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Albino_BlacMan · 06-14-2012, 11:16 AM

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Okay, found the lugs! Now I need a flash sync cover that isn't $40. Anyone know where to find one? (P.s. I'm just editing this thread because I don't think this deserves a whole new thread).

I just gave in to my LX gas and purchased one. However it doesn't have strap lugs. Does anyone know where to find some of these?

Thanks in advance,

Chris

Last edited by Albino_BlacMan; 06-20-2012 at 07:59 AM.

MysteryOnion · 06-14-2012, 11:51 AM

Actual lugs show up from time to time at either KEH ...see http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Camera-Straps/1/sku-PK340090069310?r=FE, but not currently available.

or on

"The Bay" on the items in Joe and June's Pentax Emporium store on eBay! Pentax Emporium...

otherwise OP/TECH type A strap clasp for lugs.

**JimJohnson** · 06-14-2012, 01:00 PM

A quick Google search turned up only one in-stock source ... a UK camera shop "Rocky Camera".

Hilo · 06-14-2012, 07:53 PM

I may have some for you, need to check. Also, a year ago my photoshop had some still, sitting in his "old Pentax box" . . . Will let you know. Tell me If you already got them !

philippe · 06-15-2012, 07:44 AM

Get a HASSELBLAD strap, it will surely fit the LX!

stevebrot · 06-15-2012, 08:07 PM

Originally posted by philippe

Get a HASSELBLAD strap, it will surely fit the LX!

The problem is that Pentax used a proprietary lug on the body and those are rare and hard to come by.

Steve

philippe · 06-16-2012, 08:46 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

The problem is that Pentax used a proprietary lug on the body and those are rare and hard to come by.

Steve

Yes, but the Hasselblad strap whit its proprietary lug clip system fits on the Pentax proprietary LX lugs, try it and you will see!
I suspect that Pentax somewhat copied the 1957 Hasselblad lug system, the LX lugs are a little bit thinner but the head of it is large enough to hold the Hassy strap clips.
The Hasselblad strap, which is very good, is still sold, and the LX one is not...

PS. Been there, done that.

MysteryOnion · 06-19-2012, 06:04 AM

Hey! Like I said... one comes up every so often.

Pentax LX Strap with Lugs | eBay

Albino_BlacMan · 06-20-2012, 07:57 AM

Managed to get some from KEH. Now I'm on the lookout for a flash sync cover that isn't $40!

Originally posted by MysteryOnion

Hey! Like I said... one comes up every so often.

Pentax LX Strap with Lugs | eBay

06-14-2012, 11:16 AM	#1
Albino_BlacMan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 161	Where to get LX Flash Sync Cover? Staff note: This post may contain affiliate links, which means Pentax Forums may earn a small commission if a visitor clicks through and makes a purchase. If you would like to support the forum directly, you may also make a donation here. Okay, found the lugs! Now I need a flash sync cover that isn't $40. Anyone know where to find one? (P.s. I'm just editing this thread because I don't think this deserves a whole new thread). I just gave in to my LX gas and purchased one. However it doesn't have strap lugs. Does anyone know where to find some of these? Thanks in advance, Chris Last edited by Albino_BlacMan; 06-20-2012 at 07:59 AM.

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MysteryOnion Giveaway winner! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: beantown Photos: Albums Posts: 944	Actual lugs show up from time to time at either KEH ...see http://www.keh.com/camera/Pentax-Manual-Focus-Camera-Straps/1/sku-PK340090069310?r=FE, but not currently available. or on "The Bay" on the items in Joe and June's Pentax Emporium store on eBay! Pentax Emporium... otherwise OP/TECH type A strap clasp for lugs.

06-14-2012, 01:00 PM	#3
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	A quick Google search turned up only one in-stock source ... a UK camera shop "Rocky Camera".

06-14-2012, 07:53 PM	#4
Hilo Closed Account Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 161	I may have some for you, need to check. Also, a year ago my photoshop had some still, sitting in his "old Pentax box" . . . Will let you know. Tell me If you already got them !

06-15-2012, 07:44 AM	#5
philippe Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Flanders Fields Posts: 463	Get a HASSELBLAD strap, it will surely fit the LX!

06-15-2012, 08:07 PM	#6
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by philippe Get a HASSELBLAD strap, it will surely fit the LX! The problem is that Pentax used a proprietary lug on the body and those are rare and hard to come by. Steve

06-16-2012, 08:46 AM	#7
philippe Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Flanders Fields Posts: 463	Originally posted by stevebrot The problem is that Pentax used a proprietary lug on the body and those are rare and hard to come by. Steve Yes, but the Hasselblad strap whit its proprietary lug clip system fits on the Pentax proprietary LX lugs, try it and you will see! I suspect that Pentax somewhat copied the 1957 Hasselblad lug system, the LX lugs are a little bit thinner but the head of it is large enough to hold the Hassy strap clips. The Hasselblad strap, which is very good, is still sold, and the LX one is not... PS. Been there, done that.

06-19-2012, 06:04 AM	#8
MysteryOnion Giveaway winner! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: beantown Photos: Albums Posts: 944	Hey! Like I said... one comes up every so often. Pentax LX Strap with Lugs \| eBay

06-20-2012, 07:57 AM	#9
Albino_BlacMan Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 161 Original Poster	Managed to get some from KEH. Now I'm on the lookout for a flash sync cover that isn't $40! Originally posted by MysteryOnion Hey! Like I said... one comes up every so often. Pentax LX Strap with Lugs \| eBay

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