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LesDMess · 04-13-2012, 05:21 AM

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stevebrot · 04-13-2012, 07:56 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

That is a nice case Steve.

Thanks. I wish Zhou would broaden his lineup a bit to include vintage SLRs as well as higher end rangefinder cams.

Steve

altopiet · 04-13-2012, 08:06 AM

+1 for the MX, to make it even better, put in the MZ-50 focus screen.

Blue · 04-13-2012, 09:12 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

Mine just got back from Eric today...what a nice handling camera. The only thing that would make it better is if I could get something like the Zhou case I have for my Canon P with nicely placed finger nubs. (See it here)

Steve

I wouldn't mind having that case for my E-P1. Although it works fine, I need to send my black SV out to Eric for a cla for posterity's sake.

stevebrot · 04-13-2012, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Blue

I wouldn't mind having that case for my E-P1

You could always put in a request. His line reflects his own camera interests as well as suggestions from users.

eBay: Zhou Camera Case

Steve

**ChrisPlatt** · 04-14-2012, 02:06 PM

Originally posted by Tom in Delaware

I have several Ricoh cameras but I would not say the K-mount models are constructed to the same standard as a Pentax LX or MX.

Eric has told me much the same thing, and my experience using both brands bears this out.
That said Ricoh made good cameras with some very nice features.

My first adjustable lens camera was a Ricoh 500G rangefinder.
Before I came to Pentax I used various Ricoh XR series SLRs.

Chris

johnha · 04-17-2012, 04:06 PM

I have two MX's, as well as the slightly smaller size you also get full finder info (aperture & shutter speed) and it will take a winder. However, the MX feels a bit delicate to me (maybe it's the small size perhaps), but it doesn't feel as 'tank-like' as a Japanese made K1000 (maybe that's a good thing).

DaveHolmes · 04-18-2012, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by altopiet

+1 for the MX, to make it even better, put in the MZ-50 focus screen.

Is this a) really worth doing? and b) an easy job?

I should have an MX by lunchtime... and an MZ-50 can be picked up for 5 quid!!

04-14-2012, 02:06 PM	#21
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697	Originally posted by Tom in Delaware I have several Ricoh cameras but I would not say the K-mount models are constructed to the same standard as a Pentax LX or MX. Eric has told me much the same thing, and my experience using both brands bears this out. That said Ricoh made good cameras with some very nice features. My first adjustable lens camera was a Ricoh 500G rangefinder. Before I came to Pentax I used various Ricoh XR series SLRs. Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 04-15-2012 at 11:20 AM.

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04-13-2012, 05:21 AM	#16
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	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. Now it's just a question of whether you're picking up a black or chrome body . . .

04-13-2012, 07:56 AM	#17
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by LesDMess That is a nice case Steve. Thanks. I wish Zhou would broaden his lineup a bit to include vintage SLRs as well as higher end rangefinder cams. Steve

04-13-2012, 08:06 AM	#18
altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	+1 for the MX, to make it even better, put in the MZ-50 focus screen.

04-13-2012, 09:12 AM	#19
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by stevebrot Mine just got back from Eric today...what a nice handling camera. The only thing that would make it better is if I could get something like the Zhou case I have for my Canon P with nicely placed finger nubs. (See it here) Steve I wouldn't mind having that case for my E-P1. Although it works fine, I need to send my black SV out to Eric for a cla for posterity's sake.

04-13-2012, 07:33 PM	#20
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Blue I wouldn't mind having that case for my E-P1 You could always put in a request. His line reflects his own camera interests as well as suggestions from users. eBay: Zhou Camera Case Steve

04-17-2012, 04:06 PM	#22
johnha Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Lancashire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 1,155	I have two MX's, as well as the slightly smaller size you also get full finder info (aperture & shutter speed) and it will take a winder. However, the MX feels a bit delicate to me (maybe it's the small size perhaps), but it doesn't feel as 'tank-like' as a Japanese made K1000 (maybe that's a good thing).

04-18-2012, 05:13 PM	#23
DaveHolmes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,501	Originally posted by altopiet +1 for the MX, to make it even better, put in the MZ-50 focus screen. Is this a) really worth doing? and b) an easy job? I should have an MX by lunchtime... and an MZ-50 can be picked up for 5 quid!!

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