Ever ready case for MX

**TomB_tx** · 10-06-2015, 02:40 AM

Originally posted by 17dew

Here's a link to the same handmade custom one for the MX.Says it ships from the US. https://www.etsy.com/listing/190826289/for-pentax-mx-leather-cameras-case

That appears to be the same half case I bought on eBay a few years ago. It is very nice and fits the MX well.

Jamey777 · 10-06-2015, 04:18 AM

hey thanks guys, i think I know what to ask for Christmas this year....

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-06-2015, 06:42 AM

Those fancy half cases are nice but a little pricey for the average "frugal" Pentax Forums film user.
$60+ is often more than bottom feeders here are willing to spend on a working camera body.

I messaged eBay seller douglaser, who said Pentax MX case is in stock.
He can simply substitute MX case for another currently listed (OM-1 etc).

So you have multiple options...

Chris

Eyewanders · 10-06-2015, 12:03 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Those fancy half cases are nice but a little pricey for the average "frugal" Pentax Forums film user.
$60+ is often more than bottom feeders here are willing to spend on a working camera body.

I messaged eBay seller douglaser, who said Pentax MX case is in stock.
He can simply substitute MX case for another currently listed (OM-1 etc).

So you have multiple options...

Chris

Brilliant. The last remnants of pleather are peeling away from the original case.

**arnold** · 10-06-2015, 09:45 PM

Just scrape the old flaking coating off with the back of a knife. The original case is as solid as you wish. This is my first example, the second came out much more evenly.

Eyewanders · 10-07-2015, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by arnold

Just scrape the old flaking coating off with the back of a knife. The original case is as solid as you wish. This is my first example, the second came out much more evenly.

Ja... I've heard that before here when I asked about it a couple years ago. Considered it, but i'd just rather have a case that is more than just grey foam.

**ChrisPlatt** · 10-07-2015, 02:03 PM

I'm sure there's a Zing or OP/TECH neoprene cover that will fit an MX with lens.
These are fine for protection but not especially convenient while shooting;
they are one piece and must be completely removed to operate camera.

Chris

Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 10-07-2015 at 02:40 PM.

**arnold** · 10-07-2015, 02:29 PM

Originally posted by chickentender

Considered it, but i'd just rather have a case that is more than just grey foam.

Actually it is very hard and solid, more so than when new. Looks fine in reality, a suede appearance. Personal taste I know, but here is the second one I did.

Jamey777 · 10-07-2015, 05:07 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Those fancy half cases are nice but a little pricey for the average "frugal" Pentax Forums film user.
$60+ is often more than bottom feeders here are willing to spend on a working camera body.

The MX is every bit the jewel that an old leica is... just not as valuable :-) Worth a CLA and good case if you are going to keep it. I have shuffled through 4-5 film bodies to end up where I am at, and plan on settling in.

10-07-2015, 02:29 PM	#23
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by chickentender Considered it, but i'd just rather have a case that is more than just grey foam. Actually it is very hard and solid, more so than when new. Looks fine in reality, a suede appearance. Personal taste I know, but here is the second one I did. Last edited by arnold; 10-07-2015 at 03:17 PM.

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10-06-2015, 02:40 AM	#16
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Originally posted by 17dew Here's a link to the same handmade custom one for the MX.Says it ships from the US. https://www.etsy.com/listing/190826289/for-pentax-mx-leather-cameras-case That appears to be the same half case I bought on eBay a few years ago. It is very nice and fits the MX well.

10-06-2015, 04:18 AM	#17
Jamey777 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 426	hey thanks guys, i think I know what to ask for Christmas this year....

10-06-2015, 06:42 AM	#18
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Those fancy half cases are nice but a little pricey for the average "frugal" Pentax Forums film user. $60+ is often more than bottom feeders here are willing to spend on a working camera body. I messaged eBay seller douglaser, who said Pentax MX case is in stock. He can simply substitute MX case for another currently listed (OM-1 etc). So you have multiple options... Chris

10-06-2015, 12:03 PM	#19
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Those fancy half cases are nice but a little pricey for the average "frugal" Pentax Forums film user. $60+ is often more than bottom feeders here are willing to spend on a working camera body. I messaged eBay seller douglaser, who said Pentax MX case is in stock. He can simply substitute MX case for another currently listed (OM-1 etc). So you have multiple options... Chris Brilliant. The last remnants of pleather are peeling away from the original case.

10-06-2015, 09:45 PM	#20
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Just scrape the old flaking coating off with the back of a knife. The original case is as solid as you wish. This is my first example, the second came out much more evenly.

10-07-2015, 12:25 PM	#21
Eyewanders Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Land of the Salish Sea Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,343	Originally posted by arnold Just scrape the old flaking coating off with the back of a knife. The original case is as solid as you wish. This is my first example, the second came out much more evenly. Ja... I've heard that before here when I asked about it a couple years ago. Considered it, but i'd just rather have a case that is more than just grey foam.

10-07-2015, 02:03 PM	#22
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	I'm sure there's a Zing or OP/TECH neoprene cover that will fit an MX with lens. These are fine for protection but not especially convenient while shooting; they are one piece and must be completely removed to operate camera. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 10-07-2015 at 02:40 PM.

10-07-2015, 05:07 PM	#24
Jamey777 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 426	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Those fancy half cases are nice but a little pricey for the average "frugal" Pentax Forums film user. $60+ is often more than bottom feeders here are willing to spend on a working camera body. The MX is every bit the jewel that an old leica is... just not as valuable :-) Worth a CLA and good case if you are going to keep it. I have shuffled through 4-5 film bodies to end up where I am at, and plan on settling in.

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