Originally posted by drewdlephone Why are there so few classic Pentax bodies out there in black? Don't get me wrong, the silver/black is timeless, and definitely gets it's fair share of looks from passerby where I don't think the black ones would today, being as though most camera equipment is black now. But frankly, the Spotmatic in black is a hot looking camera.
I didn't actually know they *made* the LX in chrome.
I tend to prefer the black, myself, though some chrome ones are really beautiful, especially from way back in the day.
My active film stable is mostly Canon; I've got a 'New F-1,' and an A-1, classic combo, and an FTBn and a chrome AE-1P (the latter two are slated for some well-deserved and long overdue maintenance before they're really back in service. Also a couple of chrome FT's that are sort of up on blocks in the backyard, metaphorically-speaking. (they have different metering faults, so I'm hoping to combine them into a fully-working camera (and also they're one of those custom-color projects waiting to happen) )
Also a Canonet G-III awaiting field testing (for the lens, mostly, there's some damage to the coating which may or may not be a problem in my intended use) and also slated for some custom color work cause that's just too much fun.
Also a Kodak Signet 35 which finally needs some shutter lube (If you don't know about these, fun-fun old school mini-rangefinder, beautiful little lens for B&W and still cheap, unlike Canonets)
And my old Mamiya 645 which has shiny chrome-chrome and keeps being mistaken for a Hassie at quick glances.
And, of course, an ME Super I just got to go with the Pentax glass that's coming along bit by bit.