The Pentax LX, using it for close up photography, my setup and all images taken in my back garden

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[@randallstewart1224]

The Pentax LX body system came along as Pentax's professional level camera well after other manufacturers like Canon and Nikon. It really was exceptional in terms of design and function. Pentax supported it with a wealth of accessories. It was every bit as expensive as its other major competitors, which was the root of its failure. It never caught on with the pros. Many of its distinctive accessories were hard to obtain, even when new, and most are practically unobtainable now as a result. Had I not been fully invested in NIkon equipment at the time, I would have bought into it, but it offered little to justify the economic loss of selling off a whole system of equipment from another brand just to buy the LX. One advantage the LX had was that being made much later than other systems, it had the advantage of incorporating all the latest technology, but it was too expensive for non-pros, and Pentax already offered a full line of excellent consumer grade and priced cameras with much of the same technology and which took all the same lenses.

[@Keith195573]

Fantastic images and video Martin. Thank you for all your videos, photography and for the informative and encouraging videos.

[@tonyrobinson8197]

This was a beautiful film. You see the things we take for granted every day and make them into aspirational subjects. It shows that you see more clearly than most. I savoured every minute and also loved the music. A video for the soul. Thank you. From Tony in Melbourne, Australia.

[@jlg4094]

Thank you again Martin, I enjoyed very much your words about this technique, you have had a sunny day to do it, it has been a double joy for you. Thank you again.

[@AntonBrowne]

What a lovely unpretensious gentleman you are. Thank you for a gentle, inspiring and informative video, with thoughtful, helpful - and I'm sure time consuming - edits and lovely photos.

[@Kitsaplorax]

Thank you for this very clear video on not just technique, but aesthetic considerations for macro photography. It is inspiring. I've shot my strawberry garden with my 'Cord and the +2 lenses with the near-IR Rolleicord b&w film and a red filter, giving me almost white strawberries and leaves that almost glowed a shiny black. You've inspired me to get back there with my Praktica and some Astrum 200 film.

[@katebr1737]

I enjoy macro/close up photography but rarely use b&w, this has made me want to explore that more. Lovely choice of music for the video.

[@keironstoneman6938]

I have been umming and aahhhhing about the 100mm f4 for ages. Now I am sold!

[@davidlohrentz752]

Thanks, Martin, this is great information. Your videos are helpful, informative, and inspirational.

[@jameslane3846]

Lovely photos, Martin, loved the texture ones particularly! I find that colour becomes more important for BnW than for colour actually. Because even with panchromatic emulsions, they see colour differently and have different sensitivities to each part of the spectrum compared to another type. And then there are the various colour filters!

[@raywood2510]

Thank's Martin for a well explained and informative dive into macro photography. Your enthusiasm and energy is a delight to behold. And I look forward to every video you produce, great! keep 'em coming.

[@theoldunsshot1005]

Great set-up, technique and a wonderful eye for composition. I watch your videos in the hope that some of these skills will rub off on me. Marvelous!

[@martinhensonphotography]

Thanks glad they help

[@lensman5762]

Very nice photography Mr Henson. The LX is a good camera system. You are lucky to have the finders. I had to pay a small fortune for the ones for Nikon.

[@paulsnaith9677]

Really enjoyed this Martin. Thank you. Very informative and beautiful pictures. Consider me subscribed.

[@Ibex2025]

One of the best if not the best film era dslr.❤

[@martinhensonphotography]

I agree, SLR not DSLR

[@Ibex2025]

My bad, thanks for the comment.

[@actionimagesphotography]

Like your last LX video , this is exhalent! Many of the KZbin photographers could learn much from you.

[@garychatfield6709]

Another great video Martin! Really well explained. Keep them coming

[@russellsprout2223]

Excellent video Martin, and particularly impressed with your control of the d.o.f. in these beautiful images. Incidentally, I loved the KFC tripod, (finger-licking good). 🤔 Atb

[@UncontrolleDperson]

What a beatiful pictures!!!

[@paulsummers3375]

another great video, Martin. Proves that you don't have to go far to get stunning photos.

[@saalikreynolds3064]

Lovely pictures

[@naomitinga8745]

Thus is such a helpful video Martin, thank you for sharing!!

[@vitalypotapkin7504]

Thank you for this video, Martin! It's interesting and useful!!

[@bchoward0000]

Thanks for another informative and enjoyable video. I didn't know about that viewfinder for the LX - very cool. Also, I share your love for the Pentax-M 100mm macro - it's my favorite pentax lens for the versatility and ability to capture a nice closeup.

[@davidbanwell7728]

Smashing that. I’ll try some.

[@graystray5652]

Terrific video. Beautiful results!

[@mrSmith-lc7hk]

i use the some lens on my Pentax me super. Thanks for video.

[@BlancGivre]

Thank you for sharing this. You have inpired me.

[@skipwilliamsnj]

I have that action finder setup for my LX also. It’s really a great accessory, nice to see someone else using them. I also was thinking about buying a macro for the camera and the 100 was on my list. You are an evil man for stoking my GAS. Then I only need an ultra wide angle like a 21

[@justlikeswimming5988]

Lovely shots, thanks for showing your techniques! I'll be trying some b&w film for macro next time out. The LX is a great camera, oh I wish mine was not broken! I do most my macro work with medium format cameras for the greater resolution and those fantastic large negatives. It is true that depth of field is more challenging to deal with, but worth the effort IMO. Thanks, love your videos!

[@floatingpoints1507]

How did it break and is it beyond repair? Shame to hear

[@justlikeswimming5988]

@@floatingpoints1507 It appears the electronics are off (resulting in random mistiming of shutter curtains), I've been told it's not fixable (no replacement parts, and pentax used different boards on various makes of LX that aren't compatible with each other, so it's hard to find old boards that work). So sad, it's a lovely camera! I only got a few rolls of film through it before it broke...

[@flowermaze___]

@@justlikeswimming5988 Shame indeed. Shooting in the mechanical speeds still an option?

[@justlikeswimming5988]

@@flowermaze___ It might be, I'll check it out. It is a great camera!

[@devroombagchus7460]

Thanks a lot!

[@Snow-yk6nc]

Love your videos, keep it up!

[@TheAssclown213]

Beautiful work as always.