On 14/5/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed:

>In my meanderings yesterday, I came across a black Pentax MX body in 
>what seems very nice condition. I recall seeing John Francis' MX and 
>being quite taken with it, it reminds me of a faithful Nikon FM that I 
>worked with for 19 years. I have plenty of Pentax lenses, enough for 
>two bodies easily.
>
>When I asked if it was for sale, the owner said "$30". At that price, 
>who can resist? I even offered more but he said it was just stuff he 
>wanted to get rid of, hadn't used it in years. The lens was damaged 
>(front element cracked) ... said he'd taken it off and dropped it when 
>he was cleaning the body. The body seems to work nicely. I'll have to 
>buy some batteries and see if the meter is working.
>
>I dunno when I'll shoot some film in it, but for $30 ...

Jammy sod!

30 bucks for an MX. 




Cheers,
  Cotty


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