Black MX on eekbay

twinda1 · 04-01-2008, 06:12 PM

Eric of pentaxs.com has a "bargain" but of course fully working black MX on eekbay. Just thought someone on this forum would want to know. I don't have any relationship with pentaxs.com other than he's about to get my K2 for repair.

**monochrome** · 04-02-2008, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by twinda1

Eric of pentaxs.com has a "bargain" but of course fully working black MX on eekbay. Just thought someone on this forum would want to know. I don't have any relationship with pentaxs.com other than he's about to get my K2 for repair.

From the small world department, coincidentally I happen to know this camera personally and I have used this camera technician to CLA and repair my Pentax gear for years, if anyone wants to discuss.

I have no personal or financial interest whatsoever - just want to support this forum and its members and refer a highly competent Pentax technician to anyone here who needs good work.

Tom M · 04-02-2008, 07:11 PM

call me kookie.. I'd just as soon buy a day-glo orange MX and spray paint it flat black before I paid a premium for an already black camera.

lithos · 04-02-2008, 10:03 PM

They made Day-Glo MXs? Where?

nikuyakun · 04-03-2008, 04:44 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

From the small world department, coincidentally I happen to know this camera personally and I have used this camera technician to CLA and repair my Pentax gear for years, if anyone wants to discuss.

I have no personal or financial interest whatsoever - just want to support this forum and its members and refer a highly competent Pentax technician to anyone here who needs good work.

How bad/good is it cosmetic wise?

I've been on the lookout for a black Mx for sometime. I was hoping to get one that was in good shape cosmetically as well as functionally, but the prices a mint condition black MX's go for on ebay are too rich for me.

If it's not too banged up and has recently had a CLA, this might be the one for me.

Ed in GA · 04-03-2008, 05:14 AM

Originally posted by twinda1

Eric of pentaxs.com has a "bargain" but of course fully working black MX on eekbay. Just thought someone on this forum would want to know. I don't have any relationship with pentaxs.com other than he's about to get my K2 for repair.

I purchased a Black MX in, I think, 1978. At the time, there was only a small difference in price over the Chrome MX. It was a cool looking camera as well as being a great performer.

I had the winder and bulk back with mine as I was shooting MotoX every weekend.

The ratio of Chrome to black produced was, if I recall correctly around 300:1. Which today, makes a Black MX, in good condition, a bit of a collectors item. I've noticed that the Black ones generall go for $50 - 100 more than the Chrome ones on e-bay.

I've seen some that had heavy brassing, dents and scratches bring $125 - $150 for a body only.

**monochrome** · 04-03-2008, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by nikuyakun

How bad/good is it cosmetic wise?

I've been on the lookout for a black Mx for sometime. I was hoping to get one that was in good shape cosmetically as well as functionally, but the prices a mint condition black MX's go for on ebay are too rich for me.

If it's not too banged up and has recently had a CLA, this might be the one for me.

KEH Ugly or worse - if you need to look at it to be happy using it, you won't be happy.

twinda1 · 04-04-2008, 10:16 AM

Originally posted by Tom M

call me kookie.. I'd just as soon buy a day-glo orange MX and spray paint it flat black before I paid a premium for an already black camera.

If you factor in $75 for a CLA, it's not too bad if you want a camera to actually use. Shrug. I agree it's not much to look at. But pair it up with the worse looking M 50 1.7 you can find, and it has a certain rough-and-ready appeal. Hmm, and it's black....

edl · 04-05-2008, 08:00 PM

Search craigslist often, you might find one if you're lucky. I bought my black MX with a sigma zoom, hoya polarizer and a custom leather carrying case two months ago from a local guy off CL for $40.

And a few weeks ago, I found one on NYC Craigslist with M28/2.8 and Eric's CLA for $120. Should have bought that too, but I'm already overweight on LBA / CBA.

**monochrome** · 04-05-2008, 09:05 PM

Some lucky soul has a great pocket camera now.

edl · 04-07-2008, 06:35 AM

Here's a nice black MX with 50/1.7 asking $130 -

Black Pentax MX

One more with a zoom lens for $125 -

Pentax MX w/lens, flash, bag

Barbecueboy · 04-07-2008, 04:15 PM

I paid 150 Euro's for mine last year.

It's been touched up a bit with black paint and two weeks ago the the winder lever fell off when I was a doing a few quick shots.
But... I love it. I've been shooting an average of a roll of illford every two weeks, alternating with my chrome MX which I load with color.

The dust specks and unwanted lines are of course due to my ineptitude with my scanner and photo editor.

Aperture · 04-08-2008, 06:48 PM

I also purchased my Black MX in 78, never knew the ratio was 300:1

04-01-2008, 06:12 PM	#1
twinda1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 142	Black MX on eekbay Eric of pentaxs.com has a "bargain" but of course fully working black MX on eekbay. Just thought someone on this forum would want to know. I don't have any relationship with pentaxs.com other than he's about to get my K2 for repair.

04-02-2008, 06:42 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	This camera Originally posted by twinda1 Eric of pentaxs.com has a "bargain" but of course fully working black MX on eekbay. Just thought someone on this forum would want to know. I don't have any relationship with pentaxs.com other than he's about to get my K2 for repair. From the small world department, coincidentally I happen to know this camera personally and I have used this camera technician to CLA and repair my Pentax gear for years, if anyone wants to discuss. I have no personal or financial interest whatsoever - just want to support this forum and its members and refer a highly competent Pentax technician to anyone here who needs good work.

04-05-2008, 08:00 PM	#9
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	Search craigslist often, you might find one if you're lucky. I bought my black MX with a sigma zoom, hoya polarizer and a custom leather carrying case two months ago from a local guy off CL for $40. And a few weeks ago, I found one on NYC Craigslist with M28/2.8 and Eric's CLA for $120. Should have bought that too, but I'm already overweight on LBA / CBA. Last edited by edl; 04-07-2008 at 06:40 AM.

04-05-2008, 09:05 PM	#10
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Somebody got it at the last minute Some lucky soul has a great pocket camera now.

04-07-2008, 04:15 PM	#12
Barbecueboy New Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 22	I paid 150 Euro's for mine last year. It's been touched up a bit with black paint and two weeks ago the the winder lever fell off when I was a doing a few quick shots. But... I love it. I've been shooting an average of a roll of illford every two weeks, alternating with my chrome MX which I load with color. The dust specks and unwanted lines are of course due to my ineptitude with my scanner and photo editor. Last edited by Barbecueboy; 04-07-2008 at 04:49 PM.

04-02-2008, 07:11 PM	#3
Tom M Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Lincoln Park, NJ Photos: Gallery Posts: 780	call me kookie.. I'd just as soon buy a day-glo orange MX and spray paint it flat black before I paid a premium for an already black camera.

04-02-2008, 10:03 PM	#4
lithos Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Brisbane, QLD, AUS Posts: 3,261	They made Day-Glo MXs? Where?

04-03-2008, 04:44 AM	#5
nikuyakun Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hadano-shi, Kanagawa, Japan. Posts: 45	Originally posted by monochrome From the small world department, coincidentally I happen to know this camera personally and I have used this camera technician to CLA and repair my Pentax gear for years, if anyone wants to discuss. I have no personal or financial interest whatsoever - just want to support this forum and its members and refer a highly competent Pentax technician to anyone here who needs good work. How bad/good is it cosmetic wise? I've been on the lookout for a black Mx for sometime. I was hoping to get one that was in good shape cosmetically as well as functionally, but the prices a mint condition black MX's go for on ebay are too rich for me. If it's not too banged up and has recently had a CLA, this might be the one for me.

04-03-2008, 05:14 AM	#6
Ed in GA Guest	Originally posted by twinda1 Eric of pentaxs.com has a "bargain" but of course fully working black MX on eekbay. Just thought someone on this forum would want to know. I don't have any relationship with pentaxs.com other than he's about to get my K2 for repair. I purchased a Black MX in, I think, 1978. At the time, there was only a small difference in price over the Chrome MX. It was a cool looking camera as well as being a great performer. I had the winder and bulk back with mine as I was shooting MotoX every weekend. The ratio of Chrome to black produced was, if I recall correctly around 300:1. Which today, makes a Black MX, in good condition, a bit of a collectors item. I've noticed that the Black ones generall go for $50 - 100 more than the Chrome ones on e-bay. I've seen some that had heavy brassing, dents and scratches bring $125 - $150 for a body only.

04-03-2008, 09:25 AM	#7
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by nikuyakun How bad/good is it cosmetic wise? I've been on the lookout for a black Mx for sometime. I was hoping to get one that was in good shape cosmetically as well as functionally, but the prices a mint condition black MX's go for on ebay are too rich for me. If it's not too banged up and has recently had a CLA, this might be the one for me. KEH Ugly or worse - if you need to look at it to be happy using it, you won't be happy.

04-04-2008, 10:16 AM	#8
twinda1 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 142 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tom M call me kookie.. I'd just as soon buy a day-glo orange MX and spray paint it flat black before I paid a premium for an already black camera. If you factor in $75 for a CLA, it's not too bad if you want a camera to actually use. Shrug. I agree it's not much to look at. But pair it up with the worse looking M 50 1.7 you can find, and it has a certain rough-and-ready appeal. Hmm, and it's black....

04-07-2008, 06:35 AM	#11
edl Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 457	Here's a nice black MX with 50/1.7 asking $130 - Black Pentax MX One more with a zoom lens for $125 - Pentax MX w/lens, flash, bag

04-08-2008, 06:48 PM	#13
Aperture Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 25	I also purchased my Black MX in 78, never knew the ratio was 300:1

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