LX versus K2 DMD: Viewfinder brightness

builttospill · 08-28-2011, 12:09 PM

Well if you're not picking up the DMD right now and sticking with X cameras, you'll love the MX (my most used and loved camera). The MX is quite a bit smaller than the LX and KX and a joy to use. I'd recommend you pick one of those up while you wait for a DMD to come up for sale as they're not real common like MX's are.

builttospill · 08-29-2011, 08:23 AM

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Blue · 09-02-2011, 11:45 AM

Originally posted by builttospill

I have both. Which viewfinder do you use on the LX? Mine isn't the standard FA finder, but the action finder instead. The K2 DMD is a very nice camera and the viewfinder is similar to the other K- series film cameras with a match needle metering system.

The K2 DMD is heavy, but I still use it quite a bit more than my LX. I owned a K2 but got rid of it because it wasn't the same as the DMD. The K2 is probably my least favorite of the K- series bodies and the K2 DMD is probably my favorite. That probably sounds funny so make fun of me, throw rocks at me, but for some reason I never got along well with my K2.

I find the meter different to use than other K series bodies in part because of the stepless shutter capability of the K2 and K@ DMD. If I had to pick a manual focus K-mount body it would be the K2 although the LX would be close behind due to the off film metering.

**monochrome** · 09-06-2011, 12:33 PM

Originally posted by builttospill

I have both. Which viewfinder do you use on the LX? Mine isn't the standard FA finder, but the action finder instead. The K2 DMD is a very nice camera and the viewfinder is similar to the other K- series film cameras with a match needle metering system.

The K2 DMD is heavy, but I still use it quite a bit more than my LX. I owned a K2 but got rid of it because it wasn't the same as the DMD. The K2 is probably my least favorite of the K- series bodies and the K2 DMD is probably my favorite. That probably sounds funny so make fun of me, throw rocks at me, but for some reason I never got along well with my K2.

Originally posted by gofour3

I agree with you about the K2 and K2DMD, so you’re not alone!

For me the K2DMD is by far the best K Series film body, but I like the KX better than the K2.

Phil.

Heh. Another bitter clinger here - KX, K2DMD, MESuper (sold my K2). The only better feeling camera than a K2DMD (I've owned) is an SV. I retired the "K" I got here to a display box. I just can't use the semi-auto aperture on a regular basis.

Blue · 09-06-2011, 12:49 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Heh. Another bitter clinger here - KX, K2DMD, MESuper (sold my K2). The only better feeling camera than a K2DMD (I've owned) is an SV. I retired the "K" I got here to a display box. I just can't use the semi-auto aperture on a regular basis.

The K will fire the auto aperture super taks, s-m-c and smc taks just fine. Make extra sure the mirror clears 50/1.4 taks. However, the Zebra A.T 55/1.8 is the coolest looking 50-58mm lens Pentax ever made and among the smallest, maybe is the smallest. The AP and S on the other hand doesn't have the mechanism to push the aperture pin.

**monochrome** · 09-06-2011, 01:27 PM

Originally posted by Blue

The K will fire the auto aperture super taks, s-m-c and smc taks just fine. Make extra sure the mirror clears 50/1.4 taks. However, the Zebra A.T 55/1.8 is the coolest looking 50-58mm lens Pentax ever made and among the smallest, maybe is the smallest. The AP and S on the other hand doesn't have the mechanism to push the aperture pin.

Thanks Blue. My K has the Zebra AT55/1.8 and it is a blast to use in crowds - if I want to answer a lot of questions.

I have a few elderly Taks besides the SMC 50/1.4 I use on the K10D (sharpest 50 I've ever used and I've had almost all of them at one time or another). Entirely different experience shooting without a meter.

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08-28-2011, 12:09 PM	#31
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Well if you're not picking up the DMD right now and sticking with X cameras, you'll love the MX (my most used and loved camera). The MX is quite a bit smaller than the LX and KX and a joy to use. I'd recommend you pick one of those up while you wait for a DMD to come up for sale as they're not real common like MX's are.

08-29-2011, 08:23 AM	#32
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Here's a new post demonstrating my suggestion: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/1629402-post1184.html

09-02-2011, 11:45 AM	#33
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by builttospill I have both. Which viewfinder do you use on the LX? Mine isn't the standard FA finder, but the action finder instead. The K2 DMD is a very nice camera and the viewfinder is similar to the other K- series film cameras with a match needle metering system. The K2 DMD is heavy, but I still use it quite a bit more than my LX. I owned a K2 but got rid of it because it wasn't the same as the DMD. The K2 is probably my least favorite of the K- series bodies and the K2 DMD is probably my favorite. That probably sounds funny so make fun of me, throw rocks at me, but for some reason I never got along well with my K2. I find the meter different to use than other K series bodies in part because of the stepless shutter capability of the K2 and K@ DMD. If I had to pick a manual focus K-mount body it would be the K2 although the LX would be close behind due to the off film metering.

09-06-2011, 12:33 PM	#34
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by builttospill I have both. Which viewfinder do you use on the LX? Mine isn't the standard FA finder, but the action finder instead. The K2 DMD is a very nice camera and the viewfinder is similar to the other K- series film cameras with a match needle metering system. The K2 DMD is heavy, but I still use it quite a bit more than my LX. I owned a K2 but got rid of it because it wasn't the same as the DMD. The K2 is probably my least favorite of the K- series bodies and the K2 DMD is probably my favorite. That probably sounds funny so make fun of me, throw rocks at me, but for some reason I never got along well with my K2. Originally posted by gofour3 I agree with you about the K2 and K2DMD, so you’re not alone! For me the K2DMD is by far the best K Series film body, but I like the KX better than the K2. Phil. Heh. Another bitter clinger here - KX, K2DMD, MESuper (sold my K2). The only better feeling camera than a K2DMD (I've owned) is an SV. I retired the "K" I got here to a display box. I just can't use the semi-auto aperture on a regular basis.

09-06-2011, 12:49 PM	#35
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by monochrome Heh. Another bitter clinger here - KX, K2DMD, MESuper (sold my K2). The only better feeling camera than a K2DMD (I've owned) is an SV. I retired the "K" I got here to a display box. I just can't use the semi-auto aperture on a regular basis. The K will fire the auto aperture super taks, s-m-c and smc taks just fine. Make extra sure the mirror clears 50/1.4 taks. However, the Zebra A.T 55/1.8 is the coolest looking 50-58mm lens Pentax ever made and among the smallest, maybe is the smallest. The AP and S on the other hand doesn't have the mechanism to push the aperture pin.

09-06-2011, 01:27 PM	#36
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Blue The K will fire the auto aperture super taks, s-m-c and smc taks just fine. Make extra sure the mirror clears 50/1.4 taks. However, the Zebra A.T 55/1.8 is the coolest looking 50-58mm lens Pentax ever made and among the smallest, maybe is the smallest. The AP and S on the other hand doesn't have the mechanism to push the aperture pin. Thanks Blue. My K has the Zebra AT55/1.8 and it is a blast to use in crowds - if I want to answer a lot of questions. I have a few elderly Taks besides the SMC 50/1.4 I use on the K10D (sharpest 50 I've ever used and I've had almost all of them at one time or another). Entirely different experience shooting without a meter.