Mark Cassino bought one of Nathan's like new LXen and had to send it to Pentax twice. (I do like Nathan's. He sold me a new in box 165/4 LS for $375. But there's no telling with an LX. CLA is a must.) I did see a very nice LX with a 50/1.2 and motor winder at another Detroit store. I'll go take a look and see if it's still there. Paul
"Jose R. Rodriguez" wrote: > > 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
