subject:"LX"

For LX users

2019-10-23 Thread collinb

On shopgoodwill.com there's FF-1 and FE-1 finders for sale.
Just b/c I don't see them very often ...


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Re: LX

2017-05-21 Thread John


More concerned about not growing older.

On 5/19/2017 16:38, Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

Those of us who have achieved LXXV scoff at your concerns about growing
older,

On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 3:21 PM, Rick Womer <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote:


LX





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Re: LX

2017-05-21 Thread John

I'm right behind you - LXVII

On 5/19/2017 15:42, John Francis wrote:

I just made LXVIII ...

On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 03:21:44PM -0400, Rick Womer wrote:

Brian,

I'm actually on the cusp of LXV.

Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW

On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 6:46 PM, Brian Walters <supera1...@fastmail.fm> wrote:

On Fri, May 19, 2017, at 01:01 AM, Rick Womer wrote:

I???ll be crossing a similar chronological meridian in 2 1/2 weeks; I???ll
have gratis transit in Philly and modest discounts here and there.

Mere youngsters!

Have a great trip! Looking forward to the photos.

Ditto, you old bastard (reaching LX entitles you to that accolade :-)
)

Cheers

Brian

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Rick

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On May 18, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:

On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to Avignon
and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran

I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and I can
post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
https://web-options.com/

When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.

Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public
transport in London, and 30% off rail travel

I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.

A bient??t,
B
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Re: LX

2017-05-20 Thread Chris Mitchell

Bon voyage et bon anniversaire. We're on our way back just now. We'll give
you a wave.

Chris

On 18 May 2017 16:17, "Bob W-PDML" <p...@web-options.com> wrote:

> On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to
> Avignon and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
> http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/
> histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-
> pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
>
> I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and I
> can post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
> https://web-options.com/
>
> When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.
>
> Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
> A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public
> transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
>
> I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.
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> A bientôt,
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Re: LX

2017-05-20 Thread Alan C


XXV to C then?

Alan C

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Those of us who have achieved LXXV scoff at your concerns about growing
older,

On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 3:21 PM, Rick Womer <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote:


LX





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RE: LX

2017-05-19 Thread John Coyle

I'm with Dan!


John in Brisbane



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Subject: Re: LX

Those of us who have achieved LXXV scoff at your concerns about growing older,

On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 3:21 PM, Rick Womer <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote:

> LX




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Re: LX

2017-05-19 Thread Rick Womer

It’s a LXury.

http://photo.net/photos/RickW


> On May 19, 2017, at 4:38 PM, Daniel J. Matyola <danmaty...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Those of us who have achieved LXXV scoff at your concerns about growing
> older,
> 
> On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 3:21 PM, Rick Womer <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> LX
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: LX

2017-05-19 Thread Daniel J. Matyola

Those of us who have achieved LXXV scoff at your concerns about growing
older,

On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 3:21 PM, Rick Womer <rickpic...@gmail.com> wrote:

> LX




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Re: LX

2017-05-19 Thread Paul Stenquist

I’m LXIX, and not looking forward to LXX. 

> On May 19, 2017, at 3:42 PM, John Francis <jo...@panix.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> I just made LXVIII ...
> 
> On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 03:21:44PM -0400, Rick Womer wrote:
>> Brian,
>> 
>> I'm actually on the cusp of LXV.
>> 
>> Rick
>> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
>> 
>> 
>> On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 6:46 PM, Brian Walters <supera1...@fastmail.fm> 
>> wrote:
>>> On Fri, May 19, 2017, at 01:01 AM, Rick Womer wrote:
>>>> I???ll be crossing a similar chronological meridian in 2 1/2 weeks; I???ll
>>>> have gratis transit in Philly and modest discounts here and there.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Mere youngsters!
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Have a great trip! Looking forward to the photos.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Ditto, you old bastard  (reaching LX entitles you to that accolade :-)
>>> )
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Cheers
>>> 
>>> Brian
>>> 
>>> ++
>>> Brian Walters
>>> Western Sydney Australia
>>> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Rick
>>>> 
>>>> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On May 18, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to 
>>>>> Avignon and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
>>>>> http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
>>>>> 
>>>>> I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and I 
>>>>> can post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
>>>>> https://web-options.com/
>>>>> 
>>>>> When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
>>>>> A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public 
>>>>> transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
>>>>> 
>>>>> I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.
>>>>> 
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Re: LX

2017-05-19 Thread Bob W-PDML

Thanks y'all. Signing off shortly. Back in 3 weeks.

B

> On 19 May 2017, at 03:03, Subash Jeyan <pdml.l...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Looking forward to following your blog and congratulations on the
> milestone. 
> 
> ~subash
> 
> 
> On Thu, 18 May 2017 14:16:09 +
> Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:
> 
>> On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to
>> Avignon and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
>> http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
>> 
>> I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me,
>> and I can post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is
>> interested: https://web-options.com/
>> 
>> When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of
>> shots.
>> 
>> Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
>> A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free
>> public transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
>> 
>> I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.
>> 
>> A bientôt,
>> B
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Re: LX

2017-05-19 Thread John Francis


I just made LXVIII ...

On Fri, May 19, 2017 at 03:21:44PM -0400, Rick Womer wrote:
> Brian,
> 
> I'm actually on the cusp of LXV.
> 
> Rick
> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
> 
> 
> On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 6:46 PM, Brian Walters <supera1...@fastmail.fm> wrote:
> > On Fri, May 19, 2017, at 01:01 AM, Rick Womer wrote:
> >> I???ll be crossing a similar chronological meridian in 2 1/2 weeks; I???ll
> >> have gratis transit in Philly and modest discounts here and there.
> >
> >
> > Mere youngsters!
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Have a great trip! Looking forward to the photos.
> >
> >
> > Ditto, you old bastard  (reaching LX entitles you to that accolade :-)
> > )
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Brian
> >
> > ++
> > Brian Walters
> > Western Sydney Australia
> > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
> >
> >>
> >> Rick
> >>
> >> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
> >>
> >>
> >> > On May 18, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to 
> >> > Avignon and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
> >> > http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
> >> >
> >> > I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and 
> >> > I can post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
> >> > https://web-options.com/
> >> >
> >> > When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.
> >> >
> >> > Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
> >> > A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public 
> >> > transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
> >> >
> >> > I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.
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Re: LX

2017-05-19 Thread Rick Womer

Brian,

I'm actually on the cusp of LXV.

Rick
http://photo.net/photos/RickW


On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 6:46 PM, Brian Walters <supera1...@fastmail.fm> wrote:
> On Fri, May 19, 2017, at 01:01 AM, Rick Womer wrote:
>> I’ll be crossing a similar chronological meridian in 2 1/2 weeks; I’ll
>> have gratis transit in Philly and modest discounts here and there.
>
>
> Mere youngsters!
>
>
>>
>> Have a great trip! Looking forward to the photos.
>
>
> Ditto, you old bastard  (reaching LX entitles you to that accolade :-)
> )
>
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Brian
>
> ++
> Brian Walters
> Western Sydney Australia
> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
>
>>
>> Rick
>>
>> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
>>
>>
>> > On May 18, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:
>> >
>> > On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to 
>> > Avignon and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
>> > http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
>> >
>> > I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and I 
>> > can post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
>> > https://web-options.com/
>> >
>> > When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.
>> >
>> > Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
>> > A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public 
>> > transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
>> >
>> > I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.
>> >
>> > A bientôt,
>> > B
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Re: LX

2017-05-18 Thread Subash Jeyan

Looking forward to following your blog and congratulations on the
milestone. 

~subash


On Thu, 18 May 2017 14:16:09 +
Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:

> On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to
> Avignon and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
> http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
> 
> I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me,
> and I can post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is
> interested: https://web-options.com/
> 
> When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of
> shots.
> 
> Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
> A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free
> public transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
> 
> I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.
> 
> A bientôt,
> B


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Re: LX

2017-05-18 Thread Brian Walters

On Fri, May 19, 2017, at 01:01 AM, Rick Womer wrote:
> I’ll be crossing a similar chronological meridian in 2 1/2 weeks; I’ll
> have gratis transit in Philly and modest discounts here and there.


Mere youngsters!


> 
> Have a great trip! Looking forward to the photos.


Ditto, you old bastard  (reaching LX entitles you to that accolade :-) 
)



Cheers

Brian

++
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> 
> Rick
> 
> http://photo.net/photos/RickW
> 
> 
> > On May 18, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:
> > 
> > On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to 
> > Avignon and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
> > http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
> > 
> > I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and I 
> > can post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
> > https://web-options.com/
> > 
> > When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.
> > 
> > Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
> > A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public 
> > transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
> > 
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> > 
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Re: LX

2017-05-18 Thread Alan C

Go well. I'm sure you'll have a great time.

Alan C

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From: Bob W-PDML

Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 4:16 PM
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Subject: LX

On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to Avignon 
and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:

http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran

I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and I 
can post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:

https://web-options.com/

When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.

Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public 
transport in London, and 30% off rail travel

I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.

A bientôt,
B
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Re: LX

2017-05-18 Thread Stanley Halpin


> On May 18, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
> A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public 
> transport in London, and 30% off rail travel

This alone would make the trip to France worthwhile! Very generous of your 
hosts.

Have a safe yet nevertheless enjoyable trip.

stan
> 
> I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.
> 
> A bientôt,
> B
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Re: LX

2017-05-18 Thread Rick Womer

I’ll be crossing a similar chronological meridian in 2 1/2 weeks; I’ll have 
gratis transit in Philly and modest discounts here and there.

Have a great trip! Looking forward to the photos.

Rick

http://photo.net/photos/RickW


> On May 18, 2017, at 10:16 AM, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:
> 
> On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to Avignon 
> and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
> http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
> 
> I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and I can 
> post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
> https://web-options.com/
> 
> When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.
> 
> Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
> A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public 
> transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
> 
> I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.
> 
> A bientôt,
> B
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Re: LX

2017-05-18 Thread Steve Cottrell

On 18/5/17, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed:

>A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public
>transport in London, and 30% off rail travel

Et bon anniversaire :-)

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Re: LX

2017-05-18 Thread Steve Cottrell

On 18/5/17, Bob W-PDML, discombobulated, unleashed:

>On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to
>Avignon and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
>http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-
>patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
>
>I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and
>I can post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
>https://web-options.com/
>
>When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.
>
>Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
>A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public
>transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
>
>I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.

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Re: LX

2017-05-18 Thread Bruce Walker

Sounds like a fine challenge, even without the stamps.

Bon voyage, Bob!


On Thu, May 18, 2017 at 10:16 AM, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:
> On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to Avignon 
> and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
> http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran
>
> I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and I can 
> post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
> https://web-options.com/
>
> When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.
>
> Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
> A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public 
> transport in London, and 30% off rail travel
>
> I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.
>
> A bientôt,
> B
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LX

2017-05-18 Thread Bob W-PDML

On Saturday I set sail for France, cycling hopefully from Roscoff to Avignon 
and thence to a gite for a week with friends, here:
http://www.tourisme-pernes.fr/fr/decouvrir-et-se-divertir/histoire-et-patrimoine-de-pernes/le-patrimoine-de-pernes/fontaine-du-cormoran

I have re-jigged my website as a blog so that people can follow me, and I can 
post phone snaps along the way. If anyone here is interested:
https://web-options.com/

When I get back I'll figure out how to use it for a portfolio of shots.

Q: Why is this post entitled LX?
A: Whilst there I'll become eligible for free prescriptions, free public 
transport in London, and 30% off rail travel

I'll unsubscribe sometime tomorrow for the duration.

A bientôt,
B
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Re: The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-06 Thread Larry



On April 4, 2017 2:17:59 PM PDT, Bob W-PDML <p...@web-options.com> wrote:
>Good taste never grows old
>
Bad taste never grows up.


>> On 4 Apr 2017, at 13:12, Rob Studdert <distudio.p...@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>> 
>> LOL. that's an old page.
>> 
>> 
>>> On 4 April 2017 at 12:59, P. J. Alling <webstertwenty...@gmail.com>
>wrote:
>>> It's only a complete set if you get the two ghastly gold colored
>Vivitar
>>> anniversary lenses.
>>> 
>>>
>http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Vivitar_Series_1_50th_Anniversary_Lens_Set
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On 4/3/2017 11:56 AM, Gonz wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> You mean like this Ann? :
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>
>http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-PENTAX-LX-GOLD-SET-SPECIAL-EDITION-ONLY-300-PIECES-MADE-/302259334173?hash=item46600f6c1d:g:iqsAAOSwWxNY0UMf
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 11:54 AM, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com>
>wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Too bad we didnt unearth that sooner last month -- may have had
>some more
>>>>> entries for the anniversary PUG!
>>>>> I was pleased to have been part of that little gallery - my LX's
>ar
>>>>> probably
>>>>> now covered in snakeskin as I sold them to Caesar a few years back
> :_)
>>>>> 
>>>>> ann
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 4/2/2017 12:41 PM, Mark C wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks for posting that. I have absolutely no recollection of it
>at all
>>>>>> but enjoyed the gallery and write up. I last used my LX a year
>ago while
>>>>>> on
>>>>>> a trip - need to give it a work out just to keep it functioning.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Mark
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> On 4/2/2017 1:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> ...and now for a bit of nostalgia.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Fossicking through the various directories on Komkon's PUG
>server, I
>>>>>>> (re)discovered the Pentax LX Gallery - an epic opus prepared
>many years
>>>>>>> ago on the legendary LX.  It's not just a gallery of photos
>taken with
>>>>>>> the LX but includes detailed technical information as well.  It
>was (I
>>>>>>> think) mainly the work of Bill Robb & Rob Studdert.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Anyway I know many PDMLers used the LX - maybe some are
>still using
>>>>>>> one occasionally - so I thought the LX Gallery should be made
>>>>>>> accessible.  As near as I can work out, it was last updated in
>about
>>>>>>> 2002.
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
>>>>>>> Galleries' page but here's the direct link:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> (note that some external links may be obsolete)
>>>>>>> 
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]Jan. 1981, Camera 35 magazine, Pentax LX: An SLR With Guts

2017-04-05 Thread Darren Addy

Article: "We Tried It: Pentax LX"
Cover: 
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Page 1: 
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Re: The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-04 Thread Bob W-PDML

Good taste never grows old

> On 4 Apr 2017, at 13:12, Rob Studdert <distudio.p...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> LOL. that's an old page.
> 
> 
>> On 4 April 2017 at 12:59, P. J. Alling <webstertwenty...@gmail.com> wrote:
>> It's only a complete set if you get the two ghastly gold colored Vivitar
>> anniversary lenses.
>> 
>> http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Vivitar_Series_1_50th_Anniversary_Lens_Set
>> 
>> 
>>> On 4/3/2017 11:56 AM, Gonz wrote:
>>> 
>>> You mean like this Ann? :
>>> 
>>> 
>>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-PENTAX-LX-GOLD-SET-SPECIAL-EDITION-ONLY-300-PIECES-MADE-/302259334173?hash=item46600f6c1d:g:iqsAAOSwWxNY0UMf
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 11:54 AM, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Too bad we didnt unearth that sooner last month -- may have had some more
>>>> entries for the anniversary PUG!
>>>> I was pleased to have been part of that little gallery - my LX's ar
>>>> probably
>>>> now covered in snakeskin as I sold them to Caesar a few years back  :_)
>>>> 
>>>> ann
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On 4/2/2017 12:41 PM, Mark C wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Thanks for posting that. I have absolutely no recollection of it at all
>>>>> but enjoyed the gallery and write up. I last used my LX a year ago while
>>>>> on
>>>>> a trip - need to give it a work out just to keep it functioning.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Mark
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On 4/2/2017 1:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> ...and now for a bit of nostalgia.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Fossicking through the various directories on Komkon's PUG server, I
>>>>>> (re)discovered the Pentax LX Gallery - an epic opus prepared many years
>>>>>> ago on the legendary LX.  It's not just a gallery of photos taken with
>>>>>> the LX but includes detailed technical information as well.  It was (I
>>>>>> think) mainly the work of Bill Robb & Rob Studdert.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Anyway I know many PDMLers used the LX - maybe some are still using
>>>>>> one occasionally - so I thought the LX Gallery should be made
>>>>>> accessible.  As near as I can work out, it was last updated in about
>>>>>> 2002.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
>>>>>> Galleries' page but here's the direct link:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> (note that some external links may be obsolete)
>>>>>> 

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Re: The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-04 Thread Rob Studdert

LOL. that's an old page.


On 4 April 2017 at 12:59, P. J. Alling <webstertwenty...@gmail.com> wrote:
> It's only a complete set if you get the two ghastly gold colored Vivitar
> anniversary lenses.
>
> http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Vivitar_Series_1_50th_Anniversary_Lens_Set
>
>
> On 4/3/2017 11:56 AM, Gonz wrote:
>>
>> You mean like this Ann? :
>>
>>
>> http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-PENTAX-LX-GOLD-SET-SPECIAL-EDITION-ONLY-300-PIECES-MADE-/302259334173?hash=item46600f6c1d:g:iqsAAOSwWxNY0UMf
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 11:54 AM, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Too bad we didnt unearth that sooner last month -- may have had some more
>>> entries for the anniversary PUG!
>>> I was pleased to have been part of that little gallery - my LX's ar
>>> probably
>>> now covered in snakeskin as I sold them to Caesar a few years back  :_)
>>>
>>> ann
>>>
>>>
>>> On 4/2/2017 12:41 PM, Mark C wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for posting that. I have absolutely no recollection of it at all
>>>> but enjoyed the gallery and write up. I last used my LX a year ago while
>>>> on
>>>> a trip - need to give it a work out just to keep it functioning.
>>>>
>>>> Mark
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> On 4/2/2017 1:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> ...and now for a bit of nostalgia.
>>>>>
>>>>> Fossicking through the various directories on Komkon's PUG server, I
>>>>> (re)discovered the Pentax LX Gallery - an epic opus prepared many years
>>>>> ago on the legendary LX.  It's not just a gallery of photos taken with
>>>>> the LX but includes detailed technical information as well.  It was (I
>>>>> think) mainly the work of Bill Robb & Rob Studdert.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyway I know many PDMLers used the LX - maybe some are still using
>>>>> one occasionally - so I thought the LX Gallery should be made
>>>>> accessible.  As near as I can work out, it was last updated in about
>>>>> 2002.
>>>>>
>>>>> I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
>>>>> Galleries' page but here's the direct link:
>>>>>
>>>>> https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html
>>>>>
>>>>> (note that some external links may be obsolete)
>>>>>
>>>>> Enjoy!!
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>>
>>>>> Brian
>>>>>
>>>>> ++
>>>>> Brian Walters
>>>>> Western Sydney Australia
>>>>> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
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Re: The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-03 Thread P. J. Alling

It's only a complete set if you get the two ghastly gold colored Vivitar
anniversary lenses.

http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Vivitar_Series_1_50th_Anniversary_Lens_Set

On 4/3/2017 11:56 AM, Gonz wrote:

You mean like this Ann? :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-PENTAX-LX-GOLD-SET-SPECIAL-EDITION-ONLY-300-PIECES-MADE-/302259334173?hash=item46600f6c1d:g:iqsAAOSwWxNY0UMf

On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 11:54 AM, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote:

Too bad we didnt unearth that sooner last month -- may have had some more
entries for the anniversary PUG!
I was pleased to have been part of that little gallery - my LX's ar probably
now covered in snakeskin as I sold them to Caesar a few years back :_)

ann

On 4/2/2017 12:41 PM, Mark C wrote:

Thanks for posting that. I have absolutely no recollection of it at all
but enjoyed the gallery and write up. I last used my LX a year ago while on
a trip - need to give it a work out just to keep it functioning.

Mark

On 4/2/2017 1:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote:

...and now for a bit of nostalgia.

Fossicking through the various directories on Komkon's PUG server, I
(re)discovered the Pentax LX Gallery - an epic opus prepared many years
ago on the legendary LX. It's not just a gallery of photos taken with
the LX but includes detailed technical information as well. It was (I
think) mainly the work of Bill Robb & Rob Studdert.

Anyway I know many PDMLers used the LX - maybe some are still using
one occasionally - so I thought the LX Gallery should be made
accessible. As near as I can work out, it was last updated in about
2002.

I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
Galleries' page but here's the direct link:

https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html

(note that some external links may be obsolete)

Enjoy!!

Cheers

Brian

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Re: The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-03 Thread ann sanfedele

LOL! no, not exactly , Gonz

ann

On 4/3/2017 11:56 AM, Gonz wrote:

You mean like this Ann? :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-PENTAX-LX-GOLD-SET-SPECIAL-EDITION-ONLY-300-PIECES-MADE-/302259334173?hash=item46600f6c1d:g:iqsAAOSwWxNY0UMf

On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 11:54 AM, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote:

ann

On 4/2/2017 12:41 PM, Mark C wrote:

Mark

On 4/2/2017 1:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote:

...and now for a bit of nostalgia.

I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
Galleries' page but here's the direct link:

https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html

(note that some external links may be obsolete)

Enjoy!!

Cheers

Brian

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Re: The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-03 Thread Gonz

You mean like this Ann? :

http://www.ebay.com/itm/VERY-RARE-PENTAX-LX-GOLD-SET-SPECIAL-EDITION-ONLY-300-PIECES-MADE-/302259334173?hash=item46600f6c1d:g:iqsAAOSwWxNY0UMf


On Sun, Apr 2, 2017 at 11:54 AM, ann sanfedele <ann...@nyc.rr.com> wrote:
> Too bad we didnt unearth that sooner last month -- may have had some more
> entries for the anniversary PUG!
> I was pleased to have been part of that little gallery - my LX's ar probably
> now covered in snakeskin as I sold them to Caesar a few years back  :_)
>
> ann
>
>
> On 4/2/2017 12:41 PM, Mark C wrote:
>>
>> Thanks for posting that. I have absolutely no recollection of it at all
>> but enjoyed the gallery and write up. I last used my LX a year ago while on
>> a trip - need to give it a work out just to keep it functioning.
>>
>> Mark
>>
>>
>> On 4/2/2017 1:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote:
>>>
>>> ...and now for a bit of nostalgia.
>>>
>>> Fossicking through the various directories on Komkon's PUG server, I
>>> (re)discovered the Pentax LX Gallery - an epic opus prepared many years
>>> ago on the legendary LX.  It's not just a gallery of photos taken with
>>> the LX but includes detailed technical information as well.  It was (I
>>> think) mainly the work of Bill Robb & Rob Studdert.
>>>
>>> Anyway I know many PDMLers used the LX - maybe some are still using
>>> one occasionally - so I thought the LX Gallery should be made
>>> accessible.  As near as I can work out, it was last updated in about
>>> 2002.
>>>
>>> I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
>>> Galleries' page but here's the direct link:
>>>
>>> https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html
>>>
>>> (note that some external links may be obsolete)
>>>
>>> Enjoy!!
>>>
>>>
>>> Cheers
>>>
>>> Brian
>>>
>>> ++
>>> Brian Walters
>>> Western Sydney Australia
>>> http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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Re: The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-02 Thread ann sanfedele

Too bad we didnt unearth that sooner last month -- may have had some 
more entries for the anniversary PUG!
I was pleased to have been part of that little gallery - my LX's ar 
probably now covered in snakeskin as I sold them to Caesar a few years 
back  :_)


ann

On 4/2/2017 12:41 PM, Mark C wrote:
Thanks for posting that. I have absolutely no recollection of it at 
all but enjoyed the gallery and write up. I last used my LX a year ago 
while on a trip - need to give it a work out just to keep it functioning.


Mark


On 4/2/2017 1:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote:

...and now for a bit of nostalgia.

Fossicking through the various directories on Komkon's PUG server, I
(re)discovered the Pentax LX Gallery - an epic opus prepared many years
ago on the legendary LX.  It's not just a gallery of photos taken with
the LX but includes detailed technical information as well.  It was (I
think) mainly the work of Bill Robb & Rob Studdert.

Anyway I know many PDMLers used the LX - maybe some are still using
one occasionally - so I thought the LX Gallery should be made
accessible.  As near as I can work out, it was last updated in about
2002.

I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
Galleries' page but here's the direct link:

https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html

(note that some external links may be obsolete)

Enjoy!!


Cheers

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Re: The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-02 Thread Mark C

Thanks for posting that. I have absolutely no recollection of it at all 
but enjoyed the gallery and write up. I last used my LX a year ago while 
on a trip - need to give it a work out just to keep it functioning.


Mark


On 4/2/2017 1:12 AM, Brian Walters wrote:

...and now for a bit of nostalgia.

Fossicking through the various directories on Komkon's PUG server, I
(re)discovered the Pentax LX Gallery - an epic opus prepared many years
ago on the legendary LX.  It's not just a gallery of photos taken with
the LX but includes detailed technical information as well.  It was (I
think) mainly the work of Bill Robb & Rob Studdert.

Anyway I know many PDMLers used the LX - maybe some are still using
one occasionally - so I thought the LX Gallery should be made
accessible.  As near as I can work out, it was last updated in about
2002.

I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
Galleries' page but here's the direct link:

https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html

(note that some external links may be obsolete)

Enjoy!!


Cheers

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Re: The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-02 Thread Subash Jeyan

thanks for digging that one up. i remember seeing it years back and
liking 'santa monica jesus'

~subash


On Sun, 02 Apr 2017 15:12:19 +1000
Brian Walters <supera1...@fastmail.fm> wrote:

> ...and now for a bit of nostalgia.
> 
> Fossicking through the various directories on Komkon's PUG server, I
> (re)discovered the Pentax LX Gallery - an epic opus prepared many
> years ago on the legendary LX.  It's not just a gallery of photos
> taken with the LX but includes detailed technical information as
> well.  It was (I think) mainly the work of Bill Robb & Rob Studdert.
> 
> Anyway I know many PDMLers used the LX - maybe some are still
> using one occasionally - so I thought the LX Gallery should be made
> accessible.  As near as I can work out, it was last updated in about
> 2002.
> 
> I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
> Galleries' page but here's the direct link:
> 
> https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html
> 
> (note that some external links may be obsolete)
> 
> Enjoy!!
> 
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Brian
> 
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The Pentax LX Gallery

2017-04-01 Thread Brian Walters

...and now for a bit of nostalgia.

Fossicking through the various directories on Komkon's PUG server, I
(re)discovered the Pentax LX Gallery - an epic opus prepared many years
ago on the legendary LX.  It's not just a gallery of photos taken with
the LX but includes detailed technical information as well.  It was (I
think) mainly the work of Bill Robb & Rob Studdert.

Anyway I know many PDMLers used the LX - maybe some are still using
one occasionally - so I thought the LX Gallery should be made
accessible.  As near as I can work out, it was last updated in about
2002.

I've added a link to it between 2002 and 2003 on the PUG's 'Past
Galleries' page but here's the direct link:

https://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/index.html

(note that some external links may be obsolete)

Enjoy!!


Cheers

Brian

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Re: Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-24 Thread Bill


On 2/22/2017 3:19 PM, mike wilson wrote:



Any other interesting system bits?



Lots. I'll send you an inventory this weekend, probably not until Sunday 
afternoon my time.



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Re: Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-22 Thread mike wilson

> On 22 February 2017 at 21:14 Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> On 2/22/2017 1:24 AM, mike wilson wrote:
> >> On 21 February 2017 at 21:52 Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >> On 2/21/2017 3:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
> >>> I just found this article.
> >>>
> >>> A bit of nostalgia for the LX cognoscenti
> >>>
> >>> https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/02/19/pentax-lx-camera-review-the-best-professional-35mm-slr-around/
> >>
> >> Nice.
> >> I'm in the process of moving from a storage lock-up that I've had since
> >> around the time I did the big home reno in 2003. Going through boxes of
> >> various stuff I found 3 (yes 3) LX bodies, all serviced in 2002 qnd then
> >> put away, the full selection of viewfinders, A Winder LX, what seems
> >> like an endless variety of filters, just an amazing treasure trove of
> >> what has become very pretty, but useless junk (kind of like my first
> >> girlfriend, who was also useless but very pretty).
> >
> > Beg to differ.  It pretty much does what it always did, given allowance for
> > the
> > vagaries of time, plus it has bonus qualities.  As an example of how it
> > improves
> > over your first girlfriend, I'll ask how much you want for the AF-1W and
> > I'll
> > check to see which screens I am missing from my set.  I bet you didn't get
> > any
> > financial return from your other candidate in the useless stakes.
> >
> 
> Sadly, no FA-1W finder. It's about the only one I don't have.

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Re: Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-22 Thread Bill


On 2/22/2017 1:24 AM, mike wilson wrote:

On 21 February 2017 at 21:52 Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote:


On 2/21/2017 3:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote:

I just found this article.

A bit of nostalgia for the LX cognoscenti

https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/02/19/pentax-lx-camera-review-the-best-professional-35mm-slr-around/


Nice.
I'm in the process of moving from a storage lock-up that I've had since
around the time I did the big home reno in 2003. Going through boxes of
various stuff I found 3 (yes 3) LX bodies, all serviced in 2002 qnd then
put away, the full selection of viewfinders, A Winder LX, what seems
like an endless variety of filters, just an amazing treasure trove of
what has become very pretty, but useless junk (kind of like my first
girlfriend, who was also useless but very pretty).


Beg to differ.  It pretty much does what it always did, given allowance for the
vagaries of time, plus it has bonus qualities.  As an example of how it improves
over your first girlfriend, I'll ask how much you want for the AF-1W and I'll
check to see which screens I am missing from my set.  I bet you didn't get any
financial return from your other candidate in the useless stakes.



Sadly, no FA-1W finder. It's about the only one I don't have.

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Re: Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-22 Thread Jostein Øksne

Way it always goes when Sauron learns of your precious.
Jostein

Den 22. februar 2017 17.11.54 CET, skrev "P. J. Alling" 
<webstertwenty...@gmail.com>:
>I'm of two minds about articles like this.  Yes, it's nice that the 
>author reinforces my belief that my favorite film camera is best in 
>class, especially as it's the top class.  However it means that if and 
>when I decide to replace the LX I dropped not long ago, or if it's 
>repairable, (the prism is probably a total loss), or the prism after
>the 
>body is repaired, I'll have to pay a higher price than I would
>otherwise 
>for an under appreciated gem.
>
>
>On 2/21/2017 4:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
>> I just found this article.
>>
>> A bit of nostalgia for the LX cognoscenti
>>
>>
>https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/02/19/pentax-lx-camera-review-the-best-professional-35mm-slr-around/
>>
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>> Brian
>>
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Re: Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-22 Thread John


Buy now before prices go up.

On 2/22/2017 11:11 AM, P. J. Alling wrote:

I'm of two minds about articles like this.  Yes, it's nice that the
author reinforces my belief that my favorite film camera is best in
class, especially as it's the top class.  However it means that if and
when I decide to replace the LX I dropped not long ago, or if it's
repairable, (the prism is probably a total loss), or the prism after the
body is repaired, I'll have to pay a higher price than I would otherwise
for an under appreciated gem.


On 2/21/2017 4:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote:

I just found this article.

A bit of nostalgia for the LX cognoscenti

https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/02/19/pentax-lx-camera-review-the-best-professional-35mm-slr-around/



Cheers

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Re: Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-22 Thread P. J. Alling

I'm of two minds about articles like this.  Yes, it's nice that the 
author reinforces my belief that my favorite film camera is best in 
class, especially as it's the top class.  However it means that if and 
when I decide to replace the LX I dropped not long ago, or if it's 
repairable, (the prism is probably a total loss), or the prism after the 
body is repaired, I'll have to pay a higher price than I would otherwise 
for an under appreciated gem.



On 2/21/2017 4:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote:

I just found this article.

A bit of nostalgia for the LX cognoscenti

https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/02/19/pentax-lx-camera-review-the-best-professional-35mm-slr-around/


Cheers

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Re: Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-22 Thread Bill

On 2/22/2017 1:24 AM, mike wilson wrote:

On 21 February 2017 at 21:52 Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote:

On 2/21/2017 3:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote:

I just found this article.

A bit of nostalgia for the LX cognoscenti

https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/02/19/pentax-lx-camera-review-the-best-professional-35mm-slr-around/

Nice.
I'm in the process of moving from a storage lock-up that I've had since
around the time I did the big home reno in 2003. Going through boxes of
various stuff I found 3 (yes 3) LX bodies, all serviced in 2002 qnd then
put away, the full selection of viewfinders, A Winder LX, what seems
like an endless variety of filters, just an amazing treasure trove of
what has become very pretty, but useless junk (kind of like my first
girlfriend, who was also useless but very pretty).

Beg to differ. It pretty much does what it always did, given allowance for the
vagaries of time, plus it has bonus qualities. As an example of how it improves
over your first girlfriend, I'll ask how much you want for the AF-1W and I'll
check to see which screens I am missing from my set. I bet you didn't get any
financial return from your other candidate in the useless stakes.

She was willing to have sex with me. That was, in it's own way, a
financial return.
The FA-1W might be the one that I don't have. I'll check and get back to
you after breakfast.

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Re: Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-21 Thread mike wilson

> On 21 February 2017 at 21:52 Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> On 2/21/2017 3:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote:
> > I just found this article.
> >
> > A bit of nostalgia for the LX cognoscenti
> >
> > https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/02/19/pentax-lx-camera-review-the-best-professional-35mm-slr-around/
> 
> Nice.
> I'm in the process of moving from a storage lock-up that I've had since 
> around the time I did the big home reno in 2003. Going through boxes of 
> various stuff I found 3 (yes 3) LX bodies, all serviced in 2002 qnd then 
> put away, the full selection of viewfinders, A Winder LX, what seems 
> like an endless variety of filters, just an amazing treasure trove of 
> what has become very pretty, but useless junk (kind of like my first 
> girlfriend, who was also useless but very pretty).

Beg to differ.  It pretty much does what it always did, given allowance for the
vagaries of time, plus it has bonus qualities.  As an example of how it improves
over your first girlfriend, I'll ask how much you want for the AF-1W and I'll
check to see which screens I am missing from my set.  I bet you didn't get any
financial return from your other candidate in the useless stakes.

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Re: Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-21 Thread Bill


On 2/21/2017 3:10 PM, Brian Walters wrote:

I just found this article.

A bit of nostalgia for the LX cognoscenti

https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/02/19/pentax-lx-camera-review-the-best-professional-35mm-slr-around/


Nice.
I'm in the process of moving from a storage lock-up that I've had since 
around the time I did the big home reno in 2003. Going through boxes of 
various stuff I found 3 (yes 3) LX bodies, all serviced in 2002 qnd then 
put away, the full selection of viewfinders, A Winder LX, what seems 
like an endless variety of filters, just an amazing treasure trove of 
what has become very pretty, but useless junk (kind of like my first 
girlfriend, who was also useless but very pretty).




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Pentax LX: The best professional 35mm SLR around

2017-02-21 Thread Brian Walters

I just found this article.

A bit of nostalgia for the LX cognoscenti

https://www.casualphotophile.com/2017/02/19/pentax-lx-camera-review-the-best-professional-35mm-slr-around/


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Re: FSF: Pentax LX

2016-04-22 Thread Zos Xavius

Man this is looking like a bad Friday to have spent all my money
already on a 60-250. :(

Oh well. At least I will have a 60-250 after wanting one for years. :)

On Fri, Apr 22, 2016 at 6:18 PM, Miserere <miser...@gmail.com> wrote:
> Up for sale, my Pentax LX; it's one of the versions with ASA setting
> up to 3200. It's in very good cosmetic shape, and was given a thorough
> going-over by Eric Hendrickson maybe 24 months ago. The only problem
> it has is the shutter release lock doesn't lock, and Eric says he
> can't fix it (a sign of the Apocalypse nearing???).
>
> For those that are still interested, note that it comes with the
> original grip and strap (the important part being the bits that hook
> onto the camera lugs). The viewfinder is the FA-1W model, with an
> extended diopter adjustment range of +1 to -3 (and I include the
> original tool to adjust the diopter). The focusing screen is the
> SC-21.
>
> Still interested? Make me an offer!
>
> Cheers,
>
>
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FSF: Pentax LX

2016-04-22 Thread Miserere

Up for sale, my Pentax LX; it's one of the versions with ASA setting
up to 3200. It's in very good cosmetic shape, and was given a thorough
going-over by Eric Hendrickson maybe 24 months ago. The only problem
it has is the shutter release lock doesn't lock, and Eric says he
can't fix it (a sign of the Apocalypse nearing???).

For those that are still interested, note that it comes with the
original grip and strap (the important part being the bits that hook
onto the camera lugs). The viewfinder is the FA-1W model, with an
extended diopter adjustment range of +1 to -3 (and I include the
original tool to adjust the diopter). The focusing screen is the
SC-21.

Still interested? Make me an offer!

Cheers,


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Digital LX sort of.

2015-03-04 Thread P.J. Alling

So today I mounted the FA 20-35mm F4.0 on the K-5II, and felt the same 
cognitive dissonance that I always felt mounting the mostly plastic, 
(though really optically excellent), lens on my LX, and realized I have 
pretty much a digital LX, just not in the in way I always wanted one.


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Re: Digital LX sort of.

2015-03-04 Thread Bill


On 04/03/2015 2:18 PM, P.J. Alling wrote:

So today I mounted the FA 20-35mm F4.0 on the K-5II, and felt the same
cognitive dissonance that I always felt mounting the mostly plastic,
(though really optically excellent), lens on my LX, and realized I have
pretty much a digital LX, just not in the in way I always wanted one.



I've shown this before.
This is as close to a digital LX as I have seen.
It has an electronic viewfinder, which is both good and bad. It's better 
than a bad optical finder, worse than a good one.


http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrphoto/pictures/xt-1pron1.html

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

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On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Firstly,
I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to 3200
ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the film
advance lever (top side, towards the rear). Doesn't seem to have
affected anything, just a cosmetic boo-boo (and one that isn't seen
from the subject's side)... $195

Next,
I have a minty looking Super Takumar 35mm f/2 (yep, 2.0), It comes
with original caps, and new looking case. It also comes with the
matching Takumar metal hood which comes in it's own new looking case.
This lens has the thorium element and I haven't given it UV treatment
yet, so may require color temp. correction in post. Cosmetically this
kit looks new, except that the previous owner decided to scratch out
the word Takumar on the hood and front ring. (I KNOW!).$189

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ... $89
http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt

Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Darren Addy

296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt

You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy.

Does it have the built-in retractable hood?

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149

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FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Darren Addy

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Darren Addy

It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate
the larger optics housed there.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy.

Does it have the built-in retractable hood?

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter
...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of
primes)...$149

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt

The ol' Good Cop-Bad Cop routine . . .

As for whether or not it's ideally suited for portraiture, I really
can't mount an argument against you. I guess what I like about it is the
focal range (which seems near-ideal for portraiture) in combination with
the sharpness. I have an A 28-135 that is reasonably sharp and I've
managed to get some decent shots with it, but it just doesn't stack up
to the F 50/1.7 -- which is a hell of a lot to live up to. But, as best
I can tell, that A 35-105 comes pretty damned close -- and I really like
the close-focusing.

Anyway ... yes, I DO want that lens. Now I just have to figure out how
I'm going to pay for the blasted thing. Though, I do have a little chump
change coming to me from my most recent portrait shoot.

Hmm.

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 2:11 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not all bad. It just wouldn't be my first choice. Yeah, bokeh
doesn't get any busier when you stop down. Its also really pretty
sharp wide open. That background in the picture I posted is *super*
busy, so that's like a worst case scenario there. I take it all back.
You *WANT* this lens! :P

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:53 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

I doubt I'd ever use it wide-open on portraits.

In fact, just about the only time I use any lens wide-open is when I
absolutely have to have the shutter speed, or am just tinkering to see how
shallow a DOF I can get. Generally, I shoot my F50/1.7 at f/2.8 or higher. I
tend to like a lot of sharpness in my portraits for catch lights and fine
hair detail, and just smooth out any skin imperfections in post.

The shots at the flickriver link Darren sent seemed to have pretty nice,
smooth bokeh at f/5 -- which is likely where I'd tend to use it most often.

And now, I'm once again filled with envy and resentment.

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:43 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its an amazing lens. My copy is pretty beat up, but I wouldn't part
with it for anything. In fact I want to fix it up. I think even my
awful takumar 70-210 is a better lens for portraits. in fact I think
its kind of a sleeper.

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com
wrote:

It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate
the larger optics housed there.

http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy.

Does it have the built-in retractable hood?

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling
a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping
will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship
WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Firstly,
I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to
3200
ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the film
advance lever (top side, towards the rear). Doesn't seem to have
affected anything, just a cosmetic boo-boo (and one that isn't seen
from the subject's side)... $195

Next,
I have a minty looking Super Takumar 35mm f/2 (yep, 2.0), It comes
with original caps, and new looking case. It also comes with the
matching Takumar metal hood which comes in it's own new looking
case.
This lens has the thorium element and I haven't given it UV
treatment
yet, so may require color temp. correction in post. Cosmetically
this
kit looks new, except that the previous owner decided to scratch
out
the word Takumar on the hood and front ring. (I KNOW!).$189

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV
filter
...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of
primes)...$149

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Bob Sullivan

Those photos do a pretty nice job of summarizing my feelings about the
A35-105/3.5.
It's a bit bigger lens but takes nice pictures...and it's an A series
too! (no green button needed)
Regards, Bob S.

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:29 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate
the larger optics housed there.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy.

Does it have the built-in retractable hood?

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter
...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of
primes)...$149

Darren Addy
Kearney, Nebraska

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius

I'm pretty sure this is wide open...

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10200208867728138set=a.1858581428022.2094779.1345484924type=3theater

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149

Darren Addy
Kearney, Nebraska

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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Walt

I doubt I'd ever use it wide-open on portraits.

In fact, just about the only time I use any lens wide-open is when I
absolutely have to have the shutter speed, or am just tinkering to see
how shallow a DOF I can get. Generally, I shoot my F50/1.7 at f/2.8 or
higher. I tend to like a lot of sharpness in my portraits for catch
lights and fine hair detail, and just smooth out any skin imperfections
in post.

The shots at the flickriver link Darren sent seemed to have pretty nice,
smooth bokeh at f/5 -- which is likely where I'd tend to use it most often.

And now, I'm once again filled with envy and resentment.

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:43 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:

It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate
the larger optics housed there.
http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy.

Does it have the built-in retractable hood?

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter
...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of
primes)...$149

Darren Addy
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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV filter ...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of primes)...$149

Darren Addy
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Re: FSF: LX body, Super Tak 35mm f2.0, SMC K 35mm f2 and more...

2013-07-19 Thread Zos Xavius

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:53 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:
I doubt I'd ever use it wide-open on portraits.

The shots at the flickriver link Darren sent seemed to have pretty nice,
smooth bokeh at f/5 -- which is likely where I'd tend to use it most often.

And now, I'm once again filled with envy and resentment.

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:43 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 2:40 PM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com
wrote:

It does not. This lens has a slight flare at the end to accommodate
the larger optics housed there.

http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-A-35-105mm-F3.5-Zoom-Lens.html

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

You are a scoundrel and a knave, Mr. Addy.

Does it have the built-in retractable hood?

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:29 PM, Darren Addy wrote:

296 images taken with the Pentax-A 35-105mm on Flickriver
http://www.flickriver.com/lenses/pentax/smcpa35105mmf35/

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

Thanks, Zos.

At least I feel a little less covetous, now. ;)

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 1:03 PM, Zos Xavius wrote:

Its not great for portraits. Bokeh is a bit busy

On Fri, Jul 19, 2013 at 1:36 PM, Walt ldott...@gmail.com wrote:

If I weren't up to my eyeballs in trying to get something resembling
a
studio set up, I'd be all over that 35-105mm.

Strikes me as a potentially excellent portrait lens. [Grumble.]

-- Walt

On 7/19/2013 11:42 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I've got a few items that need to find new homes. Actual shipping
will
need to be added to the prices below. I'll be happy to ship
WORLDWIDE
to pdml members.

Firstly,
I've got a nice working LX body (the later version that goes to
3200
ASA). It's main apology is a dimple dent to the right of the film
advance lever (top side, towards the rear). Doesn't seem to have
affected anything, just a cosmetic boo-boo (and one that isn't seen
from the subject's side)... $195

Next,
I have a minty looking Super Takumar 35mm f/2 (yep, 2.0), It comes
with original caps, and new looking case. It also comes with the
matching Takumar metal hood which comes in it's own new looking
case.
This lens has the thorium element and I haven't given it UV
treatment
yet, so may require color temp. correction in post. Cosmetically
this
kit looks new, except that the previous owner decided to scratch
out
the word Takumar on the hood and front ring. (I KNOW!).$189

Next,
Hard to find, SMC K 35mm f2.0 with original caps hard case (third
party) ... $339

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231240-sale-scarce-super-multi-coated-k-35mm-f2-yep-2-0-gorgeous-case-worldwide.html

Next,
A really Top Shelf, Pentax-M 28mm f2.8 with Genuine Pentax UV
filter
...
$89

http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/231238-sale-top-shelf-pentax-m-28mm-f2-8-genuine-pentax-uv-filter-worldwide.html

Pentax-M 50mm f1.7.$39

Pentax-A 35-105mm macro (the famous stack of
primes)...$149

Darren Addy
Kearney, Nebraska

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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-08 Thread Mark Roberts

kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote:

 I love the LX, but I don't miss it.

A true PDML MARK !

I'm way ahead of you. :)
 
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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-08 Thread Dario Bonazza


Just like the wife.
Dario

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I love the LX, but I don't miss it.


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RE: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-08 Thread mail1

I have 3 LX Bodies with most all of the really great M lens from 14m/m to
500m/m
Other than 1 CLA by Pentax in Colorado for each body. I have found them to
be very reliable.
I imagine environmental factors such as humidity, ozone, etc could degrade
the bumpers and seals quickly.
One of the LX I use I ran run enough film to wear the chrome off the ends of
the film support rails. This camera; after I finally lost track of multi
thousands of rolls of film shot; required  replacement of the worn parts in
the shutter mechanism and film transport system. The camera rebuild was
still cheaper than buying a used body on eBay and it works perfectly.
Pentax Colorado's Pro Camera service dept really did some fine work on my
equipment.
I mostly shoot a Pentax 645nII now and have considered selling off the
complete LX system. I stated with the Spotmatic in the 60's then on to the
KX1000 and a MX camera. The LX has proven to me to be superior to the MX
light meter and its lack of shutter coupling. 

Jonathan Ayers [ma...@redwoodhorses.com] 

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From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bill
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 8:31 AM
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Subject: Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

On 07/03/2013 9:14 AM, Darren Addy wrote:
 I tripped across a cosmetically gorgeous LX body (FA finder) yesterday 
 and it seemed to be priced right, so I impulsively purchased it (long 
 distance). *After* doing so, I started doing a little research on it.
 : )
 It appears that I may have taken a bit of a gamble, since it looks 
 like a lot can go wrong with these things and a full CLA from Eric
 (pentaxs.com) is going to run $160-200 (!). It won't arrive until next 
 Tuesday, so I have a lot of time to fret.
 : \
 I believe that I bought it reasonably enough that even if I did 
 nothing to it I could turn around and sell it for at least what I gave 
 for it, as it sits, so I don't think I have anything big to worry 
 about.

 I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the 
 film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I 
 was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them) 
 might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your 
 impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.

Ah, the LX. A wonderful camera that may as well have been designed and built
by the Fiat car company.
So, what can go wrong with an LX?
Pretty much everything.
Other than the aforementioned rubber bumper that turns to goo, you can have
problems with ALL of the seals in the camera. The back door seals can turn
to jelly, as can the top mirror bumpers.
In addition to that, the aperture cam follower resistor is prone to
corrosion, as is the ISO resistor. (exemplified by really flaky exposures in
outomatic).
In addition, the TTL flash control is beyond useless in all but the most
controlled circumstances, useless to the point that although I owned three
of them, it was the K1000 that I used professionally at weddings. 
I couldn't depend on the LX to fire the flash.
All three of mine went into the shop on a bi-yearly basis with something or
other wrong. The last time, I sent all three of them off in one box, hoping
against hope that they would get lost in the mail and I could replace them
with something else with the insurance money. Alas, it was not to be, and
eventually, they were all shipped back to me.
I love the LX, but I don't miss it.

bill


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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-08 Thread Mark C

I use my LX fairly regularly nd love it.  I was using it recently and 
thought that that Pentax should come out with a D-LX DSLR body with the 
real-time metering and other cool features of the LX bundled into a 
state of the art DSLR. Maybe they will.


You never know, and you may be lucky, but you may need to have the 
camera services. In my case the seals and bumpers were good  but the 
real time metering was not working. I had it repaired by Pentax many 
yeas ago and it still works - I actually did some very long exposure 
shots last summer as was very happy to see it still functioning. I use 
the camera pretty regularly for day to day BW film shots and it is 
still working great - so in my case while I had to get if CLA'd it is 
still working great.


The LX was made for a long period of time and Pentax introduced 
incremental improvements, so older LX's lack some features of newer 
bodies. IIRC, the SO range on some older bodies topped out at 1600, but 
later was upped to 3200. On later bodies metering is activated by 
depressing the release button for the ISO control wheel in addition to 
half depressing the shutter button. My LX did not have this function. 
but Pentax added it when they fixed it up. I also think there was a 
minor difference in the dot pattern on the shutter blades  for metering 
between versions.


The LX is truly a fabulous body for it's vintage. The off the film 
metering for long exposures is great for low light work. I think that 
only Olympus had a similar feature in one of their bodies.


Good luck!

Mark



On 3/7/2013 10:14 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I tripped across a cosmetically gorgeous LX body (FA finder) yesterday
and it seemed to be priced right, so I impulsively purchased it (long
distance). *After* doing so, I started doing a little research on it.
: )
It appears that I may have taken a bit of a gamble, since it looks
like a lot can go wrong with these things and a full CLA from Eric
(pentaxs.com) is going to run $160-200 (!). It won't arrive until next
Tuesday, so I have a lot of time to fret.
: \
I believe that I bought it reasonably enough that even if I did
nothing to it I could turn around and sell it for at least what I gave
for it, as it sits, so I don't think I have anything big to worry
about.

I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.




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Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Darren Addy

I tripped across a cosmetically gorgeous LX body (FA finder) yesterday
and it seemed to be priced right, so I impulsively purchased it (long
distance). *After* doing so, I started doing a little research on it.
: )
It appears that I may have taken a bit of a gamble, since it looks
like a lot can go wrong with these things and a full CLA from Eric
(pentaxs.com) is going to run $160-200 (!). It won't arrive until next
Tuesday, so I have a lot of time to fret.
: \
I believe that I bought it reasonably enough that even if I did
nothing to it I could turn around and sell it for at least what I gave
for it, as it sits, so I don't think I have anything big to worry
about.

I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.

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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Bob Sullivan

LX is a wonderful camera.
All your digitals will feel like fat pigs in comparison.
The exposure metering is masterful,
and the range of viewfinder accessories is outstanding.

If you are lucky, somebody else fixed the sticky mirror.
When you get the camera, don't just fire off some shutter snaps.
The camera won't have been exercised in about one week.
Take the lens off, winde the shutter, and watch in the front as you fire.
If the mirror does a little hesitation before it rises, go to Eric.
I've tried to get it done cheaply only to have the problem still haunt me.
I have a number of LX's and each has gotten a CLA.
If you are really lucky, you might get a very late model without the problem.

Regards,  Bob S.


On Thu, Mar 7, 2013 at 9:14 AM, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
 I tripped across a cosmetically gorgeous LX body (FA finder) yesterday
 and it seemed to be priced right, so I impulsively purchased it (long
 distance). *After* doing so, I started doing a little research on it.
 : )
 It appears that I may have taken a bit of a gamble, since it looks
 like a lot can go wrong with these things and a full CLA from Eric
 (pentaxs.com) is going to run $160-200 (!). It won't arrive until next
 Tuesday, so I have a lot of time to fret.
 : \
 I believe that I bought it reasonably enough that even if I did
 nothing to it I could turn around and sell it for at least what I gave
 for it, as it sits, so I don't think I have anything big to worry
 about.

 I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
 film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
 was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
 might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
 impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.

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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Bill


On 07/03/2013 9:14 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I tripped across a cosmetically gorgeous LX body (FA finder) yesterday
and it seemed to be priced right, so I impulsively purchased it (long
distance). *After* doing so, I started doing a little research on it.
: )
It appears that I may have taken a bit of a gamble, since it looks
like a lot can go wrong with these things and a full CLA from Eric
(pentaxs.com) is going to run $160-200 (!). It won't arrive until next
Tuesday, so I have a lot of time to fret.
: \
I believe that I bought it reasonably enough that even if I did
nothing to it I could turn around and sell it for at least what I gave
for it, as it sits, so I don't think I have anything big to worry
about.

I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.

Ah, the LX. A wonderful camera that may as well have been designed and 
built by the Fiat car company.

So, what can go wrong with an LX?
Pretty much everything.
Other than the aforementioned rubber bumper that turns to goo, you can 
have problems with ALL of the seals in the camera. The back door seals 
can turn to jelly, as can the top mirror bumpers.
In addition to that, the aperture cam follower resistor is prone to 
corrosion, as is the ISO resistor. (exemplified by really flaky 
exposures in outomatic).
In addition, the TTL flash control is beyond useless in all but the most 
controlled circumstances, useless to the point that although I owned 
three of them, it was the K1000 that I used professionally at weddings. 
I couldn't depend on the LX to fire the flash.
All three of mine went into the shop on a bi-yearly basis with something 
or other wrong. The last time, I sent all three of them off in one box, 
hoping against hope that they would get lost in the mail and I could 
replace them with something else with the insurance money. Alas, it was 
not to be, and eventually, they were all shipped back to me.

I love the LX, but I don't miss it.

bill


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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Steve Cottrell

On 7/3/13, Bill, discombobulated, unleashed:

So, what can go wrong with an LX?
Pretty much everything.

Yup.

Mark!

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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Alan C

Try this.

http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/topBodies/index.html

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Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 5:14 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

I tripped across a cosmetically gorgeous LX body (FA finder) yesterday
and it seemed to be priced right, so I impulsively purchased it (long
distance). *After* doing so, I started doing a little research on it.
: )
It appears that I may have taken a bit of a gamble, since it looks
like a lot can go wrong with these things and a full CLA from Eric
(pentaxs.com) is going to run $160-200 (!). It won't arrive until next
Tuesday, so I have a lot of time to fret.
: \
I believe that I bought it reasonably enough that even if I did
nothing to it I could turn around and sell it for at least what I gave
for it, as it sits, so I don't think I have anything big to worry
about.

I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.

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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Zos Xavius

If I was going  to  buy another mf  body, I would  get an mx personally. I like 
the lx, but it has its share  of  faults. I  would consider an  mz-s if the 
mount wasn't  crippled

For now my  cheap zx-7 works wonderfully and has  an uncrippled mount. It came 
with an fa 28-80 that  I've grown  to like and I paid a  whole $15  for it  in 
practically  new  condition

Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote:

Try this.

http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/topBodies/index.html

Alan
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From: Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 5:14 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Subject: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

 I tripped across a cosmetically gorgeous LX body (FA finder)
yesterday
 and it seemed to be priced right, so I impulsively purchased it (long
 distance). *After* doing so, I started doing a little research on it.
 : )
 It appears that I may have taken a bit of a gamble, since it looks
 like a lot can go wrong with these things and a full CLA from Eric
 (pentaxs.com) is going to run $160-200 (!). It won't arrive until
next
 Tuesday, so I have a lot of time to fret.
 : \
 I believe that I bought it reasonably enough that even if I did
 nothing to it I could turn around and sell it for at least what I
gave
 for it, as it sits, so I don't think I have anything big to worry
 about.

 I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
 film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
 was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
 might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
 impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.

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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Steve Sharpe


At 2:23 PM -0500 3/7/13, Zos Xavius wrote:

If I was going  to  buy another mf  body, I would  get an mx personally.


I have a dead one. I was warned by a camera repairman who said that 
because the MX is so small, all of the parts are near the surface, 
so to speak...which makes the camera more delicate than something 
like a K1000.


 I like the lx, but it has its share  of  faults. I  would consider 
an  mz-s if the mount wasn't  crippled


Crippled? How so?



For now my  cheap zx-7 works wonderfully and has  an uncrippled 
mount. It came with an fa 28-80 that  I've grown  to like and I paid 
a  whole $15  for it  in practically  new  condition


Can't go wrong for $15!


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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Rob Studdert

On 8 March 2013 02:14, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:

 I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
 film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
 was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
 might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
 impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.

Personally I wouldn't try, it may make things worse when you send it
of a CLA. I've still got two bodies, they are great cameras but yes
they do have their faults though they are getting a bit old now. Many
moons ago I wrote a page about LX problems (most of which I
experienced as I had a heap of these bodies) which in the film days
used to get a lot of hits, it can be found here:

http://users.tpg.com.au/distudio/pentax_lx_problems/

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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist

Replacing the bumpers is difficult enough that a lot of very good camera techs 
won't attempt it. Probably not a good DIY project. But that being said, the LX 
is a marvelous camera. I still have mine. Time to take it out for a spin again.

Paul
On Mar 7, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote:

 On 8 March 2013 02:14, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
 film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
 was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
 might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
 impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.
 
 Personally I wouldn't try, it may make things worse when you send it
 of a CLA. I've still got two bodies, they are great cameras but yes
 they do have their faults though they are getting a bit old now. Many
 moons ago I wrote a page about LX problems (most of which I
 experienced as I had a heap of these bodies) which in the film days
 used to get a lot of hits, it can be found here:
 
 http://users.tpg.com.au/distudio/pentax_lx_problems/
 
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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist

After reading this thread, I took my LX out of the display case where it lives 
and fired the shutter a few times to make sure the mirror wasn't sticking after 
quite a few years of storage with only an occasional shutter activation. It was 
fine at high speeds. Then I tried some slow speeds. Nothing. A moment of panic, 
then I remembered that when the battery dies, you lose the slower shutter 
speeds. I'm going to pick up a battery tomorrow and shoot a roll of Tri-X 
sometime soon.

Paul
On Mar 7, 2013, at 7:23 PM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

 Replacing the bumpers is difficult enough that a lot of very good camera 
 techs won't attempt it. Probably not a good DIY project. But that being said, 
 the LX is a marvelous camera. I still have mine. Time to take it out for a 
 spin again.
 
 Paul
 On Mar 7, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Rob Studdert distudio.p...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 On 8 March 2013 02:14, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
 film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
 was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
 might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
 impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.
 
 Personally I wouldn't try, it may make things worse when you send it
 of a CLA. I've still got two bodies, they are great cameras but yes
 they do have their faults though they are getting a bit old now. Many
 moons ago I wrote a page about LX problems (most of which I
 experienced as I had a heap of these bodies) which in the film days
 used to get a lot of hits, it can be found here:
 
 http://users.tpg.com.au/distudio/pentax_lx_problems/
 
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Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-07 Thread kwaller


I love the LX, but I don't miss it.


A true PDML MARK !

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Subject: Re: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?



On 07/03/2013 9:14 AM, Darren Addy wrote:

I tripped across a cosmetically gorgeous LX body (FA finder) yesterday
and it seemed to be priced right, so I impulsively purchased it (long
distance). *After* doing so, I started doing a little research on it.
: )
It appears that I may have taken a bit of a gamble, since it looks
like a lot can go wrong with these things and a full CLA from Eric
(pentaxs.com) is going to run $160-200 (!). It won't arrive until next
Tuesday, so I have a lot of time to fret.
: \
I believe that I bought it reasonably enough that even if I did
nothing to it I could turn around and sell it for at least what I gave
for it, as it sits, so I don't think I have anything big to worry
about.

I'm hopeful that I can put in a mirror bumper pad and seals in the
film back (myself) and be good to go, but that remains to be seen. I
was hoping that those of you with an LX (or experience with them)
might tell me what sort of issues you had with them (if any) and your
impression of where the LX stands in the Pentax film body family.

Ah, the LX. A wonderful camera that may as well have been designed and 
built by the Fiat car company.

So, what can go wrong with an LX?
Pretty much everything.
Other than the aforementioned rubber bumper that turns to goo, you can 
have problems with ALL of the seals in the camera. The back door seals 
can turn to jelly, as can the top mirror bumpers.
In addition to that, the aperture cam follower resistor is prone to 
corrosion, as is the ISO resistor. (exemplified by really flaky 
exposures in outomatic).
In addition, the TTL flash control is beyond useless in all but the most 
controlled circumstances, useless to the point that although I owned 
three of them, it was the K1000 that I used professionally at weddings. 
I couldn't depend on the LX to fire the flash.
All three of mine went into the shop on a bi-yearly basis with something 
or other wrong. The last time, I sent all three of them off in one box, 
hoping against hope that they would get lost in the mail and I could 
replace them with something else with the insurance money. Alas, it was 
not to be, and eventually, they were all shipped back to me.

I love the LX, but I don't miss it.

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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-29 Thread Dmitry Gromov

hi

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 3:25 PM, Bob W p...@web-options.com wrote:

  From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of
  Cotty
 
  The only thing wrong with my LX is the LCD on the back is farked, so I
  use it for jamming in an end flap of the film box to remind me what's
  loaded...
 

 if you hollow it out you'll be able to see what's on the negative as soon as
 you've shot it.


Actually... It reminds me of something I've heard not too log ago
about last days of Kodak...
They were working on new breakthrough in film area, which employed
quantum entanglement - you load such film and put special compound
piece in that holder on the back - and as soon as shutter is
triggered, you will instantly see a preview.
This is done by request of several high-ranked photographers, who
can't live without chimping anymore.
So, as usual, the project run over the budget and schedule and was the
last drop, which caused them to file for bankruptcy.
BTW, that nuclear reactor they had in the basement was used to test
new film camera coating required for this film, because it was highly
radioactive...

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Re: LX... got one

2012-05-28 Thread Dmitry Gromov

Hi!

Thanks for the tip... Wondering, how I forgot about them, but I bet
they charge serious money for any work by now :(

Luckily, the LX I got should hold up fine for some time. But I'll
start saving now for future SLA...
Camera Savings Account, anyone? :)

Dmitry

On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 1:56 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote:
 You got it right. I sent a non-functioning Rolleicord and a non-functioning 
 Konica III to them, and they came back to me in perfect working order. And 
 the price was reasonable. I don't know if they do digital well, but they do 
 wonders with mechanical.

 Jeffery

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 On May 28, 2012, at 0:30, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote:

 On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 1:14 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote:
 No matter what the issue, Essex in NJ seems to make it right when locals 
 say they can't.


 Are you talking about Essex Camera repair? Never used them, however
 remember them being advertised by Popular Photography...
 If not - could you please decipher your note for me? :)

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Re: LX... got one

2012-05-28 Thread Paul Stenquist

A lot of very good camera repair services won't work on the LX. Too many parts 
out of production, and a lot of complexity.

On May 28, 2012, at 1:56 AM, Jeffery Smith wrote:

 You got it right. I sent a non-functioning Rolleicord and a non-functioning 
 Konica III to them, and they came back to me in perfect working order. And 
 the price was reasonable. I don't know if they do digital well, but they do 
 wonders with mechanical.
 
 Jeffery
 
 Sent from my iPad
 
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 USA
 
 On May 28, 2012, at 0:30, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote:
 
 On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 1:14 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote:
 No matter what the issue, Essex in NJ seems to make it right when locals 
 say they can't.
 
 
 Are you talking about Essex Camera repair? Never used them, however
 remember them being advertised by Popular Photography...
 If not - could you please decipher your note for me? :)
 
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Re: LX... got one

2012-05-28 Thread Dmitry Gromov

Hi!

On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:
 A lot of very good camera repair services won't work on the LX. Too many 
 parts out of production, and a lot of complexity.


Actually, LX is on the list of serviceable cameras on their web site:
http://essexcamera.com/camera_list.php?brand=PENTAX

Says standard repair price $130, but I wonder how old that page is...

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Re: LX... got one

2012-05-28 Thread Paul Stenquist


On May 28, 2012, at 11:00 AM, Dmitry Gromov wrote:

 Hi!
 
 On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net 
 wrote:
 A lot of very good camera repair services won't work on the LX. Too many 
 parts out of production, and a lot of complexity.
 
 
 Actually, LX is on the list of serviceable cameras on their web site:
 http://essexcamera.com/camera_list.php?brand=PENTAX
 
 Says standard repair price $130, but I wonder how old that page is…

Good to know. 

Paul
 
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Re: LX... got one

2012-05-28 Thread John Sessoms


Hi! On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Paul Stenquist pnstenqu...@comcast.net 
wrote:

A lot of very good camera repair services won't work on the LX. Too
many parts out of production, and a lot of complexity.


Actually, LX is on the list of serviceable cameras on their web
site: http://essexcamera.com/camera_list.php?brand=PENTAX

Says standard repair price $130, but I wonder how old that page
is...

Dmitry


I would call or email them. That list also includes Auto 110.

I contacted them a couple of years back about one I wanted repaired, and 
they were no longer repairing Auto 110s at that time.


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Re: LX... got one

2012-05-28 Thread Dmitry Gromov

Hi!

On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 12:37 PM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:
 Hi! On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 8:01 AM, Paul Stenquist
 pnstenqu...@comcast.net wrote:

 A lot of very good camera repair services won't work on the LX. Too
 many parts out of production, and a lot of complexity.

 Actually, LX is on the list of serviceable cameras on their web
 site: http://essexcamera.com/camera_list.php?brand=PENTAX

 Says standard repair price $130, but I wonder how old that page
 is...

 Dmitry


 I would call or email them. That list also includes Auto 110.

 I contacted them a couple of years back about one I wanted repaired, and
 they were no longer repairing Auto 110s at that time.


I'll definitely email them tomorrow morning and report here once I get response.

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LX... got one

2012-05-27 Thread Dmitry Gromov

So... I got LX... Locally from friend of a friend, very good deal on a
very good body...
Thanks everyone here, who (off list) offered help! This was really
helpful and really appreciated.
No hard feelings that I did not got yours :)

While working on getting LX, I got together a list of thing, which
need to be checked.
Found good checklist here and also added tips from PDML.

Below is the full list, if anyone is interested...

•   LED’s not stable when ISO dial touched or wriggled
•   Mirror foam missing or deteriorating. Should be dealt with
immediately before contamination and permanent damage to focusing
screen occurs.
•   Hot shoe loose.
•   Mirror hesitates or does not release, normally on first one or two
exposures after a period of non-use but can occur more often in severe
cases.
•   Mirror stays in the up position in auto or manual speeds from 1/60
downwards. This fault although similar to sticking mirror fault is
quite different and is known as “magnet warning” and can occur in
bright lighting conditions only.
•   Red exposure compensation flag in viewfinder not working.
•   Viewfinder infinity focus inaccurate caused by worn or missing mirror 
rubber.
•   Condition of titanium foil shutter blinds.
•   Rapid battery drain or meter not switching off. Cause can be due to
malajusted main switch or more seriously, defective electronic
countdown circuit within main printed circuit board.
•   Rewind shaft not perpendicular and is angled slightly inwards. To
check, pull the rewind knob upwards so that all of the rewind shaft is
exposed. This fault is caused by impact and in many cases there could
be no other visual evidence of impact although the rewind knob could
also be distorted and ISO dial defective.
•   Operation of Multi function lever.
•   Finder not locking onto body due to defective lock lever on body.
•   Shutter release lock collar ineffective.
•   Shutter speeds from 1/60 downwards erratic or shutter stays open at
slower speeds. This is normally due to a fault in the shutter speed
control assembly situated immediately under the shutter speed dial.
•   Other “unusual” faults not listed are very rare and are, we find,
generally the result of previous poor quality repair work carried out
by other repairers.
•   Open the shutter in a darkened room, leave, and it will expose the
film for many minutes or even hours and then shut down when the
correct exposure is achieved. Test to be sure it does longer exposures
- at least 15 minutes. The real time metering on mine still works -
turn on the room lights and the shutter closes - it just does not work
in fairly dim situations for really long exposures.


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Re: LX... got one

2012-05-27 Thread Jeffery Smith

No matter what the issue, Essex in NJ seems to make it right when locals say 
they can't.

Jeffery

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On May 27, 2012, at 23:55, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote:

 rubber.

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Re: LX... got one

2012-05-27 Thread Dmitry Gromov

On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 1:14 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote:
 No matter what the issue, Essex in NJ seems to make it right when locals say 
 they can't.


Are you talking about Essex Camera repair? Never used them, however
remember them being advertised by Popular Photography...
If not - could you please decipher your note for me? :)

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Re: LX... got one

2012-05-27 Thread Jeffery Smith

You got it right. I sent a non-functioning Rolleicord and a non-functioning 
Konica III to them, and they came back to me in perfect working order. And the 
price was reasonable. I don't know if they do digital well, but they do wonders 
with mechanical.

Jeffery

Sent from my iPad

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USA

On May 28, 2012, at 0:30, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote:

 On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 1:14 AM, Jeffery Smith jsmith...@gmail.com wrote:
 No matter what the issue, Essex in NJ seems to make it right when locals say 
 they can't.
 
 
 Are you talking about Essex Camera repair? Never used them, however
 remember them being advertised by Popular Photography...
 If not - could you please decipher your note for me? :)
 
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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-15 Thread Cotty

The only thing wrong with my LX is the LCD on the back is farked, so I
use it for jamming in an end flap of the film box to remind me what's
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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-15 Thread John Sessoms


From: Dmitry Gromov


Hi!

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 6:05 PM, Mark C pdml-m...@charter.net wrote:

Been years since I dealt with KEH, but when I did they were fine.

As you may already know, there were two versions of the LX - one with ISO 6
- 1600 and a later one supporting ISO 6-3200 and some other differences. ?I
think that there were other variations within the boarder early' and late'
?models as well. Probably a good idea to get details before buying.

It is a beautiful camera - I use mine regularly.


Yeah, I know about early and late models and the differences, wanted
to get newer one, hope it more common, but there is no way to know it
from KEH's description :(

Thanks!
Dmitry


I think they still have their 800 number. You should be able to call 
them and ask what the highest ISO is on the particular camera you're 
interested in.


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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-15 Thread Dmitry Gromov

Hi!

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:25 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:

 From: Dmitry Gromov


 Yeah, I know about early and late models and the differences, wanted
 to get newer one, hope it more common, but there is no way to know it
 from KEH's description :(

 Thanks!
 Dmitry


 I think they still have their 800 number. You should be able to call them and 
 ask what the highest ISO is on the particular camera you're interested in.


Will do that, of course, if I decide to order there, but looks like
they are out of all EX condition bodies now.

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RE: Buying LX

2012-05-15 Thread mail1

Dmitry hi,
Are looking for a body only or a complete camera? I have 3 LX cameras, and I
could sell you one. Contact me off line.
Jonathan [ma...@redwoodhorses.com]

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Subject: Buying LX

Hi!

Long-long time reader here - its time for me to get an LX, always wanted...
Need your advice - by an EX condition from KEH or go hunting on eBay.

KEH promises good condition, CLA performed and 2 week return. My
previous experience with them was fine.
But reading some feedback here (and elsewhere) makes me a bit nervous...
eBay is more roulette-like, but some sellers also guarantee returns,
eBay has some protection as well and also photos and serials published
(no details available from KEH).

Get EX? Or get BGN condition cheaper and try to get CLA/fix for the
money saved? I guess, repair becomes more and more costly as time goes
by...

Or, may be someone here (reputable!) can offer a good one for sale? :)

Your advice, tips and thoughts would be appreciated!

Dmitry

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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-15 Thread Dmitry Gromov

Hi!

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 11:31 AM, ma...@redwoodhorses.com wrote:

 Dmitry hi,
 Are looking for a body only or a complete camera? I have 3 LX cameras, and I
 could sell you one. Contact me off line.
 Jonathan [ma...@redwoodhorses.com]


I'm looking for a body only. I'll email you off-list, thank you!

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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-15 Thread Bob Sullivan

Body with viewfinder or just body???

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 10:42 AM, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi!

 On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 11:31 AM, ma...@redwoodhorses.com wrote:

 Dmitry hi,
 Are looking for a body only or a complete camera? I have 3 LX cameras, and I
 could sell you one. Contact me off line.
 Jonathan [ma...@redwoodhorses.com]


 I'm looking for a body only. I'll email you off-list, thank you!

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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-15 Thread Dmitry Gromov

Hi!

On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 2:17 PM, Bob Sullivan rf.sulli...@gmail.com wrote:
 Body with viewfinder or just body???

Body with viewfinder. Preferably FA-1, but FA-1W may work too.

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RE: Buying LX

2012-05-15 Thread Bob W

 From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of
 Cotty
 
 The only thing wrong with my LX is the LCD on the back is farked, so I
 use it for jamming in an end flap of the film box to remind me what's
 loaded...
 

if you hollow it out you'll be able to see what's on the negative as soon as
you've shot it.

B


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Buying LX

2012-05-14 Thread John Sessoms


From: Dmitry Gromov


Hi!

Long-long time reader here - its time for me to get an LX, always wanted...
Need your advice - by an EX condition from KEH or go hunting on eBay.

KEH promises good condition, CLA performed and 2 week return. My
previous experience with them was fine.
But reading some feedback here (and elsewhere) makes me a bit nervous...
eBay is more roulette-like, but some sellers also guarantee returns,
eBay has some protection as well and also photos and serials published
(no details available from KEH).

Get EX? Or get BGN condition cheaper and try to get CLA/fix for the
money saved? I guess, repair becomes more and more costly as time goes
by...

Or, may be someone here (reputable!) can offer a good one for sale? :)

Your advice, tips and thoughts would be appreciated!

Dmitry


As far as I know, the only complaints about KEH were their offerings are 
low when they're buying equipment. I would buy from KEH before I'd buy 
from eBay.


My experience with KEH is their quality descriptions are very conservative.


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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-14 Thread Dmitry Gromov

Hi!

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:


 As far as I know, the only complaints about KEH were their offerings are low
 when they're buying equipment. I would buy from KEH before I'd buy from
 eBay.

 My experience with KEH is their quality descriptions are very conservative.


Thank you, John, for confirming my own experience with KEH.
But as I said - I saw posts in PDML saying that they do not answer
emails/calls if return is needed or send non-working item.
Those complains are rare, more often people say (as you pointed out)
that their ratings are conservative.
However, I did have some difficulty communicating with them over email.

Thanks!
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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-14 Thread Miserere

Well, Dmitry, I have an LX that I want to sell, but it needs a CLA.
Other than that it's in pretty good physical shape. If you might be
interested, e-mail me off-list.

Cheers,


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On 14 May 2012 11:47, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi!

 On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:


 As far as I know, the only complaints about KEH were their offerings are low
 when they're buying equipment. I would buy from KEH before I'd buy from
 eBay.

 My experience with KEH is their quality descriptions are very conservative.


 Thank you, John, for confirming my own experience with KEH.
 But as I said - I saw posts in PDML saying that they do not answer
 emails/calls if return is needed or send non-working item.
 Those complains are rare, more often people say (as you pointed out)
 that their ratings are conservative.
 However, I did have some difficulty communicating with them over email.

 Thanks!
 Dmitry

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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-14 Thread Dmitry Gromov

Hi!

Thanks for the response, I'll email you off list.

But a question though - what is the current cost of CLA and what is
the good place in US to perform it (preferably NY/NJ/PA tri-state)? I
guess, Pentax no longer dealing with it?

Thanks!
Dmitry

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Miserere miser...@gmail.com wrote:
 Well, Dmitry, I have an LX that I want to sell, but it needs a CLA.
 Other than that it's in pretty good physical shape. If you might be
 interested, e-mail me off-list.

 Cheers,


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 On 14 May 2012 11:47, Dmitry Gromov grom...@gmail.com wrote:
 Hi!

 On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote:


 As far as I know, the only complaints about KEH were their offerings are low
 when they're buying equipment. I would buy from KEH before I'd buy from
 eBay.

 My experience with KEH is their quality descriptions are very conservative.


 Thank you, John, for confirming my own experience with KEH.
 But as I said - I saw posts in PDML saying that they do not answer
 emails/calls if return is needed or send non-working item.
 Those complains are rare, more often people say (as you pointed out)
 that their ratings are conservative.
 However, I did have some difficulty communicating with them over email.

 Thanks!
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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-14 Thread John Sessoms


From: Dmitry Gromov


Hi! On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com 
wrote:


As far as I know, the only complaints about KEH were their offerings are low
when they're buying equipment. I would buy from KEH before I'd buy from
eBay.

My experience with KEH is their quality descriptions are very conservative.


Thank you, John, for confirming my own experience with KEH.
But as I said - I saw posts in PDML saying that they do not answer
emails/calls if return is needed or send non-working item.
Those complains are rare, more often people say (as you pointed out)
that their ratings are conservative.
However, I did have some difficulty communicating with them over email.

Thanks!
Dmitry


I have never had that experience with KEH.

Thinking back on it, though, I've never had to send anything back 
because it wasn't working as described.


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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-14 Thread P. J. Alling

Last I checked Pentax was still servicing the LX.  However probably the 
best place to send if for a CLA, if you know it doesn't need any parts 
is Pentaxs.com.  Eric does excellent work for reasonable prices.  He 
just recently started charging return postage but that's a small price 
to pay for someone who's work and word you can trust.


On 5/14/2012 1:44 PM, Dmitry Gromov wrote:

Hi!

Thanks for the response, I'll email you off list.

But a question though - what is the current cost of CLA and what is
the good place in US to perform it (preferably NY/NJ/PA tri-state)? I
guess, Pentax no longer dealing with it?

Thanks!
Dmitry

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 1:27 PM, Misereremiser...@gmail.com  wrote:

Well, Dmitry, I have an LX that I want to sell, but it needs a CLA.
Other than that it's in pretty good physical shape. If you might be
interested, e-mail me off-list.

Cheers,


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On 14 May 2012 11:47, Dmitry Gromovgrom...@gmail.com  wrote:

Hi!

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 11:31 AM, John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com  wrote:


As far as I know, the only complaints about KEH were their offerings are low
when they're buying equipment. I would buy from KEH before I'd buy from
eBay.

My experience with KEH is their quality descriptions are very conservative.


Thank you, John, for confirming my own experience with KEH.
But as I said - I saw posts in PDML saying that they do not answer
emails/calls if return is needed or send non-working item.
Those complains are rare, more often people say (as you pointed out)
that their ratings are conservative.
However, I did have some difficulty communicating with them over email.
Thanks!
Dmitry

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Re: Buying LX

2012-05-14 Thread Dmitry Gromov

On Mon, May 14, 2012 at 3:10 PM, P. J. Alling
webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote:
 Last I checked Pentax was still servicing the LX.  However probably the best
 place to send if for a CLA, if you know it doesn't need any parts is
 Pentaxs.com.  Eric does excellent work for reasonable prices.  He just
 recently started charging return postage but that's a small price to pay for
 someone who's work and word you can trust.


Ok, thanks for the reminder about pentaxs.com - I remember this place
was mentioned on the list before, should have searched better :)
Going to ask Eric about current prices...

Dmitry

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