I also want to add here that the MX is far more easier to find on the 2nd hand market and goes for much lower prices (usually the third of the LX price), especially if you add the cost of a complete CLA for the LX if you want it to be reliable.
This and the fact that it is much smaller, lighter and quieter make it a far better choice, IMHO, when you take it with you to weird and unknown places in the world, especially in Africa, South America, India... (unless you can afford a bodyguard of course, then the LX maybe is a better choice) The noise of the mirror has always been a big concern for me since I'am always trying to capture candid people expressions anywhere, and this is the concern that makes me wonder regularly of old M Leicas. But anyway I don't have enough money now for this kind of tools. As an MX user, one of the things I like most about this little camera is the big uncluttered viewfinder, especially bright with an LX2000 screen. I also use a K1000 and an MZ-5n sometimes but it is always a shock for me when I have to put my eye through the viewfinder after some MX photo-sessions. It's like movie theater versus home television. Btw, the MX is still my favourite camera, and i take it with me whenever I need a reliable camera. Though, after reading Lon Williamson's MX/KX comparison, I must say i'll maybe try a KX one day, a camera I have absolutely no experience with. Thanks for the nice review Lon. Just some personal thoughts. Thibault Grouas. « Alan Chan » <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote : > Despite the fact that both were marketed as professional system cameras, > they are nothing alike other than interchangable screens. > > Compared to the LX, the MX: > - has much quieter shutter/mirror > - is smaller (great for small lenses, could be front heavy for certain > lenses) > - has higher viewfinder magnification (the highest, same as ME Super) > - doesn't have interchangable finder > - is fully mechanical, obviousely > - has shorter mirror > - is more reliable (imho) > - is easier to service > - has at least 2 versions afaik (slightly different top, memo holder, > metering ICs, and some other minor differences inside) > - ???
