"new" Pentax MX

SkyGazer · 09-24-2015, 11:52 AM

Hi all,
My son is doing a photography course so I bought him an ME film SLR but they needed him to have "full" control so now he also has an MX! What lovely cameras these are. I have never had a Pentax myself but definitely wish I had met the brand years ago.
Unfortunately there was no ever-ready case with the MX. Does anyone have ideas of what is a good case to use with the MX, every-ready version or otherwise?
Thanks.
Mike

**boriscleto** · 09-24-2015, 11:56 AM

Not a full never-ready. Just a half case, but available on evilBay...

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/252131-penta...half-case.html

Here it is on Etsy.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/190826289/for-pentax-mx-leather-cameras-case

tuco · 09-24-2015, 11:57 AM

Also search for a Pentax ME everready case. I think they might fit.

Arvid · 09-24-2015, 12:13 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Also search for a Pentax ME everready case. I think they might fit.

If I remember correctly, the MX is a little wider. Not sure if there were different versions of ever ready cases for the ME, but my MX doesn't fit the case that came with my ME.

**gofour3** · 09-24-2015, 01:01 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Also search for a Pentax ME everready case. I think they might fit.

Originally posted by Arvid

Not sure if there were different versions of ever ready cases for the ME, but my MX doesn't fit the case that came with my ME.

Correct the ME case is too small, the MX is slightly bigger and has its own dedicated soft EverReady case.

Phil.

**Kerrowdown** · 09-24-2015, 01:06 PM

Welcome to the forum, have you tried putting a post in this section, you never know.

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SkyGazer · 09-24-2015, 02:14 PM

Many thanks for all your thoughts. We had realised the cameras are different sizes as we now have one of each o can compare. I was hoping to sell the ME having sourced an MX to get a camera with greater control but my son has fallen in love with both, so from having no Pentax we now have two!
The half case looks expensive for what it is, but I'll put in an advert as suggested and see if anything comes up.
Cheers,
Mike

**K-Three** · 09-24-2015, 03:55 PM

Consider one of the "holster" type cases that Tamrac or Lowe sell
Little more versatile and less in the way than a "n"ever ready case
Room for extra stuff like film or a small flash if needed too

SkyGazer · 09-24-2015, 11:08 PM

Sounds like the way to go even though it could cost nearly as much as the camera!

**K-Three** · 09-26-2015, 03:34 PM

that's the nature of photography,
The first camera purchase is only the tip of the iceberg.
Accessories, processing, bags, straps, lenses, filters, flashes, hard drives, you name it.
Whether you use film or digital the cost keep coming,
A good bag or case can last you through many cameras, I have a couple old Tenbas that I've carried around for 35 years or so, used them for film, 35mm & 120 SLR systems and even my 4x5 Technika has been toted in them. Still work well for my digital gear now.
I prefer a small padded shoulder bag, that I can carry more than my camera in, there is always more than the camera needed along with you. The ever-ready cases were always in the way for me.

SkyGazer · 09-26-2015, 11:07 PM

Good point. The search changes to which shoulder bag now I think!

Jean Poitiers · 09-29-2015, 04:06 AM

Bonjour from France and welcome to PF !

SkyGazer · 09-29-2015, 11:10 PM

Bonjour, et merci!

09-24-2015, 11:52 AM	#1
SkyGazer New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 7	"new" Pentax MX Hi all, My son is doing a photography course so I bought him an ME film SLR but they needed him to have "full" control so now he also has an MX! What lovely cameras these are. I have never had a Pentax myself but definitely wish I had met the brand years ago. Unfortunately there was no ever-ready case with the MX. Does anyone have ideas of what is a good case to use with the MX, every-ready version or otherwise? Thanks. Mike

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09-24-2015, 11:56 AM	#2
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Not a full never-ready. Just a half case, but available on evilBay... https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/252131-penta...half-case.html Here it is on Etsy. https://www.etsy.com/listing/190826289/for-pentax-mx-leather-cameras-case

09-24-2015, 11:57 AM	#3
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,026	Also search for a Pentax ME everready case. I think they might fit.

09-24-2015, 12:13 PM	#4
Arvid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 168	Originally posted by tuco Also search for a Pentax ME everready case. I think they might fit. If I remember correctly, the MX is a little wider. Not sure if there were different versions of ever ready cases for the ME, but my MX doesn't fit the case that came with my ME.

09-24-2015, 01:01 PM	#5
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,091	Originally posted by tuco Also search for a Pentax ME everready case. I think they might fit. Originally posted by Arvid Not sure if there were different versions of ever ready cases for the ME, but my MX doesn't fit the case that came with my ME. Correct the ME case is too small, the MX is slightly bigger and has its own dedicated soft EverReady case. Phil.

09-24-2015, 01:06 PM	#6
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Welcome to the forum, have you tried putting a post in this section, you never know. Wanted Items - PentaxForums.com

09-24-2015, 02:14 PM	#7
SkyGazer New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Many thanks for all your thoughts. We had realised the cameras are different sizes as we now have one of each o can compare. I was hoping to sell the ME having sourced an MX to get a camera with greater control but my son has fallen in love with both, so from having no Pentax we now have two! The half case looks expensive for what it is, but I'll put in an advert as suggested and see if anything comes up. Cheers, Mike

09-24-2015, 03:55 PM	#8
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Consider one of the "holster" type cases that Tamrac or Lowe sell Little more versatile and less in the way than a "n"ever ready case Room for extra stuff like film or a small flash if needed too

09-24-2015, 11:08 PM	#9
SkyGazer New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Sounds like the way to go even though it could cost nearly as much as the camera!

09-26-2015, 03:34 PM	#10
K-Three Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Pugetopolis, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	that's the nature of photography, The first camera purchase is only the tip of the iceberg. Accessories, processing, bags, straps, lenses, filters, flashes, hard drives, you name it. Whether you use film or digital the cost keep coming, A good bag or case can last you through many cameras, I have a couple old Tenbas that I've carried around for 35 years or so, used them for film, 35mm & 120 SLR systems and even my 4x5 Technika has been toted in them. Still work well for my digital gear now. I prefer a small padded shoulder bag, that I can carry more than my camera in, there is always more than the camera needed along with you. The ever-ready cases were always in the way for me.

09-26-2015, 11:07 PM	#11
SkyGazer New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Good point. The search changes to which shoulder bag now I think!

09-29-2015, 04:06 AM	#12
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* from France and welcome to PF !

09-29-2015, 11:10 PM	#13
SkyGazer New Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 7 Original Poster	Bonjour, et merci!