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LesDMess · 08-31-2011, 03:54 PM

Originally posted by Moe49

Oh contrare! The black bodied K2 is in perfect working condition.
Last April I had Eric H. CLA and install new light seals in the black K2.
And Eric installed the micro-prism dot focus screen from the brown K2 in it.

I have to send my K2 to Eric too as he was the one who restored my original AP to full operational status.

builttospill · 09-01-2011, 12:16 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

And with the LX, they only made it in black. I certainly would have liked to have a chrome version too!

Actually they did make a retail Chrome version of the LX for the year 2000 anniversary edition!

LesDMess · 09-01-2011, 04:27 AM

I might as well opt for the Gold Plated version although the Titanium is probably fantastic too

http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/pentaxlx/variations/index.htm

fearview · 09-01-2011, 05:58 AM

@OP

at some point this year i own 6 MX. so you still need 4 more to match me..

LOL

.

love the silver one btw, for go out shoot. the black one we need to keep em on shelf, as display purpose only- cause theyre so beautiful.

LesDMess · 09-01-2011, 05:21 PM

I might be behind in MX's . . .

fearview · 09-02-2011, 09:17 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

I might be behind in MX's . . .

oh noooo..

its the original Asahi Pentax right..?

*drolling*

LesDMess · 09-03-2011, 05:17 AM

It is the original. Now if I can only score the black body version

Ratmagiclady · 09-03-2011, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Who else here is old enough to remember when they used to charge ten bucks more for the "professional" black finish?

Black paint is delicate and mars easily from normal use.
I prefer chrome cameras - they stay newer looking longer.

Chris

Heehee. I certainly do. There was a certain stigma to chrome cameras on some jobs: they do wear like iron, but they're a) a touch heavier, (if they're old, with real metal in the finish) and b) seem to draw the attention more.
People's reactions have kind of changed since then, though.

Personally I prefer black, and I really don't mind seeing some brass. Shows you, or at least the camera, have been around the block a few times.

builttospill · 09-06-2011, 08:26 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

I might be behind in MX's . . .

Which model is the one on the right in the middle, with the all-silver wind lever?

LesDMess · 09-06-2011, 08:40 AM

In front of the KX would be the K2.

builttospill · 09-06-2011, 08:42 AM

Okay, thanks. The silver circle threw me off because my K2 is the black DMD. Your collection is very nice.

LesDMess · 09-06-2011, 08:53 AM

Thanks. It is obviously lacking in 60's models that I am trying to address

Blue · 09-06-2011, 11:47 AM

I watched a black AP in very good shape with a 58/2.4 go for around $540 about 3 weeks ago. I put in a bid but lost.

magkelly · 09-06-2011, 12:03 PM

Why do I even look when this thread comes up? All it does is make me want a black SPII, sigh. You all are a bunch of terrible enablers you know that? I have the nicest FRI. I really don't need a black SPII, but every time I see this thread I get thinking how nice one would look on the shelf with Queenie. It's just some black paint, darn it!!!!!

Blue · 09-06-2011, 12:55 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

Why do I even look when this thread comes up? All it does is make me want a black SPII, sigh. You all are a bunch of terrible enablers you know that? I have the nicest FRI. I really don't need a black SPII, but every time I see this thread I get thinking how nice one would look on the shelf with Queenie. It's just some black paint, darn it!!!!!

black enameled brass or black lacquered brass sounds better.

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08-31-2011, 03:54 PM	#16
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235 Original Poster	Originally posted by Moe49 Oh contrare! The black bodied K2 is in perfect working condition. Last April I had Eric H. CLA and install new light seals in the black K2. And Eric installed the micro-prism dot focus screen from the brown K2 in it. I have to send my K2 to Eric too as he was the one who restored my original AP to full operational status.

09-01-2011, 12:16 AM	#17
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by LesDMess And with the LX, they only made it in black. I certainly would have liked to have a chrome version too! Actually they did make a retail Chrome version of the LX for the year 2000 anniversary edition!

09-01-2011, 04:27 AM	#18
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235 Original Poster	I might as well opt for the Gold Plated version although the Titanium is probably fantastic too http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/pentaxlx/variations/index.htm

09-01-2011, 05:58 AM	#19
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	@OP at some point this year i own 6 MX. so you still need 4 more to match me.. LOL . love the silver one btw, for go out shoot. the black one we need to keep em on shelf, as display purpose only- cause theyre so beautiful.

09-01-2011, 05:21 PM	#20
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235 Original Poster	I might be behind in MX's . . .

09-02-2011, 09:17 AM	#21
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	Originally posted by LesDMess I might be behind in MX's . . . oh noooo.. its the original Asahi Pentax right..? drolling

09-03-2011, 05:17 AM	#22
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235 Original Poster	It is the original. Now if I can only score the black body version

09-03-2011, 11:32 AM	#23
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Who else here is old enough to remember when they used to charge ten bucks more for the "professional" black finish? Black paint is delicate and mars easily from normal use. I prefer chrome cameras - they stay newer looking longer. Chris Heehee. I certainly do. There was a certain stigma to chrome cameras on some jobs: they do wear like iron, but they're a) a touch heavier, (if they're old, with real metal in the finish) and b) seem to draw the attention more. People's reactions have kind of changed since then, though. Personally I prefer black, and I really don't mind seeing some brass. Shows you, or at least the camera, have been around the block a few times.

09-06-2011, 08:26 AM	#24
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Originally posted by LesDMess I might be behind in MX's . . . Which model is the one on the right in the middle, with the all-silver wind lever?

09-06-2011, 08:40 AM	#25
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235 Original Poster	In front of the KX would be the K2.

09-06-2011, 08:42 AM	#26
builttospill Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Utah, Idaho Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,398	Okay, thanks. The silver circle threw me off because my K2 is the black DMD. Your collection is very nice.

09-06-2011, 08:53 AM	#27
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235 Original Poster	Thanks. It is obviously lacking in 60's models that I am trying to address

09-06-2011, 11:47 AM	#28
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I watched a black AP in very good shape with a 58/2.4 go for around $540 about 3 weeks ago. I put in a bid but lost.

09-06-2011, 12:03 PM	#29
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	Why do I even look when this thread comes up? All it does is make me want a black SPII, sigh. You all are a bunch of terrible enablers you know that? I have the nicest FRI. I really don't need a black SPII, but every time I see this thread I get thinking how nice one would look on the shelf with Queenie. It's just some black paint, darn it!!!!!

09-06-2011, 12:55 PM	#30
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by magkelly Why do I even look when this thread comes up? All it does is make me want a black SPII, sigh. You all are a bunch of terrible enablers you know that? I have the nicest FRI. I really don't need a black SPII, but every time I see this thread I get thinking how nice one would look on the shelf with Queenie. It's just some black paint, darn it!!!!! black enameled brass or black lacquered brass sounds better.

Black or chrome?

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