K2, KX, KM, K1000 ?
With regard to your question, and given that you already possess a fine 35mm SLR in the LX, why not 'plump' for one of the DSLRs? You can survey the thoughts of other photographers here link
In the event that the other family members decide not to keep their 'memento', perhaps you might encourage them to offer them for sale on the forum first. Speaking personally, and no disrespect intended to the deceased's grandchildren, I would like to think that my 'kit' would end up in the hands of a fellow 'Pentaxian' and be put to good use rather than being left to gather dust, be boxed, packed away and forgotten or used as an expensive paperweight.
Jon
If any of the bodies were black that might change my mind, as a mint black body is very nice and well sought after.
Have a look at THIS LINK and choose the spec you like chumky.
no doubt Womble will be along soon, he knows these bodies and can give better advice than me.
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
It's definitely the right choice, if it's working. It can do anything the others can do, and more.
G
K.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website
They're all film bodies prsjnb, Pentax re-used the designations..
Duh That'll learn me not to forget to do my homework before posting
In my defence, I am but a relatively recent convert and at the time when the bodies mentioned were released, I had my feet planted firmly in the Yashica/Kyocera/Contax camp.
Jon
K1000s are the photographic equivalent of wearing sackcloth.
K.
Even if they are in demand by photography students!
I said he'd know more than me...
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...
PPG entries.
Just to clear things up it isn't a relative of mine that has passed away.
When I next see the bereaved I will no doubt opt for the K2 with 50mm f1.2 lens.
I will try and tactfully mention that there may be a market for people to have the other cameras and lenses,
people who would continue to use them.
I hardly knew the chap, I just popped in to see him a couple of times because his wife asked me to.
I knew he had an interest in photography but that was all.
It seems there are boxes of scientific instruments, microscopes, compasses, sextants etc from the late 1700's onwards. Plus a collection of model trains.
I much prefer the KX to the K2.
Chris
Why?
A simple assertion, without giving reasons, is not tremendously helpful.
G
K.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website
Oso
I never had any problem with the ISO ring, Kris, I'm also looking for the K2DMD, Regards
Oso
I get the impression it is a problem with cameras that have been in storage for a while. As always, however, the 'net tends to emphasise the problems more than the lack of them! I was just speculating as the reasons behind the earlier post.
K.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
My website
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12 years
Isle of Skye
and a the choice of one of 7 lenses. The balance of the kit going to the deceased's grandchildren as mementoes
of their grandfather.The choice of lens is obvious, the 50mm f1.2. But which body? They are all in truly mint - condition with only the K1000 showing obvious signs of wear. I am very tempted to opt for the K2or the KX.
Either would complement my LX. Any thoughts?
There may be a possibility of two or maybe three more lenses of which the 24mm and the 135mm seem to be the obvious choices The 28mm and two 50mm f1.7's could be offered to the grandchildren along with the other bodies.
All the cameras come with Pentax never ready cases and the lenses all have UV filters and lens hoods and are again in excellent condition. Everything was always kept in foam lined aluminium flight cases and hardly used.
Advice please.