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The f1.4 has great quality that is much admired on the forum, but is quite rare/expensive - likely over £100 in the UK. Out of focus rendition is excellent. The f1.7 version is very similar, arguably sharper wide open and has a flatter focusing field and better close focusing. Price in the UK is perhaps £50 or maybe less.
Dangermouse wrote:
Does anyone know of a modern case that suits the MX? Ideally one with a velcro belt loop attached (like the Lowepro "sliplock" kit). The M series look a bit lost in a modern camera pouch!
The Zhou cases for Bessa R series cameras work quite nicely on the MX. You need one of the early ones which had ver slightly different dimensions. Does anyone know of a modern case that suits the MX? Ideally one with a velcro belt loop attached (like the Lowepro "sliplock" kit). The M series look a bit lost in a modern camera pouch!
It looks like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170401212050
Comment by smc posted on case for ME super & M40 pancake ? at 28/12/2009 - 11:39
Reuben0 wrote:
This front piece also fits the bottom piece of the MX ERC.
I used to use the two together to house my MX & M40, which was a great combination.
The only way you could tell they weren't designed for each other is because the ME-S part had a purple lining and the MX part a black lining.
Unfortunately, I disposed of the case a while ago as it was somewhat worse for wear, otherwise I could have provided a picture
R
I have one of these somewhere. I cannot remember if it is for the MES or MX.gartmore wrote:
I'm pretty sure there was an ERC for the MX plus 40, or rather a replacement front, but I have never seen one.
There was an ERC for the ME-S + 40mm, which had a very short "snout" on the front piece.I'm pretty sure there was an ERC for the MX plus 40, or rather a replacement front, but I have never seen one.
This front piece also fits the bottom piece of the MX ERC.
I used to use the two together to house my MX & M40, which was a great combination.
The only way you could tell they weren't designed for each other is because the ME-S part had a purple lining and the MX part a black lining.
Unfortunately, I disposed of the case a while ago as it was somewhat worse for wear, otherwise I could have provided a picture
R
Comment by smc posted on case for ME super & M40 pancake ? at 28/12/2009 - 11:35
Photo Express are good - cheap mail order service: £3.50 for process and scan to disc.
Comment by smc posted on Where to get 3mm film processed in London? at 08/12/2009 - 18:03
Could you remind me which ones fit which cameras. I think one allows the us of onboard flash and one does not.
Comment by smc posted on F/S Pentax off camera adapters at 28/11/2009 - 12:59
The AF200T is good. Auto and manual modes down to 1/8 power.
Comment by smc posted on Which flash for MX? at 26/11/2009 - 17:25
I like the P30 - robust and durable, nice finder, very usable camera. I throw one into my work bag with a 40/2.8.
Comment by smc posted on Any P30 fans here ? at 26/11/2009 - 17:23
The AA battery holder is worth seeking out.
Comment by smc posted on Pentax SFX battery? at 26/11/2009 - 17:20
I have both lenses. 135mm A lens is ok to good, the 100mm is fantastic. Neither is a macro lens unless mounted on a bellows or extension tube.
Comment by smc posted on Pentax-a SMC 135mm 2.8 at 26/11/2009 - 17:19
Look for something like a Pentax P30 or P50 with a Tamron Adaptall zoom. They are often of the same vintage and the mount required to use the P30/P50 functions was the PKA. Sellers often do not properly describe what they are selling.
Comment by smc posted on WANTED : Tamron Adaptall 2 KA adapter at 26/11/2009 - 16:54
