Vic reminded me that when he sold me the camera, he told me that a few clockwise rotations of the button of the multi-function lever with the fingertip will solve the problem (at least in the short term).
If it ever does become a chronic problem, I'm glad to know that it's a relatively easy fix, though.
thanks, frank
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From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: LX MLU Date: Fri, 02 Jan 2004 21:33:07 -0800
The topic didn't catch my attention so I am a little late to reply on this matter. My sold LX had the same problem and I decided to tackle it myself as Pentax Melbourne repair service was hopeless at the time. The MLU locking mechanism is built-in with the self-timer assembly. What caused the problem is the metal piece with a hole guiding the multi-purpose lever is worn. This causes the moving part of the MLU mechanism on the self-timer assembly doesn't move clockwise direction enough to lock the mirror. Now, if the wear of that hole (a piece of small metal held by 2 tiny screws, or 3??) is not severe, you can alter its position (to the left) a little for it to work again. However, shifting it too much will cause other feature (don't remember the detail) not working so don't overdo it. If the wear is severe, you have to buy the whole self-timer assembly and extract that piece of metal to replace it (unless Pentax has that piece of metal to sell, you have to look up the LX parts manual which I don't have). This is a very easy job. You only need to peel off the leatherette, remove the lever which is held by a few screws, then you have complete access to that small piece of metal. Just remember to test all functions of the lever before you apply the thread lock.
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