Bob, here in BR a working Mx runs $100 to $150 with lens - that could be
usable. Repairing my 2nd Mx should almost reach that value, but I get a
camera good for some 5 years more - I don't take as many photos as I'd like.
Still can't put money in a second Mx unless it's the cheaper way to get
a second working camera in my bag - and I'd rather have the Lx or the
Pz1p repaired, to benefit of their functions. Too bad their repair is
more expensive.
LF
Bob Sullivan escreveu:
Luiz,
In sympathy...
I still have rolls of film in the PZ-1 and MZ-S from when I purchased
my first digital.
It was a *ist DS and 3+ years ago.
I didn't expect to, but I never looked back.
I still have film in the freezer, but digital is cheaper and most satisfying!
I wouldn't fix anything but the LX. I can't bring myself to sell mine.
Keep it for nostalgia.
The MX cameras are nice, but have suffered heavy useage.
Repair will be more expensive than finding a low milage used copy.
Regards, Bob S.
On Fri, Mar 20, 2009 at 2:13 AM, Luiz Felipe <luiz.fel...@techmit.com.br> wrote:
Well, just bought a *ist DS with the 18~55, and one of these days I'll
get to receive it... the price we pay for that lovely and cheap address
not too close to the sea ;-)
But the new (for me, at least) camera means my 35mm gear repair schedule
is on hold for some time, and maybe for good. I'm facing a tough choice
- wich cameras to keep, wich cameras to let go - and where. I have,
currently on sick bay:
Mx body, exterior good, broken diaphragm lever, a single risk on the
lensmount and shutter erratic. Pentax techs in Sao Paulo believe they
can repair it. It's my second Mx body, bought as is for $30. Keep it for
parts?
Lx body, auto off, mirror working ok but needing alignment, exterior
fair. Techs say it's possible, but not probable to make it work. I'm
deeply attached to this camera, bought in 1981 and used all around the
world, but not as display model. Try to sell it, but what price?
Pz1p body, damaged shutter, broken and repaired bottom plate. Techs say
parts available, no big deal. Just some cash I'm not ready to pay for a
while. Repair it later or just spend the cash on other things Pentax?
Gift from a friend currently using Canon.
I'm watching BR ebay-like sites, and right now is the wrong time to sell
anything 35mm around here - Pentax in particular. Problem aggravated by
the fact those cameras are not working and Pentax tech in BR is not so
near. I really don't know what to do.
Any ideas? Please???
PS: since I can't rely on just one camera, I accepted as payment for
some old debts a Canon EOS 500n + 50mm 1.8 and 28~80 whatever, the
camera in fair condition but lenses very good. I'd like to sell it and
pay the repair of one or two of those cameras, but that means only one 35mm
camera until the repairs are successful (if). Or I could go the evil way and
purchase the PK~EOS adapter and keep it - too bad I hate the damned
viewfinder...
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