operates as if new. My idea of an MX for backup
is that the MX is FULLY mechanical with the batteries only needed for the
meter and exposure control is full manual, with no auto modes. Yes, the
I have one of the first MX's sold in the US. Bought the first week it was
available, (damn I feel old writing that). The meter was always a bit
flaky,
never worked the way the manual said it should, in spite of being back
to
Pentax for repair. However once I got used to it, the camera never
: PAUL STENQUIST [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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Subject: Re: MZ-S vs. LX
I shoot with my LX almost exclusively. (I erred in a previous message,
it's a 527 serial number.) I have an MX that serves as a backup.
Sometimes I'll take just the MX
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I have one of the first MX's sold in the US. Bought the first
That's good to hear, Paul. So far I've had the shutter
mechanism, metering, and TTL systems repaired. TTL seems to be the
one thing that doesn't get fixed correctly. I'm hoping to see it
back here soon!
- MCC
At 11:14 PM 8/28/01 -0400, you wrote:
Hi Mark,
My LX serial number starts with 523. It
Hi Mark ...
Well, let's see, I've owned five or six LX, with SN in the 522,
523, and, I think, 525 series, plus newer ones in the 535
series. The way I understand it is that the earlier models (yours
included) had the old shutter box and old style shutter. These are
prone to
Shel wrote:
Apart from that, I believe the newer models have somewhat better
insulated and more durable electronic connections, and the finish on
the newer bodies is different than that on the older bodies. It's
more matte-like, which I prefer, while possibly being more durable
(just
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Shel wrote:
Apart from that, I believe the newer models have somewhat better
insulated and more durable electronic connections
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My S/N starts with 523 - not the earliest but still in the mid '80s I
think.
I think it must be a very early model. Mine
. elokuuta 2001 14:36
Aihe: RE: MZ-S vs. LX
You guys are starting to worry me!
I just bought my first LX and have put only a few rolls through it so far.
How much life can I expect from this camera? Let's put it this way: I don't
intend to replace it! And honestly, for my application
(nature/wildlife
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Hi Mark ...
Well, let's see, I've
: Raimo Korhonen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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Subject: Vs: MZ-S vs. LX
The LX will probably outlive you - but if you think you need a back-up the
plain ME seems to me to be the most reliable - nothing much to go wrong (on
mine
I'm curious. At least Pål, and maybe others have both LX and MZ-S. We have
compared quite often the PZ-1p and MZ-S, but not really the LX vs. MZ-S.
Other than low light metering, is there anything else about the LX that
would have you keep both bodies? Anybody with experience?
Bruce Dayton
Bruce wrote:
I'm curious. At least Pål, and maybe others have both LX and MZ-S. We have
compared quite often the PZ-1p and MZ-S, but not really the LX vs. MZ-S.
Other than low light metering, is there anything else about the LX that
would have you keep both bodies? Anybody with
Subject: Re: MZ-S vs. LX
Bruce wrote:
I'm curious. At least Pål, and maybe others have both LX and MZ-S. We
have
compared quite often the PZ-1p and MZ-S, but not really the LX vs. MZ-S.
Other than low light metering, is there anything else about the LX that
would have you keep both bodies
Bruce Dayton wrote:
Shel, didn't you get a brand new one?
Indeed i did smile
About what would something like that
cost, including finder and screens that
would be most common to use?
I bought mine without a finder as I already had several finders, so I
can't address that point.
,
Bruce Dayton
Sacramento, CA
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Subject: Re: MZ-S vs. LX
Bruce wrote:
I'm curious. At least Pål, and maybe others have both LX and MZ-S. We
have
compared quite often the PZ
Bruce wrote:
You mentioned you would like a modern LX. What
does that mean? AF, spot meter? Please describe.
It means AF and spot metering for sure. Otherwise it means keeping as much of essence
of the LX as posible. What this really means in reality is something I would know when
I see
The design philosophy of the MZ-S is much closer to that of the LX than it is to that
of the PZ-1p, so I think the MZ-S and the LX make a good pair. That's the pair in my
main bag right now.
But you can find out for yourself, Bruce. KEH has an LX in EX+ shape right now for (!)
$789US and an
Subject: Re: MZ-S vs. LX
The design philosophy of the MZ-S is much closer to that of the LX than it
is to that of the PZ-1p, so I think the MZ-S and the LX make a good pair.
That's the pair in my main bag right now.
But you can find out for yourself, Bruce. KEH has an LX in EX+ shape right
now
Bruce Dayton wrote:
I saw the LX at KEH. I was thinking
that seemed a little high. What is the
concensus? KEH Ex+ condition with FA-1W
finder for $789.
Bruce - it depends on which LX it is. I'd stay away from an earlier
one at almost any price.
--
Shel Belinkoff
mailto:[EMAIL
I have the Mz-S, Pz-1p, and LX.
To me, the finder on the LX is unrivaled. It is not as bright as
the others and does not seem to be as sharp on the ground glass, but it
offers a much bigger view of things. You really have to look
through it to see what I mean. I also think that for manual focus
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