Amen to that. I like the LX for it`s fantastic OTF metering with AE.
If you want to go light with the LX, remove the winder, it`s a pretty
small package with a 50mm on it.
Imagine the MZ-S with a film advance lever and detachable winder
(motor) how small it would be.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2001 5:04 AM
Subject: Re: Report from PMA
> Why I like the LX:
>
> I like the way it fits in my hand, and the feel of the film
> wind. I like it because I can carry it - with any one of a
> number of lenses - easily in the large pockets of many jackets
> and the vest that I own. I like the size, as it's not too small
> nor too big, and it handles well for me. I like the removable
> finders and the finder system. I like the simple, intuitive
> layout of the controls. I like the metering and exposure
> system. I like it because it's metal, and because it's black. I
> like it because I can carry it vertically. I like it because it
> says Pentax on it, and not Nikon or Canon, and therefore many
> people think I'm just a rank amateur, and don't pay a lot of
> attention to me when I shoot. I like it because it says Pentax
> on it, and those who know what the camera is often share a nod
> or understanding smile. I like it not because it's expensive
> (it's no more expensive than the high end Nikons or Canons), or
> because it's an "icon", but because it suits me better than any
> camera I've thus far tried. I like it because there are many,
> many wonderful lenses that can be used with it. I like it better
> than my Leica, better than the Bronica I've owned, better than
> the Rollie TLR that I've used, better than the Nikons I've used,
> and better than the Minolta I've played with. For me, the LX is
> a great tool, a great toy, and a great pleasure.
>
> --
> Shel Belinkoff
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