What could this have been used for? LX..

**Baard-Einar** · 11-28-2020, 05:20 AM

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Dear Forums

I came across this ad on ebay and I cannot recall having seen this before. Special made viewfinder and look at the shutter speed dial.

Very Good!! Anthis Nexus Pentax LX 35mm SLR Film Camera | eBay

Nice weekend to all.

**ramseybuckeye** · 11-28-2020, 05:35 AM

A quick google search shows that Anthis Nexus makes underwater housings, maybe the is a partial one.

**othar** · 11-28-2020, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

maybe the is a partial one.

Seems reasonable, it would be hard using a ordinary viewfinder with diving goggles on after all.

JohnX · 11-28-2020, 07:48 AM

Originally posted by ramseybuckeye

A quick google search shows that Anthis Nexus makes underwater housings, maybe the is a partial one.

In which case it needs the housing. The larger viewfinder and speed dial mod are surely to ensure the camera can be operated when in the waterproof housing?

Not a Number · 11-29-2020, 03:52 AM

Here's a photo of the Nexus housing for the Nikon F4. The cap on the shutter speed dial has a post/tab that would connect with the control extension on the housing.

Source:
Underwater Housing - Wife and Mitresses

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-29-2020, 06:13 AM - **1 Like**

There are many things to check when buying a used Pentax LX.
As an added bonus, this one might have been flooded as well!

Chris

**Baard-Einar** · 11-29-2020, 06:34 AM

Thanks to everyone for really usefull insigth. Would be fun to know how common it was to use a Pentax LX with that setup, but guess that is impossible to find out.

11-28-2020, 05:20 AM	#1
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11-28-2020, 05:35 AM	#2
ramseybuckeye Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Hampstead, NC Photos: Gallery Posts: 17,292	A quick google search shows that Anthis Nexus makes underwater housings, maybe the is a partial one.

11-28-2020, 05:54 AM	#3
othar Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 3,098	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye maybe the is a partial one. Seems reasonable, it would be hard using a ordinary viewfinder with diving goggles on after all.

11-28-2020, 07:48 AM	#4
JohnX Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: London Posts: 1,116	Originally posted by ramseybuckeye A quick google search shows that Anthis Nexus makes underwater housings, maybe the is a partial one. In which case it needs the housing. The larger viewfinder and speed dial mod are surely to ensure the camera can be operated when in the waterproof housing?

11-29-2020, 03:52 AM	#5
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Here's a photo of the Nexus housing for the Nikon F4. The cap on the shutter speed dial has a post/tab that would connect with the control extension on the housing. Source: Underwater Housing - Wife and Mitresses

11-29-2020, 06:13 AM - 1 Like	#6
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	There are many things to check when buying a used Pentax LX. As an added bonus, this one might have been flooded as well! Chris

11-29-2020, 06:34 AM	#7
Baard-Einar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Oslo Photos: Gallery Posts: 964 Original Poster	Thanks to everyone for really usefull insigth. Would be fun to know how common it was to use a Pentax LX with that setup, but guess that is impossible to find out.