Vintage SLR timeline
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DNG
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Interesting to see that Pentax really didn't have a Nikon challenge until 1980... way too late with the LX.. Nikon was on their 3rd generation of the F series.
Also, how, that in many years of multiple releases from all... it was either a year to introduce or update a Pro model, or a consumer year with new models, as far as new models.
Also, how, that in many years of multiple releases from all... it was either a year to introduce or update a Pro model, or a consumer year with new models, as far as new models.
Paulbe
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Frank--very interesting...thanks for the link.
Paul
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Chriscrawfordphoto
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Cool timeline! If you're interested in classic SLRs as users, rather than as collectibles, you should get a copy of Ivor Matanle's "Collecting and Using Classic SLRs." Its a great book that discusses which old SLRs are the best from the perspective of a user today. Which are most reliable, repair costs, quality of different lenses, etc. Interestingly, his favorites are inexpensive Minolta and Pentax systems. He says Nikon, Canon, and Leica are also very well made and reliable, but they're expensive. Pentax and Minolta are good and cheap!
ChrisPlatt
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I had two I used commercially with a nice selection of lenses. Most of the glass was very good with the exception of the 18mm which was the worst lens I've ever used. I actually had three different copies including the sales reps. One went back to Pentax twice but was still optically garbage. All other lenses were very good.
The bodies were a nice size and weight but built a little light duty for heavy professional use like I was giving them.
DNG
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I guess... But that was in 1976....
I don't consider the MX a pro camera... more like a Semi-Pro... or Prosummer of it's day..
Canon and Nikon had already set the standard for a "Pro" body with the Canon F1, and Nikon FTn. The LX was the only model that met that standard.
Don't get me wrong, I owned an MX... and in the past, I had a Canon F1 in 1972... the MX was not to the same built quality as the Canon F1. But, it was well built camera with a deep lens system.
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