lxmike
M2 fan.
Passing through Durham city today I called into the local camera store, cut a long story short, had a brief play with a x100 and instantly fell in love. They do part ex, so next week Im taking in a pair of Pentax lx bodies with 28/2.8, 40/2.8, 50/1.7, 85/2 and 100/2.8, Ill see what they offer me, although l love my pentax kit, l have fell head over heals for the x100
sjgslack
Established
I just don't get it. They feel light and tinny to me. I'd FAR rather have a Pentax LX !
Also though - I'm sure you'd get more for the Pentax stuff on EvilBay or here than part ex wouldn't you? They go for ~£250 on there
Also though - I'm sure you'd get more for the Pentax stuff on EvilBay or here than part ex wouldn't you? They go for ~£250 on there
lxmike
M2 fan.
lm going to see what they offer, probably will offer me below vaule, lm a regular seller on ebay so that would be my next port of call
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Be warned, the X100 / X100s is intoxicating.
The first time I handled one was January 2013 in a store that had one of the limited edition black X100 kits. After thinking about it for weeks, I came very close to buying it - but then the X100s was announced, so I waited.
In March 2013 I put my name on a X100s rental waiting list; it showed up in May for a week. I was in love, but I decided to hold out for a black version.
Last week I finally ordered one; it will be here tomorrow.
Be scared. Very, very scared.
The first time I handled one was January 2013 in a store that had one of the limited edition black X100 kits. After thinking about it for weeks, I came very close to buying it - but then the X100s was announced, so I waited.
In March 2013 I put my name on a X100s rental waiting list; it showed up in May for a week. I was in love, but I decided to hold out for a black version.
Last week I finally ordered one; it will be here tomorrow.
Be scared. Very, very scared.
lxmike
M2 fan.
congratualtions on aquiring a black x100 post a pic when it arrives
Rodchenko
Olympian
It's a canny camera (though, to non-UK members, I should point out that doesn't mean the same as tinny 
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lxmike
M2 fan.
It's a canny camera (though, to non-UK members, I should point out that doesn't mean the same as tinny
As a Geordie , canny is a great recommendation
James24
Well-known
Have you considered getting a used X100 from eBay or elsewhere? The going rate seems to be about £350-400 now. You might be able to keep your Pentaxes as well...
lxmike
M2 fan.
Yes have toyed with that idea truth is l have not used the pentax kit to much recently, its great kit but l do not want it to gather dust
lxmike
M2 fan.
kuvvy
Well-known
Shame on you Mick for not getting one sooner. I got mine the week it launched and bought it from up your way, DP Photographic. Still enjoy mine even though I do have the Xpro too.
Paul
Paul
Ronny
Well-known
Don´t do it! You will regret it.
santino
FSU gear head
the lx is a legend and one of the finest pieces ever built - you better think twice...
taemo
eat sleep shoot
if had to start from scratch again, I would go with an X100s w/ 28mm and 50mm adapter.
that's all i would really need in terms of focal length.
90mm would be a bonus
that's all i would really need in terms of focal length.
90mm would be a bonus
lxmike
M2 fan.
Hey Paul, good to hear from you mate hope you are well, l know l should have got one quicker, lm shooting less and less film these days, l use my lumix gf2 alot though
lxmike
M2 fan.
I know l will regret it, trying to work out how to get the money from else where, as you can tell by my user name l love pentax lx, and the 85/2 is a gem
lxmike
M2 fan.
Yes lm thinkg twice even thrice, l keep changing my mind regarding selling the pentax kit
lxmike
M2 fan.
I did not realise you could get 28mm and 50mm adapters
lxmike
M2 fan.
Hi paul is that dp photography of gosforth, a great shop
Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Yes - the 28mm-e adapter has been out for a few years, and the 50mm-e one was just announced. Both keep the same f/2 as the native lens but are a little bulky.
I agree with the "rent first" comments. I found it was perfect for me, but you may find different.