Re: SV: Reasonable price for an LX? And K2?

[John Coyle]

Toralf, the K2 and KX were the top of the range K-series cameras, with the 
essential differences being the KX had f-number indications in the 
viewfinder and could have a data-back and motor drive fitted,while the K2 
could not.  On the other hand, the K2 had a 5-bladed metal shutter against 
the older style rubberized silk curtains of the KX, with a lowest speed of 8 
secs against the KX's 1 second, and an AUTO AE mode on the shutter 
dial,which gave much more advanced metering than the KX.
I would expect to pay more for the K2 than for any other K-series model: the 
thing to watch for is that this camera may have seen heavy use in a 
professional environment.
To me, the price is a little high given the age of the camera and today's 
film-shy environment!

HTH
John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
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From: "Toralf Lund" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 8:07 AM
Subject: Re: SV: Reasonable price for an LX? And K2?


Joakim Johansson wrote:
I'm going to by a Pentax MX tomorrow, and the seller also has a K2 in used
(but quite good) shape. He wants 1400 SEK ($204.15) for the camera.
Does this mean that the K2 was a high-end model? Hmmm, since it apparently 
has features like DOF preview and mirror-lock-up, I guess it must have 
been.

I mean, the price seems somewhat high compared to the 450 NOK I paid for 
my ME Super - including an M50 and an A70-210, but I guess that was a 
rather good deal. I've also seen MXes being sold for quite a bit less than 
1400 SEK, though.

/Joakim
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Från: Toralf Lund [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Skickat: den 15 december 
2004 21:00
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Ämne: Reasonable price for an LX? And K2?

What would you guys pay for an LX these days? How about a K2?
A guy here in Oslo (same person who sold me the M40, actually) has had 
both for sale for a while, and I'm a bit tempted...

- Toralf
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