Mike, why on earth do you think a Pentax LX will withstand prolonged exposure to rain?
We happen to know that the LX has more than one mechanical fault that will appear over time due to design issues; we don't know anything like that about the new bodies. Why would you make assumptions that the DL2 is a less-durable body by an order of magnitude when we hear all the time about LXes failing and hear rarely about DL2s failing? As far as I know, no one has broken off a D-series battery door. However, many people have worn out the advance mechanisms on LXes. Also, many people have had their mirrors get stuck to those rubber pads that turn to goo with time and air exposure. To believe that the battery door WILL eventually break and therefore vindicate you is kind of silly. My ME Super, a consumer camera, was certainly more durable than my LX, a professional camera (and I say that having had to replace one ME Super because it wore out simply due to use). -Aaron On Jun 27, 2006, at 8:57 AM, mike wilson wrote: >> Why is that? What parts are surviving on your LX that are failing in >> your DL2? >> >> As someone who has killed more than one camera simply through use, I >> don't hold any illusions that the LX is indestructible. I was >> surprised at how quickly transport mechanisms can wear out and need to >> be repaired. > > I expect that something electronic will eventually fail in the DL2 and > the parts will be either unavailable or cost more than a new camera. > How long do sensors last, both in exposure numbers and straightforward > time? Will the DL2 withstand prolonged exposure to rain? Most likely > failure will be something to do with the card connections. After I've > broken the battery door off a few times. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
