Mike, I think you are making a good decision by saving up for a late model LX. However, I would not pass up a low mileage (does not appeared used) LX; especially if it is being sold at a reputable dealer with a warranty, but I would definitely follow Shel Belinkoff's "Questions to ask When Buying an LX": http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/cameras/lx/questions.html
I bought a very low mileage (Demo Condition) LX and had it CLA'd at Pentax Colorado. Unless you buy a "New Old Stock LX," I would probably have it CLA'd. Then you would be certain that it is working to specifications and it has a six (6) month warranty. If I recall, when the last LX's were being sold new, stores where asking $1,200+ for the Body and a FA-1 Viewfinder. Late last year, Nathan Camera had a couple "As New LX's" for ~$795. I will let you know if I come across a nice LX. Regards, Jose R. Rodriguez -----Original Message----- From: Mike Johnston [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 9:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: LX wannabe I've a bit of a favor to ask. A few days back I posted a cantankerous message about metal cameras and the Nikon FM3a. I've been using a borrowed MZ-S for the past couple of days and find it's not for me. But I think I had better make one last attempt to stick with Pentax before moving on, so I think I'm going to save up for an LX. If anybody comes across a late-model 535XXXX+ LX for sale at a decent price, please let me know, will you? --Mike
