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ChristianRock · 02-05-2014, 01:43 PM

We'll see. I for one hope there is a replacement...

geoffw · 11-10-2014, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by ChristianRock

When I saw the title of this thread and the section where it is, I was hoping for news or at least a rumour

Ditto.

Blacknight659 · 11-26-2014, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Move the lugs and add some sort of manual control to the lens barrel, too, please. Zoom, preferably, but I'd take focus. Thanks a bunch. ;-)

I agree with all of what you said.

1. Move the lugs. I am not sure why this made it out the gate. It just hangs weird. I moved to a simple wrist strap for this reason.
2. Manual Control on the lens. My friend has a Fuji x20 and I absolutely love the zooming feature of this lens. I wish this was available on the MX. Bonus... If you can squeeze a manual focus on there as well all the better.

Steve.Ledger · 11-27-2014, 03:08 AM

Originally posted by Blacknight659

1. Move the lugs. I am not sure why this made it out the gate. It just hangs weird.

Because Pentax MX

Mooey · 12-08-2014, 07:48 AM

They matched the original lugs but it makes the camera aim up if its on a neck strap.

Maybe the original had more weight to it.

mrNewt · 12-08-2014, 08:00 AM

The original was pointing in the same direction

.
More weight won't change anything since it will still be out of balance.

Mooey · 12-08-2014, 09:33 AM

The MX-1 is an odd camera to walk around with. Uncomfortable around your neck, no finger grip to securely hold, slightly too large to put in your pocket.

I still love it though.

mrNewt · 12-08-2014, 10:06 AM

I love it just as well.
Is been in my bag every single day since I bought it... about a year or so now.

Mooey · 12-08-2014, 01:11 PM

lol me too, it was a Christmas present (to myself) last year. Got sick of carrying my DSLR around and this was perfect.

JMeyer · 12-31-2014, 01:14 PM

Nope. There will be no MX-2. Ricoh already has a high-end compact in the GR series. Pentax is for SLRs, and Ricoh had better get busy with that.

FW Birds · 12-31-2014, 03:16 PM

I absolutely love my MX-1. It takes wonderful photos and I adore the brass plates and retro design. I'm so pleased with it I was contemplating purchasing another and putting it on my shelf as a backup. I paid $250 back in April, which is a steal. Unfortunately the prices I see now are considerably higher than that. Given that I'll probably just take extra care with the one I have. Wouldn't mind seeing what an MX-2 looks like though.

RiderX · 01-01-2015, 08:40 AM

Originally posted by FW Birds

I absolutely love my MX-1. It takes wonderful photos and I adore the brass plates and retro design. I'm so pleased with it I was contemplating purchasing another and putting it on my shelf as a backup. I paid $250 back in April, which is a steal. Unfortunately the prices I see now are considerably higher than that. Given that I'll probably just take extra care with the one I have. Wouldn't mind seeing what an MX-2 looks like though.

The Olympus XZ2 would be a good substitute. But what would you buy, if neither is available anymore? I'm not convinced of the Sony RX100 or the Pany LX100 - both very expensive and not really better. The only upgrade would be m43 or DSLR.

FW Birds · 01-01-2015, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by RiderX

The Olympus XZ2 would be a good substitute. But what would you buy, if neither is available anymore? I'm not convinced of the Sony RX100 or the Pany LX100 - both very expensive and not really better. The only upgrade would be m43 or DSLR.

The MX-1 is still available, but the price has gone up since there isn't as much inventory left after being discontinued. I saw it on sale online yesterday new for $396. That is a reasonable price, just not as good as it was earlier in the year. I probably won't by a second one at that price but if I didn't have one yet I would definitely consider it. The only caveat is the unknown about whether a new version may come out. I really like the bright fast 1.8-2.5 lens of the MX-1 since I never use a flash. It's an excellent camera. Really happy with it.

Here is a comparison review of the MX-1 vs the RX100. It's what convinced me to buy the Pentax:

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kuOpygcOVJE

01-01-2015, 09:15 AM	#43
FW Birds Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 48	Originally posted by RiderX The Olympus XZ2 would be a good substitute. But what would you buy, if neither is available anymore? I'm not convinced of the Sony RX100 or the Pany LX100 - both very expensive and not really better. The only upgrade would be m43 or DSLR. The MX-1 is still available, but the price has gone up since there isn't as much inventory left after being discontinued. I saw it on sale online yesterday new for $396. That is a reasonable price, just not as good as it was earlier in the year. I probably won't by a second one at that price but if I didn't have one yet I would definitely consider it. The only caveat is the unknown about whether a new version may come out. I really like the bright fast 1.8-2.5 lens of the MX-1 since I never use a flash. It's an excellent camera. Really happy with it. Here is a comparison review of the MX-1 vs the RX100. It's what convinced me to buy the Pentax: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kuOpygcOVJE Last edited by FW Birds; 01-01-2015 at 09:20 AM.

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02-05-2014, 01:43 PM	#31
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	We'll see. I for one hope there is a replacement...

11-10-2014, 02:13 PM	#32
geoffw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 193	Originally posted by ChristianRock When I saw the title of this thread and the section where it is, I was hoping for news or at least a rumour Ditto.

11-26-2014, 08:38 PM	#33
Blacknight659 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	Originally posted by severalsnakes Move the lugs and add some sort of manual control to the lens barrel, too, please. Zoom, preferably, but I'd take focus. Thanks a bunch. ;-) I agree with all of what you said. 1. Move the lugs. I am not sure why this made it out the gate. It just hangs weird. I moved to a simple wrist strap for this reason. 2. Manual Control on the lens. My friend has a Fuji x20 and I absolutely love the zooming feature of this lens. I wish this was available on the MX. Bonus... If you can squeeze a manual focus on there as well all the better.

11-27-2014, 03:08 AM	#34
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Originally posted by Blacknight659 1. Move the lugs. I am not sure why this made it out the gate. It just hangs weird. Because Pentax MX

12-08-2014, 07:48 AM	#35
Mooey Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 92	They matched the original lugs but it makes the camera aim up if its on a neck strap. Maybe the original had more weight to it.

12-08-2014, 08:00 AM	#36
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	The original was pointing in the same direction . More weight won't change anything since it will still be out of balance.

12-08-2014, 09:33 AM	#37
Mooey Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 92	The MX-1 is an odd camera to walk around with. Uncomfortable around your neck, no finger grip to securely hold, slightly too large to put in your pocket. I still love it though.

12-08-2014, 10:06 AM	#38
mrNewt Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: ON, RH Posts: 2,181	I love it just as well. Is been in my bag every single day since I bought it... about a year or so now.

12-08-2014, 01:11 PM	#39
Mooey Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 92	lol me too, it was a Christmas present (to myself) last year. Got sick of carrying my DSLR around and this was perfect.

12-31-2014, 01:14 PM	#40
JMeyer Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: usa Posts: 26	Nope. There will be no MX-2. Ricoh already has a high-end compact in the GR series. Pentax is for SLRs, and Ricoh had better get busy with that.

12-31-2014, 03:16 PM	#41
FW Birds Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 48	I absolutely love my MX-1. It takes wonderful photos and I adore the brass plates and retro design. I'm so pleased with it I was contemplating purchasing another and putting it on my shelf as a backup. I paid $250 back in April, which is a steal. Unfortunately the prices I see now are considerably higher than that. Given that I'll probably just take extra care with the one I have. Wouldn't mind seeing what an MX-2 looks like though.

01-01-2015, 08:40 AM	#42
RiderX Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 31	Originally posted by FW Birds I absolutely love my MX-1. It takes wonderful photos and I adore the brass plates and retro design. I'm so pleased with it I was contemplating purchasing another and putting it on my shelf as a backup. I paid $250 back in April, which is a steal. Unfortunately the prices I see now are considerably higher than that. Given that I'll probably just take extra care with the one I have. Wouldn't mind seeing what an MX-2 looks like though. The Olympus XZ2 would be a good substitute. But what would you buy, if neither is available anymore? I'm not convinced of the Sony RX100 or the Pany LX100 - both very expensive and not really better. The only upgrade would be m43 or DSLR.