re: FX2 Body

[Tibor Schmid <Schmid@kwic.com>]

I have a FX-2 which I bought at a pawn shop for $60.  The body came with a Yashica DSB 50mm/1.9.
I don't know how or if it is different from the FX-1 or the FX-3, but I'll tell you what features the FX-2 has.
Shutter speed 1 - 1000 (plus manual)
Depth of field preview
ASA scale from 12 - 1600
Hotshoe
Fully manual
Self portrait buttons
Light meter on/off switch (located with film rewinder)
Weight and feel like a Pentax K1000
Doesn't need battery to work

I am quite happy with this camera and the lens is really sharp (when I focus the freaking thing properly).
I am having difficulties with the batery for the lightmeter, mainly that it is to high in voltage when new or when not in use for 1 week or so.  I usually have to turn the meter on an hour ahead of intented use to drain the battery.  I have tried several different brands, but allways the same.

Well hope this helps anybody.

Oliver Schmid