Most beautiful SLR.

skaktuss · 10-18-2007, 02:03 AM

Wow! This is the coolest camera, I've ever seen!
I hope, I'm not the only one who didn't know about such a bling-bling Pentax SLR!

Pentax LX Special GOLD Edition, 1981 -Gallery ONE

Cloudy Wizzard · 10-18-2007, 02:37 AM

I don't think my budget would allow me to get that one

ChrisA · 10-18-2007, 02:51 AM

Originally posted by skaktuss

Wow! This is the coolest camera, I've ever seen!

As a museum piece, perhaps, and as an extraordinary example of fabulous extravagance, without a doubt.

But for practical picture taking, no thanks, even if I could afford it.

Would anyone want to be labelled with what carrying one of those around would say about you?

Trawlerman · 10-18-2007, 03:26 AM

The Pentax LX is really nice camera but I don't think I would like to own the Gold Edition for everyday use. This model strikes me as being more of a collectors piece than anything else.

Interesting to note that only 300 were made and 200 of those went to the Japanese home market. Typical of the japanese to covet the best of their gear. They do this quite a lot with hifi as well.

G M Fude · 10-18-2007, 04:53 AM

They didn't muck about with the lens it came with either -- f1.2 is fast glass.

It really is a nice looking camera, if a tad blingy.

joele · 10-18-2007, 06:24 AM

Trawlerman I would appreciate it if you rewarded that second last sentence.. it could be interpreted as an ethnic slur and they are not welcome on this forum..

SupremeMoFo · 10-18-2007, 06:52 AM

Nah, think that's taking it a bit far

just an observation.

Originally posted by Trawlerman

Typical of the japs to covet the best of their gear. They do this quite a lot with hifi as well.

And their cars!!

ChrisA · 10-18-2007, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by joele

Trawlerman I would appreciate it if you rewarded that second last sentence.. it could be interpreted as an ethnic slur and they are not welcome on this forum..

I think this takes political correctness too far.

"Jap" is an abbreviation of the word "Japanese".

Just as "Aussie" is an abbreviation of the word "Australian", and "Brit" is an abbreviation of the word "British".

Ethnic slurs take place when someone casts a slur upon someone's ethnicity.

Hopefully people here are adult enough to be able to tell the difference. Countries keeping the best of their produce for the home market is hardly unusual, or restricted to the Japanese, and pointing it out when it happens is not the same as racism.

VAV · 10-18-2007, 08:08 AM

Originally posted by ChrisA

As a museum piece, perhaps, and as an extraordinary example of fabulous extravagance, without a doubt.

But for practical picture taking, no thanks, even if I could afford it.

Would anyone want to be labelled with what carrying one of those around would say about you?

Agree with the above... I thought the 50th anniversary silver/black dslr with the takumar lens looks far more elegant .

nosnoop · 10-18-2007, 10:26 AM

Originally posted by ChrisA

"Jap" is an abbreviation of the word "Japanese".
Just as "Aussie" is an abbreviation of the word "Australian", and "Brit" is an abbreviation of the word "British".

Nope, there is a HUGE difference. It is an abbreviation alright, but the difference lies in how the term is used, or more importantly how it is interpreted.

Quote:

Ethnic slurs take place when someone casts a slur upon someone's ethnicity.

I am very certain that trawlerman had no such intention. But that's not important.
The most important thing is what Japanese people think of this term and how they would feel when they hear this term being used.

Though I cannot say this applies to ALL Japanese, but majority of Japanese (and Japanese Dictionaries) think of this term as derogatory (reference). So my advice is to refrain from using this term; think of this term in the same way as "N*gger" i.e. Don't Use!

Toshi · 10-18-2007, 10:41 AM

The term "Jap" is considered an ethnic slur and I find it offensive. I realize that in some English speaking countries the degree to which the term is found offensive differs, but this is a worldwide forum and we need to be respectful of everyone who uses the forum.

Jap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

ChrisA · 10-18-2007, 10:53 AM

Originally posted by nosnoop

Nope, there is a HUGE difference. It is an abbreviation alright, but the difference lies in how the term is used, or more importantly how it is interpreted.

Fair enough. I think it's ironic though, that if I innocently use the word as an abbreviation, and someone else interprets it in some dark way, that's me being potentially racist.

Welcome to the 21st century I guess. But neither I, nor anyone else here intended any slur, I'm sure. So please accept my apologies if any slur was taken to be implied.

AlexL · 10-18-2007, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by ChrisA

Fair enough. I think it's ironic though, that if I innocently use the word as an abbreviation, and someone else interprets it in some dark way, that's me being potentially racist.

Welcome to the 21st century I guess. But neither I, nor anyone else here intended any slur, I'm sure. So please accept my apologies if any slur was taken to be implied.

To keep things brief, I think racism is the intent. People make mistakes, let's move on.

At least in the United States during the second World War, the abbreviation was used as a racial slur. Maybe this wasn't used in that way in England? That's one of the consequences of a war, there's a change in language to demonize "them."

Alex

Toshi · 10-18-2007, 05:37 PM

Originally posted by ChrisA

Fair enough. I think it's ironic though, that if I innocently use the word as an abbreviation, and someone else interprets it in some dark way, that's me being potentially racist.

Welcome to the 21st century I guess. But neither I, nor anyone else here intended any slur, I'm sure. So please accept my apologies if any slur was taken to be implied.

I'm sure no one here has intended to use the term as a slur. I can tell that it was only meant as an abbreviation and would only find it offensive if used in a derogatory way. I just don't think it's good practice to throw the word around that'll have different connotations to different people; especially since we have users from different parts of the world on here.

J.Scott · 10-18-2007, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by skaktuss

Wow! This is the coolest camera, I've ever seen!
I hope, I'm not the only one who didn't know about such a bling-bling Pentax SLR!

Pentax LX Special GOLD Edition, 1981 -Gallery ONE

It is opulent, extravagant and extremely excessive. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

I think it is at best a museum piece and at worst an overdressed machine. I like the gold trim but the snake/croc skin is weird and trashy looking.
Underneath all that glitter beats the heart of a fine camera - a Pentax LX - that will doubtfully ever be used.

10-18-2007, 02:03 AM	#1
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10-18-2007, 02:37 AM	#2
Cloudy Wizzard Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lommel, Belgium Posts: 285	I don't think my budget would allow me to get that one

10-18-2007, 02:51 AM	#3
ChrisA Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 393	Originally posted by skaktuss Wow! This is the coolest camera, I've ever seen! As a museum piece, perhaps, and as an extraordinary example of fabulous extravagance, without a doubt. But for practical picture taking, no thanks, even if I could afford it. Would anyone want to be labelled with what carrying one of those around would say about you?

10-18-2007, 03:26 AM	#4
Trawlerman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Hull, Yorkshire, UK Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 210	The Pentax LX is really nice camera but I don't think I would like to own the Gold Edition for everyday use. This model strikes me as being more of a collectors piece than anything else. Interesting to note that only 300 were made and 200 of those went to the Japanese home market. Typical of the japanese to covet the best of their gear. They do this quite a lot with hifi as well.

10-18-2007, 04:53 AM	#5
G M Fude Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 439	They didn't muck about with the lens it came with either -- f1.2 is fast glass. It really is a nice looking camera, if a tad blingy.

10-18-2007, 06:24 AM	#6
joele Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,308	Trawlerman I would appreciate it if you rewarded that second last sentence.. it could be interpreted as an ethnic slur and they are not welcome on this forum..

10-18-2007, 06:52 AM	#7
SupremeMoFo Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 668	Nah, think that's taking it a bit far just an observation. Originally posted by Trawlerman Typical of the japs to covet the best of their gear. They do this quite a lot with hifi as well. And their cars!!

10-18-2007, 07:26 AM	#8
ChrisA Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 393	Originally posted by joele Trawlerman I would appreciate it if you rewarded that second last sentence.. it could be interpreted as an ethnic slur and they are not welcome on this forum.. I think this takes political correctness too far. "Jap" is an abbreviation of the word "Japanese". Just as "Aussie" is an abbreviation of the word "Australian", and "Brit" is an abbreviation of the word "British". Ethnic slurs take place when someone casts a slur upon someone's ethnicity. Hopefully people here are adult enough to be able to tell the difference. Countries keeping the best of their produce for the home market is hardly unusual, or restricted to the Japanese, and pointing it out when it happens is not the same as racism.

10-18-2007, 08:08 AM	#9
VAV Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 160	Originally posted by ChrisA As a museum piece, perhaps, and as an extraordinary example of fabulous extravagance, without a doubt. But for practical picture taking, no thanks, even if I could afford it. Would anyone want to be labelled with what carrying one of those around would say about you? Agree with the above... I thought the 50th anniversary silver/black dslr with the takumar lens looks far more elegant .

10-18-2007, 10:26 AM	#10
nosnoop Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,299	Originally posted by ChrisA "Jap" is an abbreviation of the word "Japanese". Just as "Aussie" is an abbreviation of the word "Australian", and "Brit" is an abbreviation of the word "British". Nope, there is a HUGE difference. It is an abbreviation alright, but the difference lies in how the term is used, or more importantly how it is interpreted. Quote: Ethnic slurs take place when someone casts a slur upon someone's ethnicity. I am very certain that trawlerman had no such intention. But that's not important. The most important thing is what Japanese people think of this term and how they would feel when they hear this term being used. Though I cannot say this applies to ALL Japanese, but majority of Japanese (and Japanese Dictionaries) think of this term as derogatory (reference). So my advice is to refrain from using this term; think of this term in the same way as "N*gger" i.e. Don't Use!

10-18-2007, 10:41 AM	#11
Toshi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 431	The term "Jap" is considered an ethnic slur and I find it offensive. I realize that in some English speaking countries the degree to which the term is found offensive differs, but this is a worldwide forum and we need to be respectful of everyone who uses the forum. Jap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

10-18-2007, 10:53 AM	#12
ChrisA Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: London Posts: 393	Originally posted by nosnoop Nope, there is a HUGE difference. It is an abbreviation alright, but the difference lies in how the term is used, or more importantly how it is interpreted. Fair enough. I think it's ironic though, that if I innocently use the word as an abbreviation, and someone else interprets it in some dark way, that's me being potentially racist. Welcome to the 21st century I guess. But neither I, nor anyone else here intended any slur, I'm sure. So please accept my apologies if any slur was taken to be implied.

10-18-2007, 11:11 AM	#13
AlexL Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 137	Originally posted by ChrisA Fair enough. I think it's ironic though, that if I innocently use the word as an abbreviation, and someone else interprets it in some dark way, that's me being potentially racist. Welcome to the 21st century I guess. But neither I, nor anyone else here intended any slur, I'm sure. So please accept my apologies if any slur was taken to be implied. To keep things brief, I think racism is the intent. People make mistakes, let's move on. At least in the United States during the second World War, the abbreviation was used as a racial slur. Maybe this wasn't used in that way in England? That's one of the consequences of a war, there's a change in language to demonize "them." Alex

10-18-2007, 05:37 PM	#14
Toshi Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 431	Originally posted by ChrisA Fair enough. I think it's ironic though, that if I innocently use the word as an abbreviation, and someone else interprets it in some dark way, that's me being potentially racist. Welcome to the 21st century I guess. But neither I, nor anyone else here intended any slur, I'm sure. So please accept my apologies if any slur was taken to be implied. I'm sure no one here has intended to use the term as a slur. I can tell that it was only meant as an abbreviation and would only find it offensive if used in a derogatory way. I just don't think it's good practice to throw the word around that'll have different connotations to different people; especially since we have users from different parts of the world on here.

10-18-2007, 06:20 PM	#15
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by skaktuss Wow! This is the coolest camera, I've ever seen! I hope, I'm not the only one who didn't know about such a bling-bling Pentax SLR! Pentax LX Special GOLD Edition, 1981 -Gallery ONE It is opulent, extravagant and extremely excessive. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think it is at best a museum piece and at worst an overdressed machine. I like the gold trim but the snake/croc skin is weird and trashy looking. Underneath all that glitter beats the heart of a fine camera - a Pentax LX - that will doubtfully ever be used.