AL> 67 is too big for me:) But 645 N II? Yes:) I think of it seriously. But it's for the future... AL> I thing of buying LX as a long step forward from my Program A. But I also think of buying Z-1p or MZ-S or whatever will come from Asahi Opt. Co. in the future, as AL> upgrade from my MZ-5n. AL> So, how much does the LX (body only) cost in Czech? Is it easy to get one? And is it easy to get additional LX equipment (screens, winders, grips etc)? AL> Greetz AL> Artur
Hi Artur (it's strange writing in English to you but probably better than trying to decipher the so-close-but-so-much-different language(s)). You know, the mysterious quotes here on list like "the 645 was the most durable pentax produced, it never needed servicing" and similar are really disheartening when I look at the price of one! It would be very nice though. I hope even the P6 will get to me, it's not yet a deal :( Back to LX - I got one hell of a good deal I think, I bought a new edition body (around 1993 produced? dunno), unscratched, in excellent cond. for 16000,- KC (that's around 500 Euroes). The body is in really good condition, and came with the original LX leather case... Needless to say, with my luck, just days after getting it I managed to tear slightly (accidentally) the plastic foil protecting the bottom plate, which survived almost 10 years use from the first owner ;-) (I did it by putting on a QR plate which twisted slightly, the rubber on the QR tearing the foil). As to accessories - they are VERY hard to find. There was one grip, as the last accessory I saw in pretty long time. Before, a motordrive. Years before, screens, motors, finders, but all quite scarce. When I raise enough money more I might be able to get the motor, from the same guy, if he still has one fs when I have money, that is :-( But I like the LX immensely (so far none of the dreaded LX problems, *knocks/wood*), I sold off all the AF stuff I had. Now saving up for the new screens which Peter imports from Japan. And the motor. And the grip. Ah ;-( It was all easier when I had only a 6x6 Rolleiflex Tessar with its non-changeable lens! Back to your question - I got probably the last body the guy was selling (he had 6 of them!!! Various age and style and condition, all working though). I have since seen only one LX for sale, which was ridicolously priced at 1100 Euroes with lens (although, that one was bought new in 1995 and kept in a padded case since, with only tens of rolls trough it if I am to believe the seller, and the cosmetics support his claim, so does the look at the shutter curtains). So I guess the LX market is about as small as in Poland :( However, 67 (and many other MF) gear is turning up in surprising numbers - do all the guys who shot it got digital backs or what ?!? Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
