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LesDMess · 07-03-2021, 09:21 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Huss

Both the Nikon F3 (base model did not have an accessory shoe on the prism) and the LX were produced until 2001.

I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production.

Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . .

nickthetasmaniac · 07-04-2021, 12:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by LesDMess

I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production.

Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . .

To me, that photo perfectly demonstrates just how 'right' Nikon got it with the industrial design on the F2/DE1.

LesDMess · 07-04-2021, 09:11 AM - **3 Likes**

My buddy gave me his mom's Argus Match-Matic (sans meter) along with the manual . . .

Any other camera come with a lifetime warranty?

**WPRESTO** · 07-04-2021, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

My buddy gave me his mom's Argus Match-Matic (sans meter) along with the manual . . .

Any other camera come with a lifetime warranty?

Everyone called those and other Argus cameras of similar design "the brick." People sometimes build a small house out of bottles. I wonder if you had enough Argus C3's - - - - -

FYI: Wikipedia says than an estimated 2 million C3's were made. That would make a reasonable size summer cottage.

They did not come with a lifetime warranty, but I'll wager there's many a Kodak Brownie that still works pretty much as it did when new.

Last edited by WPRESTO; 07-04-2021 at 10:10 AM.

**fs999** · 07-05-2021, 12:32 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

My buddy gave me his mom's Argus Match-Matic (sans meter) along with the manual . . .

Any other camera come with a lifetime warranty?

Wow ! I've seen a documentary yesterday about Ann Arbor and Michigan

Nice camera !

Jonathan Mac · 07-05-2021, 06:59 AM - **3 Likes**

For some reason this thread won't load in Tapatalk, which is what I've been using for the last couple of weeks as I had no time to get a proper computer out. It's good to get back and see some nice classic cameras.

Yashica Mat 124G by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Jonathan Mac · 07-06-2021, 02:23 AM - **3 Likes**

F801S with AF Nikkor 50/1.8 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

Huss · 07-06-2021, 02:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by LesDMess

I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production.

Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . .

I love the way the F3 looks!
Those two others too...

bjolester · 07-06-2021, 02:20 PM - **8 Likes**

My newly acquired LX (with Ever Ready Case):

bjolester · 07-06-2021, 11:48 PM - **5 Likes**

My Spotmatic F cameras purchased on PF from "Filmfan".

Jonathan Mac · 07-07-2021, 02:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by LesDMess

I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production.

Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . .

I think the F3 is a fine looking camera. It doesn't have the aesthetics of the "golden age" of manual camera design but it's not too far off and doesn't have any of the ugliness of so many 1980s cameras.

Originally posted by bjolester

My newly acquired LX (with Ever Ready Case):

Very nice. I always have my eye open for a nice LX but they're pretty rare in good condition.

nickthetasmaniac · 07-07-2021, 03:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bjolester

My newly acquired LX (with Ever Ready Case):

In my view that’s the nicest of all the Pentax/Takumar 50/f1.4 variants. Such a nice lens...

bjolester · 07-07-2021, 11:14 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

Very nice. I always have my eye open for a nice LX but they're pretty rare in good condition.

Thank you! I have been wanting to buy an LX for many years, but have been put off by reading about "dodgy electronics", lack of parts, expensive CLA, and all the other negative stuff one can read about the LX on the net. I am so glad I went ahead and finally purchased an LX, it is really a beautiful camera. My LX was purchased from a camera collector here in Norway and was in very good condition. Even though it is an older model (ASA3200, but not the most recent shutter button lock), it does have gold resistors, so it probably has had the resistors changed at a service sometime in the past.

---------- Post added 07-07-21 at 20:18 ----------

Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac

In my view that’s the nicest of all the Pentax/Takumar 50/f1.4 variants. Such a nice lens...

The SMC Pentax 50/1.4 has only been in my possession for a month or so, and only used on the LX. I like it a lot!

andrewd · 07-07-2021, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I think the F3 is a fine looking camera. It doesn't have the aesthetics of the "golden age" of manual camera design but it's not too far off and doesn't have any of the ugliness of so many 1980s cameras.

Very nice. I always have my eye open for a nice LX but they're pretty rare in good condition.

I see nice ones quite often on ebay from Japan. You need to be super picky with the seller, only buy from someone with 100% feedback and a track record of selling similar cameras. If you are in Europe you can get it serviced by Robin at Harrow technical, who is a Pentax trained technician with many factory spare parts, including new seals and mirror bumpers.

It does end up being an expensive camera after import fees from Japan and service costs, but worth it to own one of the best 35mm SLR’s ever made.

**Mbaez** · 07-07-2021, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by LesDMess

I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production.

Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . .

Those Nikons look awesome!

07-06-2021, 02:20 PM - 8 Likes	#7884
bjolester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 211	My newly acquired LX (with Ever Ready Case): Attached Images

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07-03-2021, 09:21 PM - 2 Likes	#7876
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	Originally posted by Huss Both the Nikon F3 (base model did not have an accessory shoe on the prism) and the LX were produced until 2001. I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production. Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . .

07-04-2021, 12:57 AM - 1 Like	#7877
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by LesDMess I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production. Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . . To me, that photo perfectly demonstrates just how 'right' Nikon got it with the industrial design on the F2/DE1.

07-04-2021, 09:11 AM - 3 Likes	#7878
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	My buddy gave me his mom's Argus Match-Matic (sans meter) along with the manual . . . Any other camera come with a lifetime warranty?

07-04-2021, 10:05 AM	#7879
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,137	Originally posted by LesDMess My buddy gave me his mom's Argus Match-Matic (sans meter) along with the manual . . . Any other camera come with a lifetime warranty? Everyone called those and other Argus cameras of similar design "the brick." People sometimes build a small house out of bottles. I wonder if you had enough Argus C3's - - - - - FYI: Wikipedia says than an estimated 2 million C3's were made. That would make a reasonable size summer cottage. They did not come with a lifetime warranty, but I'll wager there's many a Kodak Brownie that still works pretty much as it did when new. Last edited by WPRESTO; 07-04-2021 at 10:10 AM.

07-05-2021, 12:32 AM	#7880
fs999 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Luxembourg Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,645	Originally posted by LesDMess My buddy gave me his mom's Argus Match-Matic (sans meter) along with the manual . . . Any other camera come with a lifetime warranty? Wow ! I've seen a documentary yesterday about Ann Arbor and Michigan Nice camera !

07-05-2021, 06:59 AM - 3 Likes	#7881
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,904	For some reason this thread won't load in Tapatalk, which is what I've been using for the last couple of weeks as I had no time to get a proper computer out. It's good to get back and see some nice classic cameras. Yashica Mat 124G by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

07-06-2021, 02:23 AM - 3 Likes	#7882
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,904	F801S with AF Nikkor 50/1.8 by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

07-06-2021, 02:02 PM - 2 Likes	#7883
Huss Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 629	Originally posted by LesDMess I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production. Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . . I love the way the F3 looks! Those two others too...

07-07-2021, 02:54 AM - 2 Likes	#7886
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,904	Originally posted by LesDMess I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production. Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . . I think the F3 is a fine looking camera. It doesn't have the aesthetics of the "golden age" of manual camera design but it's not too far off and doesn't have any of the ugliness of so many 1980s cameras. Originally posted by bjolester My newly acquired LX (with Ever Ready Case): Very nice. I always have my eye open for a nice LX but they're pretty rare in good condition.

07-07-2021, 03:18 AM - 1 Like	#7887
nickthetasmaniac Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 2,361	Originally posted by bjolester My newly acquired LX (with Ever Ready Case): In my view that’s the nicest of all the Pentax/Takumar 50/f1.4 variants. Such a nice lens...

07-07-2021, 11:14 AM - 1 Like	#7888
bjolester Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 211	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac Very nice. I always have my eye open for a nice LX but they're pretty rare in good condition. Thank you! I have been wanting to buy an LX for many years, but have been put off by reading about "dodgy electronics", lack of parts, expensive CLA, and all the other negative stuff one can read about the LX on the net. I am so glad I went ahead and finally purchased an LX, it is really a beautiful camera. My LX was purchased from a camera collector here in Norway and was in very good condition. Even though it is an older model (ASA3200, but not the most recent shutter button lock), it does have gold resistors, so it probably has had the resistors changed at a service sometime in the past. ---------- Post added 07-07-21 at 20:18 ---------- Originally posted by nickthetasmaniac In my view that’s the nicest of all the Pentax/Takumar 50/f1.4 variants. Such a nice lens... The SMC Pentax 50/1.4 has only been in my possession for a month or so, and only used on the LX. I like it a lot!

07-07-2021, 11:26 AM	#7889
andrewd Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 238	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I think the F3 is a fine looking camera. It doesn't have the aesthetics of the "golden age" of manual camera design but it's not too far off and doesn't have any of the ugliness of so many 1980s cameras. Very nice. I always have my eye open for a nice LX but they're pretty rare in good condition. I see nice ones quite often on ebay from Japan. You need to be super picky with the seller, only buy from someone with 100% feedback and a track record of selling similar cameras. If you are in Europe you can get it serviced by Robin at Harrow technical, who is a Pentax trained technician with many factory spare parts, including new seals and mirror bumpers. It does end up being an expensive camera after import fees from Japan and service costs, but worth it to own one of the best 35mm SLR’s ever made.

07-07-2021, 12:26 PM	#7890
Mbaez Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: NY Photos: Albums Posts: 3,774	Originally posted by LesDMess I believe Pentax halted production of the LX after Nikon halted their F3 production. Although the F3 technically has a "clean" viewfinder, it is just too ugly to include it in the lineup with the others and I don't care if Giorgetto Giugiaro (famous Italian car and industrial designer named Car Designer of the Century in 1999 and inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2002) designed the F3 . . . Those Nikons look awesome!