Re: KX (was: Re: Pentax MX)

2002-07-11 Thread andre
From a 1979 special number of Chasseur d'Images. Total number of cameras surveyed: about 15,000 ModelAB C D N*k*n f 9 78 0,7 0,37 pentax kx 10 32 0,7 1,30 N*k*n el26 24 1,8 0,63 leica all 20

Re: KX (was: Re: Pentax MX)

2002-07-11 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Although I don't doubt the toughness of KX (it's based on spotmatic after all!), I seriously doubt the survey's methodology. If not knowing numbers which they wouldn't know (number of total cameras in use of that particular type compared to defect ones), it's meaningless. Or did they use different

Re: KX (was: Re: Pentax MX)

2002-07-10 Thread Bob Rapp
You are right, Paul. The KX was a sleeper. I refused to even look at the Ks when they came out as I felt that I had been abandoned by Pentax with my large assortment of screwmount gear. I have acquired one and it has replaced the MX as a backup for the LX. I just love the way it handles and fe

KX (was: Re: Pentax MX)

2002-07-10 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Francis Alviar wrote: Now where are those reviews for the Pentax KX... Francis, I'm one of the members of the unofficial KX Fan Club. Have you checked the PDML archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss%40pdml.net/ ? There were quite a few positive postings about the KX several m