LX Question

[JDStep]

In a message dated 5/17/01 6:48:55 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:



Kevin,

First, is the mirror sticking now? If not, I wouldn't worry about it until it
does.

Otherwise, if you just have to know, remove the lens and lockup the mirror.
Looking into the front of the camera, on the left side (your left) is a small
arm rest with a small rectangular bumper on it. On the right side is a small
round bumper.

If either of these is deformed, then there is a good chance they have not
been changed. Also, if you gently (very gently) probe them, avoiding the
actual part that contacts the mirror back, using a dull pointed object such
as a ball point pen tip (preferably a dried up one so as to not leave marks),
you should be able to sense whether or not these pads are soft and tacky.
They should not "give" readily when gently pressed, and an indent should not
remain when you lift the probe. Follow me?

A local Pentax rep performed this examination on my LX this past Tuesday. He
has my camera now, and is replacing these two pads. BTW, my camera was
already sticking.....

Be advised, however, that apparently the same material originally used for
these pads was also used inside the camera on certain parts of the film
advance or shutter cocking mechanism. If this part goes bad, the repair gets
a little more expensive....like $250.00 at the Pentax factory. The local guy
I went to is charging $46.00, which includes a detailed cleaning and checkup.
He thinks my mechanism is fine. I decided to give it a try.

Hope this helps.

John