Pentax LX 2000

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I still have two with all the add on's and viewfinders. One has a sticking mirror, the other is fine. Served me well over the years. I don't recall the originals in chrome finish? Mine are black.
Also, there was a Ltd edition with 18 carat gold plate, inc lens.
http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/pentaxlx/Pentax_LX_Gold/...
Hens Teeth and more than a Picasso...

When something goes wrong in the circus, they send clowns into the arena to distract the audience.
So I don't buy collector's versions, just cameras to use.
A shame as it is very desireable!
Best regards, John
Best regards, John
I'm still curious as to where the gold Spotmatic ended up. That's the one offered as a prize in the original Photo Technique in the mid 1970s.
I wasn't aware that they did a gold Spotmatic. Your right about collectables and not used. My loft is full of stuff and needs a good sort through.
Safe to say that here as my wife does not read this.

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When something goes wrong in the circus, they send clowns into the arena to distract the audience.

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Still more than I'll be paying just to get my hands on a 50mm lens though

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The LX sold for about $8,000.00 U.S. when they first came out.
Which, thanks to inflation, would equate to about US D20,000 today. I have to say I am surprised. I don't recall it being anything like that. My Super A cost USD250 in 1984, and I would not have expected the LX to cost thirty two times as much. Perhaps you meant USD 800?
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The LX sold for about $8,000.00 U.S. when they first came out.
Which, thanks to inflation, would equate to about US D20,000 today. I have to say I am surprised. I don't recall it being anything like that. My Super A cost USD250 in 1984, and I would not have expected the LX to cost thirty two times as much. Perhaps you meant USD 800?
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I think he was referring to the LX 2000 limited edition with which this post started.
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Kris Lockyear
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.
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As for collecting cameras, they've got to be used otherwise what's the point?
Most of mine have had films through them and I won't get anything I can't use.
Cheers, HG
K110+DA40, K200+DA35, K3 and a bag of lenses, bodies and other bits.
Mustn't forget the Zenits, or folders, or...

I've some gallerieshere CLICKY LINK! and my PPG entries.
Lunch time I shall be looking for things that'll work in stereo!
Cheers, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
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
The LX sold for about $8,000.00 U.S. when they first came out.
I thought it was around £3,500.
Kim Coxon, once of this forum, had one.
I feel the same way. Came to work this morning with my MX loaded with BW film and my LX with slide film and the stereo adapter in my pocket.
Lunch time I shall be looking for things that'll work in stereo!
Cheers, Kris.
I have an MX and 40/2.8 in the bag today. With a Zhou leather case originally designed for a Voigtlander Bessa R. Fits very well and adds a small grip to the front of the camera.
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Hertfordshire, mostly.
Kris Lockyear
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