Regardless the condition of the LX, prepare to spend at least another
US$1xx-$2xx on the service bill if you buy into an used LX. And AUD800 makes
the history of that LX suspicious. The condition of the LX's body does not
tell everything. I once bought a mint condition LX but to found out it was
faulty everywhere inside. Spent hundreds of $$$ and still had problem. An
expensive lesson which I have rather forget. Personally, I would spend more
to buy a brand new MZ-S just for the peace of mind. I'd rather spend time
shooting than fixing cameras (you do not know what its like when you cannot
trust the equipment you used in the field).
regards,
Alan Chan
>I was offered an almost brand new LX the other day. I don't know that I
>want an LX, as I tend to favour my AF cameras exclusively. It's eating away
>into my brain at present, which is a bad thing [tm], as I'd like an MZ-S.
>If I buy the LX, the MZ-S is out the window for a year or more.
>
>FWIW, the LX in question is just on two years old, has had about 4 rolls of
>film through it. It hasn't been advertised anywhere, and I'm not sure it
>ever will be. The asking price is a very reasonable $800 AUD. It comes with
>the grip, FA-1 finder, and a beattie screen. It's a lovely camera to hold,
>no question about it, but I don't know that it'd get the use it needs.
>
>Like I said, decisions decisions.
>
>Any insights would be appreciated.
>
>One small thing. I am not offering the camera to anyone else, just as I
>won't be buying it to on-sell. If I don't buy it, the person that offered
>it to me can advertise it if they wish to, and if/ when that happens I'll
>pass it along to the group.
>
>Cheers
>
>
>Jon
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