Very nice set. I especially like the first image and the two last ones.

The SMC-K 30/2.8 is really a jewel of a lens. Luckily I already have two copies

I have several ever ready cases for my film cameras. When comparing the ever ready cases for my Spotmatic F and KX they appear almost identical. Are there different ever ready cases for the Spotmatic series cameras and the K-series cameras (KM, KX, K1000)?

BTW: I am searching for the LX ever ready case, if anyone has one to sell, I would be interested.

Beautiful

Yes, I also like the sleek Spotmatic look of the FA-2. I wouldn’t mind having the FA-2 in my future LX kit.

I have only been an LX owner for a few days, and have "just" the FA-1W finder. The MIR website has some good information about the LX system, also about the viewfinder combo you mention. There is a lot to learn about the LX system.

By chance I became aware of a collection of old Pentax equipment price lists at FOVI, the main Pentax dealer here in Norway. In the price list from 1994, the FA-1W cost the equivalent of £670,-, nearly x 2.5 more than the FA-2 viewfinder. Today the FA-2 is very sought after and much more expensive than the FA-1W, at least that is my experience.




Look at the 1994 LX price, roughly the equivalent of £2000,-. In 1994 this was a lot of money.

Thanks Kris! I probably paid a bit too much for the LX, but when calculating in the value of FA-1W (that was on the camera), I feel slightly better about the purchase

I have adjusted the diopter screw one time with a small flat screwdriver, but for the future I will look for something plastic for the job.

I have been lusting for the LX for many years, but have been telling myself that the KX and MX is all I need. While this is true (all I need), the LX feels like a completely new generation SLR, probably because of the "A" feature and the possibility of using many different viewfinders and focussing screens. I am looking very much forward to loading my first film in the LX

Thank you John! I am completely in the dark when it comes to the price level of LX viewfinders. How much should one expect to pay for "mint" (like new) versions of the FA-1 and of the FA-1W?

I have recently purchased a nice late series Pentax LX. The camera came with the FA-1W viewfinder. I have read that the FA-1 viewfinder was the standard viewfinder for the LX. What is the difference between FA-1W and FA-1? Does the FA-1W command a higher price? What kind of tool is one meant to use when adjusting the diopter of the viewfinder (surely Pentax had a more advanced solution to this than an ordinary screwdriver...?)

I am thankful for any help about the FA-1W!

Congratulations😊

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