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1. From : Mico (micolx@netscape.net)
Url : http://
Date : 03:03 AM Tuesday 16 March, 2004

Rana, LX`s remote cord works with MEII winder, which BTW does not fit MX camera.


2. From : Rana (mobellum@yahoo.com)
Url : http://
Date : 10:59 PM Monday 15 March, 2004

hi. does the remote cord for the LX winder also work with the MEII winder (i.e. the winder that fits the ME Super, MX, etc). Thanks



3. From : GLOBETROTTER (globetrotterworld@hotmail.com)
Url : http://globetrotterworld.co.uk
Date : 06:57 PM Monday 15 March, 2004

I actually find the shutter release lock on the F5 superb. With the index finger gently pressing the lock button and the second finger of the same hand swinging the lever into on, off, or LED night display, it becomes a very fast and efficient motion. The matrix metering is so good, that I rarely ever need to move the switch on the pentaprism - so it is perfect for me. In fact, having used the F5 over recent months in UK, Holland, France, Italy, Spain and USA, I can honestly say that it is an absolutely wonderful camera to use. There are the odd things that I would have liked extra - such as needing a control wheel on the vertical grip (although it does have three separate autofocus buttons so that the hand doesn't need to 'wander' away from the grip) - but if I'm comparing to other cameras, they fall way short of the F5 in many areas, and the LX also has one of the worst-designed motordrive systems that I've come across.

The Pentax LX in my view still has one of the very best sensitive meter systems there is for low-light photography, and I love using the LX, but it still has many much-needed improvements. It was for this reason that the Pentax Z1-p often became one of my most-used cameras - because it provided me with options that the LX sadly lacked. I waited and waited (decades!) for Pentax to at least update the original 1980 LX, but sadly those hopes never materialised. The F5 has now provided me with most of what I want from a hard-working camera system.

I still love the LX camera...after all, the photos taken with it provide me with a large portion of my wages; but the absence of a new LXII or LXD eventually, and very sadly, forced me to choose to partly jump ships.

Mind you, I almost bought yet another LX on Ebay this week, and if anybody doesn’t want their Titanium LX body, or LX 2000 body, then please contact me!…


4. From : Ian (ian@ity.co.uk)
Url : http://
Date : 10:57 AM Monday 15 March, 2004

Regarding locks, I understand the principle of locking controls on professional SLR's. But I'm still disappointed with the F5. Ergonomics. An example would be the Automatic lock on the LX's shutter speed dial. Placing your index finger flat - releases the lock. This is good design. The LX's EI compensator, releases via a second finger that is none too clutsie, and only on zero, once defeated allows any EI comp in either + or -, locking in-between. The action, when off lock, is very positive and defines perfect "pro-feel" indexing. Indeed, the LX is riddled with intelligent design, I don't need to remind us, of all people. The F5 however, nice as it is, to me falls down on such basics. The pentaprism mounted metering switch has a superb action, very positive, yet cannot be modified without using an inappropriate hand/finger action. The shutter lock is a disaster, again it locks, but not in an intelligent way, it just locks in any position, on or off. The indexing of such locks on the F5 is superlative, bang-on, but I feel the additional lock-outs are prohibitive. We are all familiar with the classic Pentax shutter lock of the LX/MX, I never found it needed an additional locking pin. It just works and is near perfect ergonomic design (can't speak for mkII). The familiar slip of the index finger - and your in business - snap - bang! Photo in the bag. I would like to say that the lock for the F5's rewind shaft is perfect, utterly intuitive. My final example for now would be your aperture ring, you want it to lock on "A", but like hell would you want it to lock on each full stop, "slipped in action" or not. Merely my opinions, nothing more. - Ian.


5. From : John (jshore_sd@hotmail.com)
Url : http://
Date : 08:07 PM Sunday 14 March, 2004

Does anyone know where I can aquire a Grip B for an LX or does anyone have one to sell ? Many Thanks John


6. From : Mico (micolx@netscape.net)
Url : http://
Date : 01:49 PM Sunday 14 March, 2004

Robert (Clark), here is finally MX mirror adjustment update: There is one regular (not philips type) screw on the right side of the MX`s mirror box, opposite to LX`s mirror rest location. As far as I remember, it is just an eccentric shaft, (hidden inside camera body) which moves MX`s mirror rest up or down, depending in which direction you are turning the screw. That was pretty common design for that era, Nikon FM/FE and Canon “A” series cameras had the same principle for mirror adjusting. Try slowly and check the result, there is no real risk you can “screw-up” something. When job is done, apply a small amount of nail polish over the crew edge to fix the position and prevent unintentional moving caused by mirror vibrations. And, as with LX, locking the shutter open in "B" position is always a good idea if your srewdriver slips...If you have any additional questions, I`ll be glad to answer. M.


7. From : GLOBETROTTER (globetrotterworld@hotmail.com)
Url : http://globetrotterworld.co.uk
Date : 04:39 PM Thursday 11 March, 2004

Jay - That's precisely why I'm waiting a few years before I purchase a new DSLR to work alongside my film-based SLRs. Things are changing so fast, including the prices, that I'm sure most of the annoying problems with DSLRs will be ironed out.


8. From : Jay (ibcom@oneboz.com)
Url : http://
Date : 12:42 AM Thursday 11 March, 2004

Trend report. Last month Nikon stopped making the D-100, and has come up with the D-70, with a smaller body for that slot. Like the recent Fuji D Slr release it has improvements of dynamic range (but a different sensor), and other bells and whistles. So, since Pentax is using the now old D-100 sensor, it is just a matter of time until a new tweaked model based on the existing DSLR comes forth. Then they can turn around the compact flash insertion socket, increase the size of the grip, change the logorythms on their verison of RAW, permit in advance of taking a shot contrast adjustment, etc. (all the complaints on the existing unit thereby cleared up with whatever the new body will incorporate). I've noticed the *DSlr here now below $1,000 US. --Jay


9. From : GLOBETROTTER (globetrotterworld@hotmail.com)
Url : http://globetrotterworld.co.uk
Date : 07:31 PM Wednesday 10 March, 2004

Ian - I actualy prefer the locks on pro cameras such as the Pentax LX and Nikon F5. The last thing you want when going through a lot of film trying to capture the right moments, is to then find that you've accidently knocked a button, lever or dial off its intended setting.


10. From : AB (handmaid@fsmail.net)
Url : http://
Date : 03:31 PM Wednesday 10 March, 2004

Yes, I'm suspicious too. I have just finished building a top-of-the-range early 80's racing bicycle, all Campagnolo Super Record equipment bought on eBay from all around the world (well, nothing from Russia, China. Tasmania... but you get my drift) this bike is beautiful; it does the job perfectly and could scarcely be improved upon, it is elegant, light and precisely engineered, What is more everything was more or less standard a fitment.

Modern racing bikes are fat tubed ugly things with so many proprietary 'improvements' that you could never build one the way a just have with my 80's. The various indexing gears aren't compatible, various blocks and chains aren't compatible etc. etc. You get tied in to the manufacturer and if they dump you and move on you have to go with them or start again. Sound familiar? Before building the bike I looked around and noticed that manufacturers had pulled a fast one, everyone had bought one of these 'new' bikes not realising that although they have more features (which go wrong after a while) most of them are actually worse in a number of areas than my 80's machine. Worse they may be, but 'new' they are so off we go and buy them. Great for the manufacturers, they can sell us a bike all over again.

Same with cameras/lenses I fear.

Never mind, we know what we like and won't be swayed senselessly.


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