Re: Pentax MX Film Advance Lever

Hi Colin - thanks for the offer but I beg to differ. The MX is unique. The dust cap has two small holes for a removal tool (narrow circlip pliers will do) and unscrews off the lever to reveal the screw beneath. And it is reverse-threaded (don’t ask me how I know ;-) Third photo down

Re: Pentax MX Film Advance Lever

Apparently the M series was consistent. https://www.ecrater.com/p/42329296/pentax-m-series-original-film-advance?gps=1 I have one from a trashed ME Super if you’re interested. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

Four :-) > On 26 Jun 2023, at 21:29, Bob W PDML wrote: > > So it’s true what they say, you do have a splinter of ice in your heart… -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

Ah sorry I must have missed that bit! Cot > On 26 Jun 2023, at 21:27, Bob W PDML wrote: > > The initial repair / refurb came with a 3-month warranty. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

Am 26.06.23 um 22:11 schrieb Steve Cottrell: You had a Pentax MX fixed *under warranty* ?? How does that work?! I suppose Bob had a warranty on a recent repair. One of the advantages of living in the EU. That notwithstanding, if you buy a used camera from a professional dealer in the EU he

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

> On 26 Jun 2023, at 22:12, Steve Cottrell wrote: > >  > > Thanks and yes on the mend. Cryo-ablation went smoothly and so far so good…. So it’s true what they say, you do have a splinter of ice in your heart… -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

> On 26 Jun 2023, at 22:12, Steve Cottrell wrote: > > Bob > > You had a Pentax MX fixed *under warranty* ?? How does that work?! The initial repair / refurb came with a 3-month warranty. -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

Bob You had a Pentax MX fixed *under warranty* ?? How does that work?! Stef can test it, he should be old enough now :-) He has a Bronnie kit! Thanks and yes on the mend. Cryo-ablation went smoothly and so far so good…. Cot > On 26 Jun 2023, at 19:42, Bob W PDML wrote: > > wh

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

y book. ;-) You’re welcome. > >> I hope the MX surgery is successful too, lovely cameras. > > Indeed. I had a LX and a MX, at one time. Much preferred the MX because > of it's smaller size. I now have an LX too. I like them as well. I had three at one time in the 90s. >

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

Am 26.06.23 um 20:42 schrieb Bob W PDML: ...until I got the first roll of film back, which very clearly showed significant shutter lag. So, that's what it's called. Just copied it into my vocabulary book. ;-) I hope the MX surgery is successful too, lovely cameras. Indeed. I had a LX

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

I think it would still be a good idea to put a roll of film through. You seem to be where I was last year with my MX, which I bought new in 79/80. I resuscitated it last year and all seemed well, not even a sticking mirror, until I got the first roll of film back, which very clearly showed

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

Thanks Ralph, The shutter times seem accurate, certainly at the slower speeds. The shutter curtains appear to be playing ball! I have no way of checking the faster times and it’s not worth sending it off for that to be done. The true test can be with a roll of film. This MX is my very first

Re: MX Mirror Foam Replacement

Am 26.06.23 um 16:46 schrieb Steve Cottrell: Any pointers welcome thanks. Before you start working on that camera: have you checked the shutter? The MX's shutter curtains have a tendency to play tag when they get old, resulting in somewhat different exposure across the frame. Not something

MX Mirror Foam Replacement

Hi Pentaxians Appreciate any advice in replacing light seals and mirror foam in an MX. I have a generic foam kit coming, will need to cut to size. Thinking of isopropyl alcohol to clear out the old gunk? Any pointers welcome thanks. Cotty -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Pentax MX Film Advance Lever

Hello all Quick question - does anyone know FOR SURE if there are any other Pentax cameras that have an identical film advance winding lever to the Pentax MX - including the method of attaching to the mech under the top plate? Thanks in advance. Cotty -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List

The new Pentax MX for Juan Buhler

On YouTube: https://youtu.be/BpVL_bHAEUE Henk -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: MX memories

Though I have a winder for the MX I never used it. For me the fun of the MX was its size and I used it a lot with a 50 mm lens on hiking. The size and weight gave it a feeling of a solid metal construction. I still own two MX bodies. Henk Op wo 1 dec. 2021 om 21:28 schreef John Francis : >

MX memories

I'm just beginning the process of tracking down all the assorted bits of Pentax K-mount equipment I've got spread around the house (or out on loan :-); the next stage will be deciding what to keep. But while doing that I picked up an MX body for the first time in many years, and was struck

FS - MX, winder, M lenses

think my asking prices are fair, but if you disagree let me know. I don't bite. Unless you're into that sort of thing. All prices in US Dollars. Add shipping and insurance from 17011. MX body: $100. Everything works, including the shutter release timer and all shutter speeds. I

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

I read the review, I like your title better.  The review wasn't bad, but, it didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. On 3/23/2020 6:18 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Subject line should read: 'Pentax MX - Nuts and Bolts Review' !! -- Any idiot can shoot with a Canon, Nikon, or Sony

RE: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

I still have the MX I bought in 1979. > I'm still dreaming of a digital MX. My *istDS came nearest to this ideal. Olympus OM-D E-M1 > -Original Message- > From: PDML On Behalf Of Ralf R Radermacher > Sent: 23 March 2020 13:00 > To: pdml@pdml.net > Subject: Re

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

Am 23.03.20 um 11:15 schrieb Steve Cottrell: <https://www.35mmc.com/11/11/2019/the-pentax-mx-my-nuts-and-blots-review> I also loved my MX and sold on a LX I had for a while because I much preferred the MX. It just fit better into my hands. Had to give it up for two reasons: I

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

On 23/3/20, Henk Terhell, discombobulated, unleashed: >I still cherish my two MX-en and once in a while I hold one and dream of >the long distance trails in which I took it along. I'm so there with you man. Dank je! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ UK Shoot / Edit

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

On 23/3/20, Pat Temmerman, discombobulated, unleashed: >Doesn't seem that many years ago that the MX was one of the 'most lusted >for' SLR in the PDML group. (Didn't you have one, Steve?) Lots of great >discussions about striking the shutter relase button sharply  - instant >mi

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

I still cherish my two MX-en and once in a while I hold one and dream of the long distance trails in which I took it along. Henk Op 2020-03-23 om 12:07 schreef Pat Temmerman: Doesn't seem that many years ago that the MX was one of the 'most lusted for' SLR in the PDML group. (Didn't you have

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

Doesn't seem that many years ago that the MX was one of the 'most lusted for' SLR in the PDML group. (Didn't you have one, Steve?) Lots of great discussions about striking the shutter relase button sharply  - instant mirror lock-up! Gotta say it, it is by far my most favorite camera that I

Re: Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

Subject line should read: 'Pentax MX - Nuts and Bolts Review' !! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ UK Shoot / Edit || (O) | -- _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE

Pentax MX - BUts and Bolts Review

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FS Friday: Pentax MX body

are for the LX. They'll fit the MX perfectly but you'll have to either get the meter recalibrated (who does that?) or just overexpose by 1/2 stop. All the screens are in the original box and case and come with their own set of focusing screen tweezers. $30.00 each for the screens. Photos to follow. -- Mark

Re: MX-1

Thanks! Nowadays I carry the KP with one lens (100mm macro or 55-300 or 60-250) and the Q-S1 with one lens (08). or two Q's, The MX-1 doesn't see much use except when travelling ultra light. On Sun, 27 Oct 2019 at 23:37, Juan Buhler wrote: > > On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 3:04 PM Toine

Re: MX-1

I am afraid (for the rest, not for you ! ) https://www.teknofilo.com/pentax-mx-1/ Regards, Jaume En domingo, 27 de octubre de 2019 20:25:12 CET, Juan Buhler escribió: I wanted to start a thread on this little gem of a camera. From what I see in the list over the years (Gmail keeps

Re: MX-1

On Sun, Oct 27, 2019 at 3:04 PM Toine wrote: > Yes nothing wrong with reuse or rebranding. Many times I shoot with > the Q without using the lcd screen. > BTW Toine, I think your website and photos are excellent. Is the Q your main camera? j -- Juan Buhler - http://www.jbuhler.com -- PDML

Re: MX-1

nsive when they were new, now you can find a G15 on ebay for $150. I personally wish I had gotten the MX-1 instead of the G15, which I bought new in 2013. I did take some great photos with that, but it's only a decent, perfectly performing camera. Not an awesome little gem like the Pentax is. You m

Re: MX-1

other than the fact that the Olympus came a few > months before the Pentax. Might well be that the lens and other electronics > were initially designed by a third party provider, as it is often the case. > Still, the MX-1 has SMC coating, Pentax menus, shots DNG, etc. If that's > going to be the case,

Re: MX-1

t is often the case. Still, the MX-1 has SMC coating, Pentax menus, shots DNG, etc. If that's going to be the case, I hope they rebrand a lot more cameras in the future! :) I like the Q7 a lot, but I prefer making photos with the MX-1. Q7 might be too small, plus the screen is fixed... j -- Juan Buh

Re: MX-1

other things.   If I still had some money to burn, but then again you can pick up a EX K-3 from KEH.com for about what Amazon has a MX-1 listed for. On 10/27/2019 3:24 PM, Juan Buhler wrote: I wanted to start a thread on this little gem of a camera. From what I see in the list over the years

Re: MX-1

The MX-1 is a rebranded Olympus or panasonic. I forgot which one. dpreview has a review of both. I think some Q lenses are also rebranded non pentax design. The solution to changing lenses on a Q is two Q's. My Q-S1 is glued to the 08 and my Q7 to the 06 or 01. Even 2 Q's fit in the smallest bag

MX-1

could only be described as "quirky". Think about it: They brought us the K-01, the Q series, the MX-1. They were making non-pro DSLRs with weather sealing and IS back in 2006. They make a lens series that is all metal, like it's 1965 or something. Their acquisition by Ricoh is a perfect marriage: th

Re: Mx server messed up

Seems to be fixed On April 5, 2017 12:28:01 PM MST, Larry <l...@red4est.com> wrote: >I just found out that my incoming email is bouncing because there is a >screwup with our mx server. It's being taken care of. My backup >account is ellar...@gmail.com >-- > l...@red4est.c

Mx server messed up

I just found out that my incoming email is bouncing because there is a screwup with our mx server. It's being taken care of. My backup account is ellar...@gmail.com -- l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: MX on travels

On 5/24/2016 6:24 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: I have an MX, Bill, but thanks anyway! Cheers, Christine Mine's nicer. On May 24, 2016, at 7:20 AM, Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote: On 5/24/2016 6:18 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Funny, I’ve had the same MX urge lately. Pl

Re: MX on travels

lour scheme was purely coincidental. Much >>> to Pete's consternation (and everyone else's amusement) we both wore stripy >>> blue tops the next day as well! >>> >>> Chris >>> On 24 May 2016 16:59, "Bob W-PDML" <p...@web-options.com>

Re: MX on travels

usement) we both wore stripy >> blue tops the next day as well! >> >> Chris >> On 24 May 2016 16:59, "Bob W-PDML" <p...@web-options.com> wrote: >> >> That's very nice - you're all looking very well, including the MX, and >> nicely matching fathe

Re: MX on travels

uch > to Pete's consternation (and everyone else's amusement) we both wore stripy > blue tops the next day as well! > > Chris > On 24 May 2016 16:59, "Bob W-PDML" <p...@web-options.com> wrote: > > That's very nice - you're all looking very well, including the MX, and &g

Re: MX on travels

all looking very well, including the MX, and nicely matching father & son. B > On 24 May 2016, at 08:13, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > > Karin and I had a lovely week in the South of France. I took my MX and > shot a couple of rolls of FP4. Here's the

Re: MX on travels

’ve had the same MX urge lately. Pleasant portrait! South of France sounds delightful—pictures? Have you processed the film yet? How did it turn out? Cheers, Christine > On May 24, 2016, at 2:12 AM, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > > Karin and I had a lovely

Re: MX on travels

That's very nice - you're all looking very well, including the MX, and nicely matching father & son. B > On 24 May 2016, at 08:13, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > > Karin and I had a lovely week in the South of France. I took my MX and > shot a couple o

Re: MX on travels

I have an MX, Bill, but thanks anyway! Cheers, Christine > On May 24, 2016, at 7:20 AM, Bill <anotherdrunken...@gmail.com> wrote: > > On 5/24/2016 6:18 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: >> Funny, I’ve had the same MX urge lately. Pleasant portrait! South of >> France

Re: MX on travels

On 5/24/2016 6:18 AM, Christine Aguila wrote: Funny, I’ve had the same MX urge lately. Pleasant portrait! South of France sounds delightful—pictures? Have you processed the film yet? How did it turn out? I have a very nice black one if you would like to make n offer. bill -- PDML

Re: MX on travels

Funny, I’ve had the same MX urge lately. Pleasant portrait! South of France sounds delightful—pictures? Have you processed the film yet? How did it turn out? Cheers, Christine > On May 24, 2016, at 2:12 AM, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > > Karin and

Re: MX on travels

Nice image! J Sent from my iPhone > On May 24, 2016, at 12:12 AM, Chris Mitchell <chris.mitch...@which.net> wrote: > > Karin and I had a lovely week in the South of France. I took my MX and > shot a couple of rolls of FP4. Here's the MX with (son) Pete and Lisa > who were

MX on travels

Karin and I had a lovely week in the South of France. I took my MX and shot a couple of rolls of FP4. Here's the MX with (son) Pete and Lisa who were with us for a couple of days. https://www.dropbox.com/s/5v21ucvosy8w680/_1040937.jpg?dl=0 Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 6:17 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > Beautiful image and great to find a way to develop film non-toxically - I > guess it has been around for a while.. > have a very fuzzy recollection of someone mentioning coffee as a developer - > whether here or in an old

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

com> wrote: I know we have a few film & self-development afficianados here so... This is not my image, but I'm using it as a springboard for this thread. Since the photographer used a Pentax camera (MX) and lens (SMC 30mm f/2.8) it isn't OT. The image (which blew me away for multiple reaso

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

Another post from around the same time (same author) http://caffenolcolor.blogspot.com/p/published-23rd-march-2012-it-is-more-or.html On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 6:27 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 6:17 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: >>

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

Like every other tool, if used correctly, a stove top percolator can make good workmanlike coffee, not that I'd drink it by choice, mind youm but it would do in a pinch. I'd have to be pinched hard enough to leave quite a bruise to drink instant. On 1/14/2016 2:32 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: On

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

On 2016-01-14 12:32 , Bruce Walker wrote: On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 10:06 PM, Darren Addy wrote: On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 8:52 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: I'm really glad to see that folks have found a way to use up instant coffee instead of drinking

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 10:06 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 8:52 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: >> I'm really glad to see that folks have found a way to use up instant >> coffee instead of drinking it. > > As a coffee snob who hand

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

On Thu, Jan 14, 2016 at 1:32 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > Very cool, Darren. My wife tolerates a lot from me, even new lenses, > but she would draw the line if I ever mentioned roasting my own beans. > :) It isn't hard and only requires a minimum of equipment. Some people

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

oard for this thread. Since the photographer used a Pentax camera (MX) and lens (SMC 30mm f/2.8) it isn't OT. The image (which blew me away for multiple reasons): https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellinuxero/4547285529/in/faves-22413777@N00/ In the photographer's comments he gives his formula and me

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

f-development afficianados here so... >> >> This is not my image, but I'm using it as a springboard for this >> thread. Since the photographer used a Pentax camera (MX) and lens (SMC >> 30mm f/2.8) it isn't OT. >> The image (which blew me away for multiple reasons): >> htt

Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

I know we have a few film & self-development afficianados here so... This is not my image, but I'm using it as a springboard for this thread. Since the photographer used a Pentax camera (MX) and lens (SMC 30mm f/2.8) it isn't OT. The image (which blew me away for multiple reasons): h

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

nados here so... > > This is not my image, but I'm using it as a springboard for this > thread. Since the photographer used a Pentax camera (MX) and lens (SMC > 30mm f/2.8) it isn't OT. > The image (which blew me away for multiple reasons): > https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellinuxero/4

Re: Not quite OT: Pentax MX + Acros 100 + Caffinol developer

On Wed, Jan 13, 2016 at 8:52 PM, Bruce Walker wrote: > I'm really glad to see that folks have found a way to use up instant > coffee instead of drinking it. As a coffee snob who hand grinds my own beans every morning in a Zassenhaus manual coffee grinder (I also do home

Re: GESO: MX and FP4 at the White Horse

in Oxfordshire, UK. MX with 24mm f2.8, Ilford FP4Plus. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDMLWhiteHorse/MXB-W/index.html Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Re: GESO: MX and FP4 at the White Horse

and Joy at the White Horse in Oxfordshire, UK. MX with 24mm f2.8, Ilford FP4Plus. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDMLWhiteHorse/MXB-W/index.html Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit

Re: GESO: MX and FP4 at the White Horse

Horse in Oxfordshire, UK. MX with 24mm f2.8, Ilford FP4Plus. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDMLWhiteHorse/MXB-W/index.html Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

GESO: MX and FP4 at the White Horse

Six genuine Pentax film photos from our PDML meet with Rick and Joy at the White Horse in Oxfordshire, UK. MX with 24mm f2.8, Ilford FP4Plus. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDMLWhiteHorse/MXB-W/index.html Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: GESO: MX and FP4 at the White Horse

in Oxfordshire, UK. MX with 24mm f2.8, Ilford FP4Plus. http://www.mitch.myzen.co.uk/PDMLWhiteHorse/MXB-W/index.html Chris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

Re: GESO MX-1

/bc_the_path/ http://photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=2226822 http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/bulentcelasun 2015-02-22 13:16 GMT+02:00 Toine to...@repiuk.nl: First shots with my new Pentax MX-1. This little gem shoots DNG! JPG is as bad as it gets from point and shoot cams. DNG gives near DSLR

Re: GESO MX-1

Your photos are delightful! Godfrey On Feb 22, 2015, at 3:16 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: First shots with my new Pentax MX-1. This little gem shoots DNG! JPG is as bad as it gets from point and shoot cams. DNG gives near DSLR quality, also thanks to the very nice optics. Distortion

GESO MX-1

First shots with my new Pentax MX-1. This little gem shoots DNG! JPG is as bad as it gets from point and shoot cams. DNG gives near DSLR quality, also thanks to the very nice optics. Distortion is very noticable and a little CA and purple fringing wide open. Lightroom can correct everything

Re: GESO MX-1

Nice resolution and color. Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Sun, Feb 22, 2015 at 6:16 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: First shots with my new Pentax MX-1. This little gem shoots DNG! JPG is as bad as it gets from point and shoot cams. DNG gives near DSLR

Re: GESO MX-1

Very nice, Toine! Yes, there were lots of complaints about the write speed, but you seem to suggest that hasn’t been a problem for you. Cheers, Christine On Feb 22, 2015, at 5:16 AM, Toine to...@repiuk.nl wrote: First shots with my new Pentax MX-1. This little gem shoots DNG! JPG

Re: Pentax MX batteries

On Fri, Apr 11, 2014, CollinB coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: With 675 zinc-air batteries in the MX your meter reading will be off. As I said, with brand new 675 zinc-air batteries I wasn't getting any reading at all. Anyway, a new set of SR44s seems to have it working correctly. Daniele

Re: Pentax MX batteries

With 675 zinc-air batteries in the MX your meter reading will be off. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Pentax MX batteries

Should I expect 675 batteries (nominally 1.45V, though brand new Rayovacs are reading 1.38V on my multimeter) to power the meter on an MX? I'm not getting any reading from the meter at all now. At the weekend, the LEDs for underexposure would show, but none would show for correct

Re: Pentax MX batteries

You'll probably see the leds flicker as the camera will think the batteries are near to exhaustion. I try to use Silver Oxide in the MX LX and ME cameras I have, that's what they were designed to use, other chemistries will work, but not optimally. At least with the MX the battery only

Re: K-50/500 vs. Q7 vs. MX-1

it with wherever I go and it had interchangeable lenses so it would really like an DLSR but much more compact. The MX-1 would be compact and has really nice design, no interchangeable lenses but a tilling back display. All three can produce DNG files, all three will make nice photos I can put

K-50/500 vs. Q7 vs. MX-1

. The Q7 would be smaller, much smaller, I could just take it with wherever I go and it had interchangeable lenses so it would really like an DLSR but much more compact. The MX-1 would be compact and has really nice design, no interchangeable lenses but a tilling back display. All three can produce

Re: K-50/500 vs. Q7 vs. MX-1

it with wherever I go and it had interchangeable lenses so it would really like an DLSR but much more compact. The MX-1 would be compact and has really nice design, no interchangeable lenses but a tilling back display. All three can produce DNG files, all three will make nice photos I can put

MX-1 currently on Woot.com for $250

Woot is a 24-hour deal site, so get 'em while they last: http://www.woot.com/offers/pentax-mx-1-12mp-4x-opt-digital-camera Kinda wish I could justify buying one... John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: MX-1 currently on Woot.com for $250

I know. If I had $250 I could waste I'd be grabbing one. I like the MX-1. On Sat, Oct 19, 2013 at 11:00 AM, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: Woot is a 24-hour deal site, so get 'em while they last: http://www.woot.com/offers/pentax-mx-1-12mp-4x-opt-digital-camera Kinda wish I

Re: Pentax MX-1 advice sought

- Mensaje original - De: Aahz Maruch a...@pobox.com On Fri, Oct 04, 2013, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: (it is not true that you have to take the cap off to review pictures, you can start in review mode just pressing the review button for a while, just like almost all current compact

Re: Pentax MX-1 advice sought

Cotty, I had the chance to test this camera and I wrote a review in my friend's technology blog. In Spanish I am afraid: http://www.teknofilo.com/pentax-mx-1/ (contains a full size image gallery) In short: The camera is very user friendly and I loved the tiltable LCD screen. The retro look

MX-1....

Had a text from Stef - he popped into London Camera Exchange in the Strand today and handled the MX-1. Texted 'me likeee' !! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production --www.seeingeye.tv _ -- PDML

Re: Pentax MX-1 advice sought

Many thanks Jaume! On 4/10/13, Jaume Lahuerta, discombobulated, unleashed: Cotty, I had the chance to test this camera and I wrote a review in my friend's technology blog. In Spanish I am afraid: http://www.teknofilo.com/pentax-mx-1/ (contains a full size image gallery) In short: The camera

Re: Pentax MX-1 advice sought

On Fri, Oct 04, 2013, Jaume Lahuerta wrote: (it is not true that you have to take the cap off to review pictures, you can start in review mode just pressing the review button for a while, just like almost all current compact cameras) Thanks for that tip! Works nicely on my Nikon P7100. --

Pentax MX-1 advice sought

My son has asked me for reviews / advice / experience of the MX-1 and aside from the usual DP Review pages, can anyone point out some suitable reading with this camera? Many thanks. -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__Broadcast, Corporate, || (O) |Web Video Production

Re: Pentax MX-1 advice sought

Not a lot, but two short threads on GetDPI: http://www.getdpi.com/forum/pentax/43010-new-pentax-mx-1-a.html http://www.getdpi.com/forum/small-sensor-cameras/43002-serious-compact-pentax.html Godfrey On Oct 3, 2013, at 9:52 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv wrote: My son has asked me

FS Friday: Pentax-M 50mm f1.7 with dented MX for a rear cap. :)

Selling a VERY nice Pentax-M 50mm f1.7 with a nice working Pentax MX body as the rear lens cap. This MX is in really superb condition except for an APPALLING dent on the top of the prism. Fortunately, the dent doesn't seem to have affected anything but cosmetics (a real estate agent would call

Re: Another camera illustration: MX with 40mm

Darren Addy Wrote: That's very nice work, John. I must have missed the 6x7 illustration. I'll have to go back and find it. Thanks Darren. The 6x7 post made it to the web archive and the digest, but it was around the time someone else mentioned a lot of emails weren't getting to them, so I think

Re: Another camera illustration: MX with 40mm

On Thu, Aug 22, 2013 at 12:24 PM, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: Incidentally, I decided last night to make illustrations of the *istD, K10D and K-5, too. I sold my *istD ages ago, but I still have the K10D. I fired it up this morning for the first time in years to take

Re: Another camera illustration: MX with 40mm

on 2013-08-22 10:24 John Celio wrote Or, if you meant the background as to why I'm doing this, well, it's mostly just for fun. I seem to be in a very creative state of mind lately, and I've been thinking about doing a project like this for a while. yes, that's what i meant, trying to

Re: Another camera illustration: MX with 40mm

On 8/22/2013 12:24 PM, John Celio wrote: Darren Addy Wrote: That's very nice work, John. I must have missed the 6x7 illustration. I'll have to go back and find it. Thanks Darren. The 6x7 post made it to the web archive and the digest, but it was around the time someone else mentioned a lot of

Another camera illustration: MX with 40mm

Similar to the 6x7 illustration I posted last week, here's one of the MX with the classic 40mm pancake lens on it: http://www.jacelio.com/special/MX-04-01.jpg Next one is an Auto 110, followed by my first film camera, the ZX-30. John -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Another camera illustration: MX with 40mm

That's very nice work, John. I must have missed the 6x7 illustration. I'll have to go back and find it. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 1:40 PM, John Celio neo.venator.com+p...@gmail.com wrote: Similar to the 6x7 illustration I posted last week, here's one of the MX with the classic 40mm pancake lens

Re: Another camera illustration: MX with 40mm

on 2013-08-21 12:40 John Celio wrote Similar to the 6x7 illustration I posted last week, here's one of the MX with the classic 40mm pancake lens on it: http://www.jacelio.com/special/MX-04-01.jpg you seem to be doing a serious design process here - not sure i caught the background, but it's

Now I do reviews (Pentax MX-1 among them)

was offering me a Samsung EX2F to test and write a review. So, 2 months later, I have written 3 reviews and a short photo-show report. The last one and just published is the Pentax MX-1 review and I am currently testing a Sony RX100 (it seems that I have specialized in the 'premium compact' camera

Re: Now I do reviews (Pentax MX-1 among them)

and just published is the Pentax MX-1 review and I am currently testing a Sony RX100 (it seems that I have specialized in the 'premium compact' camera segment). The review is in Spanish but there are plenty of pictures on it. Here you have the links in case you want to take a look: http

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