Pentax has never *consistently* made PJ-type 35mm bodies. In the 60s almost everything was well-built, so a PJ pro could use almost anything, and Pentax was in the fray. Even then their major market was the enthusiast.
Very true, and many Pentax fans have been constantly wishing for another professional camera after the LX. The way I see it, the LX was the only attempt which failed to beat Canon or Nikon in the PJ field. Pentax learnt their lesson and never wasted their resource on another 135 pro body. So I won't expect any from Pentax in the future either, or near future. SF-Xn, Z-1p & MZ-S are high end models, but not pro models. But of course, some might disagree with me.
In the 70s came the MX. Low-priced for the quality. Well-built, but not like a Nikon or Canon F1/F-1/whatever.
Dented too easily. Hammered the MX, F-1 & F2 against each other andI bet the MX will die 1st. Okay, don't try this at home. It's for professional only. :-)
The rest of Pentax, it seems, is for the enthusiast.
I can live with that since I am no professional. :-)
regards, Alan Chan
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