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**Baard-Einar** · 01-09-2018, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

If you never had a need to use - and you live in far colder climate then I do, then I would likely never use it either . . . but I still want one!

Do you want mine? send me a PM.

LesDMess · 01-09-2018, 02:25 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Do you want mine? send me a PM.

Gladly! PM sent.

LesDMess · 02-11-2018, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

Barrd-Einar, I recieved the package containing the LX Battery cord last week - a big thank you for your generosity!

What a well thought out accessory! It comes with a 4 foot cord and you simply remove the batteries from your LX and put it in the two cel holder at the end of the cord.

It never even dawned on me that a tripod extension may be needed - depending on the tripod used.
I have a small Manfrotto without a quick release and it is small enough that it doesn't interfere with the cord.

But on another with a quick release, the extender is definitely needed.

Overall another fine accessory for the Pentax LX!

**Baard-Einar** · 02-18-2018, 02:28 PM

Glad to help. It did take its time across the Atlantic.

Cool to see it attached as well. I never tried it myself. Guess I had some of my allowance left that just needed to be spent in a teenage frenzy.

**monochrome** · 02-18-2018, 02:49 PM

There is a special black plastic Tripod Spacer for the LX. It looks like a knurled knob with a tripod screw on one end and a seat on the other. It so happens I have one. Now I know what it is used for.

LesDMess · 02-19-2018, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by Baard-Einar

Glad to help. It did take its time across the Atlantic.

Cool to see it attached as well. I never tried it myself. Guess I had some of my allowance left that just needed to be spent in a teenage frenzy.

It came just in time for our trip to the mountains to get into some snow as I figured it could come in handy in the cold. Unfortunately it didn't get much below 50° but it still worked perfectly!
Since I have never seen it listed in any publication, I wonder how much it cost back then?

**Baard-Einar** · 02-20-2018, 01:59 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

It came just in time for our trip to the mountains to get into some snow as I figured it could come in handy in the cold. Unfortunately it didn't get much below 50° but it still worked perfectly!
Since I have never seen it listed in any publication, I wonder how much it cost back then?

I bought mine early 1980's as a teenager living in Tokyo, what I paid back then, is a puzzle. But I did find it in the 1985 price list for Norway. It cost 225 norwegian Kr back then. That would be 536 NOK in 2018 currency> About 69USD.

Then I found it in an old brouchure that I have had since way back. It is listed under "other accessories".

The tripod spacer is not listed or shown, but it was included when I bought the cable.

/Baard-Einar

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02-11-2018, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#18
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235 Original Poster	Barrd-Einar, I recieved the package containing the LX Battery cord last week - a big thank you for your generosity! What a well thought out accessory! It comes with a 4 foot cord and you simply remove the batteries from your LX and put it in the two cel holder at the end of the cord. It never even dawned on me that a tripod extension may be needed - depending on the tripod used. I have a small Manfrotto without a quick release and it is small enough that it doesn't interfere with the cord. But on another with a quick release, the extender is definitely needed. Overall another fine accessory for the Pentax LX! Last edited by LesDMess; 02-11-2018 at 03:35 PM.

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01-09-2018, 04:44 AM	#16
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by LesDMess If you never had a need to use - and you live in far colder climate then I do, then I would likely never use it either . . . but I still want one! Do you want mine? send me a PM.

01-09-2018, 02:25 PM - 1 Like	#17
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235 Original Poster	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Do you want mine? send me a PM. Gladly! PM sent.

02-18-2018, 02:28 PM	#19
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Glad to help. It did take its time across the Atlantic. Cool to see it attached as well. I never tried it myself. Guess I had some of my allowance left that just needed to be spent in a teenage frenzy.

02-18-2018, 02:49 PM	#20
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	There is a special black plastic Tripod Spacer for the LX. It looks like a knurled knob with a tripod screw on one end and a seat on the other. It so happens I have one. Now I know what it is used for.

02-19-2018, 12:01 PM	#21
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235 Original Poster	Originally posted by Baard-Einar Glad to help. It did take its time across the Atlantic. Cool to see it attached as well. I never tried it myself. Guess I had some of my allowance left that just needed to be spent in a teenage frenzy. It came just in time for our trip to the mountains to get into some snow as I figured it could come in handy in the cold. Unfortunately it didn't get much below 50° but it still worked perfectly! Since I have never seen it listed in any publication, I wonder how much it cost back then?

02-20-2018, 01:59 PM	#22
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964	Originally posted by LesDMess It came just in time for our trip to the mountains to get into some snow as I figured it could come in handy in the cold. Unfortunately it didn't get much below 50° but it still worked perfectly! Since I have never seen it listed in any publication, I wonder how much it cost back then? I bought mine early 1980's as a teenager living in Tokyo, what I paid back then, is a puzzle. But I did find it in the 1985 price list for Norway. It cost 225 norwegian Kr back then. That would be 536 NOK in 2018 currency> About 69USD. Then I found it in an old brouchure that I have had since way back. It is listed under "other accessories". The tripod spacer is not listed or shown, but it was included when I bought the cable. /Baard-Einar Attached Images

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