Seen this one?

Arjay Bee · 08-23-2009, 07:16 AM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/75-Years-Pentax-LX-Titan-Limited-35mm-SLR-camera-body_W0...d=p3286.c0.m14
If only I had that kind of ready cash...

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**Ash** · 08-23-2009, 07:33 AM

Is it really worth that much?
Crikey!

**Kerrowdown** · 08-23-2009, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by Ash

Is it really worth that much?
Crikey!

Only 1000 made, hmmmmmm how bad do you want it.

IMHO it aint worth that.

ScotIslander · 08-23-2009, 11:21 AM

How about this one, from the same store?

@Rare@ Pentax LX 2000 limited kit w/A 50MM/1.2, new - eBay (item 110427103507 end time Sep-21-09 21:05:53 PDT)

KungPOW · 08-23-2009, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by Ash

Is it really worth that much?
Crikey!

It's a rare collectors item. The price being asked has nothing to do with the fact that it is a camera.

The price is because of the condition, the relative availability, and the completness of the kit.

The type of person to buy this would never use it as a camera. It is just another "object d'art" like a Ming vase, or a rare coin.

Its only worth it to the person who buys it. And that ain't me.

Jonson PL · 08-23-2009, 02:48 PM

Wow.

And they also sell the LX 2000 with silver 50/1.2 lens.

Plus the new Voigtlander COLOR SKOPAR 20mm/f3.5 SL II for Pentax PK mount. For 569 $

they are a Akihabara store
eBay My World - sk_photo

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 08-23-2009, 03:29 PM

It's probably good I don't have that sort of money, since I would not be able to resist using it and would rapidly devalve its value. This will probably sit on some collectors shelf...never have a film inside...quite sad!

Jonson PL · 08-24-2009, 01:41 PM

Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden

It's probably good I don't have that sort of money, since I would not be able to resist using it and would rapidly devalve its value. This will probably sit on some collectors shelf...never have a film inside...quite sad!

I agree. A pristine condition and fairly recently made titanium LX, they are too good to be sitting in a box. (They could actually be used, without people knowing that it was a unique model).
Guess one should have bought the LX 2000 when they came out, then the prices wouldn’t be absurd.

séamuis · 08-25-2009, 05:44 AM

I would sooner buy a mint in box regular LX than buy this. that way I could at least use the damn thing. it does look good though. I really must acquire an LX.

fearview · 11-20-2009, 11:39 PM

@75 Years@ Pentax LX Titan Limited 35mm SLR camera body - eBay (item 130331502519 end time Dec-15-09 10:42:17 PST)

J.Scott · 11-21-2009, 02:17 AM

Originally posted by Jonson PL

Wow.

And they also sell the LX 2000 with silver 50/1.2 lens.

Plus the new Voigtlander COLOR SKOPAR 20mm/f3.5 SL II for Pentax PK mount. For 569 $

they are a Akihabara store
eBay My World - sk_photo

I can't speak on the value of those older, rare Pentax items but the price on the Voigtlander lens isn't too wacky.
I paid $549 from Stephen Gandy - CameraQuest.

dandaniel · 11-21-2009, 08:45 AM

Is that LX missing a screw on the lower left front? Or is that always open on an LX and the others are studs, not screws?

stevebrot · 11-21-2009, 10:04 AM

Originally posted by dandaniel

Is that LX missing a screw on the lower left front? Or is that always open on an LX and the others are studs, not screws?

It is the fitting for the hand grip.

Steve

**monochrome** · 11-21-2009, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by dandaniel

Is that LX missing a screw on the lower left front? Or is that always open on an LX and the others are studs, not screws?

The receiver in the lower left accepts either the drive screw from the fitting handgrip or the fourth stud. Both would be included in the kit box. This item is so untouched that neither has yet been mounted.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-21-2009, 05:46 PM

3800 bucks and it ain't even black?!!!

Chris

08-23-2009, 07:16 AM	#1
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Seen this one? 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. http://cgi.ebay.com/75-Years-Pentax-LX-Titan-Limited-35mm-SLR-camera-body_W0...d=p3286.c0.m14 If only I had that kind of ready cash... Last edited by Arjay Bee; 08-23-2009 at 07:18 AM. Reason: fix url

08-23-2009, 02:48 PM	#6
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Wow. And they also sell the LX 2000 with silver 50/1.2 lens. Plus the new Voigtlander COLOR SKOPAR 20mm/f3.5 SL II for Pentax PK mount. For 569 $ they are a Akihabara store eBay My World - sk_photo Attached Images Last edited by Jonson PL; 08-23-2009 at 03:01 PM.

11-20-2009, 11:39 PM	#10
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	price reduced please buy.. @75 Years@ Pentax LX Titan Limited 35mm SLR camera body - eBay (item 130331502519 end time Dec-15-09 10:42:17 PST)

11-21-2009, 08:45 AM	#12
dandaniel Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Francisco, California USA Posts: 48	Is that LX missing a screw on the lower left front? Or is that always open on an LX and the others are studs, not screws? Last edited by dandaniel; 11-21-2009 at 09:21 AM.

08-23-2009, 07:33 AM	#2
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Is it really worth that much? Crikey!

08-23-2009, 10:56 AM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by Ash Is it really worth that much? Crikey! Only 1000 made, hmmmmmm how bad do you want it. IMHO it aint worth that.

08-23-2009, 11:21 AM	#4
ScotIslander Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Isle of Skye Posts: 27	How about this one, from the same store? @Rare@ Pentax LX 2000 limited kit w/A 50MM/1.2, new - eBay (item 110427103507 end time Sep-21-09 21:05:53 PDT)

08-23-2009, 12:06 PM	#5
KungPOW Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vancouver, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,699	Originally posted by Ash Is it really worth that much? Crikey! It's a rare collectors item. The price being asked has nothing to do with the fact that it is a camera. The price is because of the condition, the relative availability, and the completness of the kit. The type of person to buy this would never use it as a camera. It is just another "object d'art" like a Ming vase, or a rare coin. Its only worth it to the person who buys it. And that ain't me.

08-23-2009, 03:29 PM	#7
Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	It's probably good I don't have that sort of money, since I would not be able to resist using it and would rapidly devalve its value. This will probably sit on some collectors shelf...never have a film inside...quite sad!

08-24-2009, 01:41 PM	#8
Jonson PL Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Copenhagen Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,842	Originally posted by Douglas_of_Sweden It's probably good I don't have that sort of money, since I would not be able to resist using it and would rapidly devalve its value. This will probably sit on some collectors shelf...never have a film inside...quite sad! I agree. A pristine condition and fairly recently made titanium LX, they are too good to be sitting in a box. (They could actually be used, without people knowing that it was a unique model). Guess one should have bought the LX 2000 when they came out, then the prices wouldn’t be absurd.

08-25-2009, 05:44 AM	#9
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	I would sooner buy a mint in box regular LX than buy this. that way I could at least use the damn thing. it does look good though. I really must acquire an LX.

11-21-2009, 02:17 AM	#11
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Originally posted by Jonson PL Wow. And they also sell the LX 2000 with silver 50/1.2 lens. Plus the new Voigtlander COLOR SKOPAR 20mm/f3.5 SL II for Pentax PK mount. For 569 $ they are a Akihabara store eBay My World - sk_photo I can't speak on the value of those older, rare Pentax items but the price on the Voigtlander lens isn't too wacky. I paid $549 from Stephen Gandy - CameraQuest.

11-21-2009, 10:04 AM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by dandaniel Is that LX missing a screw on the lower left front? Or is that always open on an LX and the others are studs, not screws? It is the fitting for the hand grip. Steve

11-21-2009, 01:22 PM	#14
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by dandaniel Is that LX missing a screw on the lower left front? Or is that always open on an LX and the others are studs, not screws? The receiver in the lower left accepts either the drive screw from the fitting handgrip or the fourth stud. Both would be included in the kit box. This item is so untouched that neither has yet been mounted.

11-21-2009, 05:46 PM	#15
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694	3800 bucks and it ain't even black?!!! Chris